Hermiston Woman to Receive Congressional Honor

A Hermiston woman will be honored by the U.S. Congress this month for her long service in the Civil Air Patrol. According to a story...

District to Celebrate Bulldogs' Title on Wednesday

The Hermiston School District will hold a community celebration this week to recognize the Hermiston High School football team and its 5A football state...
Fatal Stanfield Fire

Man Dies in Stanfield Fire

One person is dead after a fire destroyed a camp trailer at an RV park in Stanfield early this morning. According to the Stanfield Police...

Mental Health Training Set for Dec. 10

Mental health first aid training will be available to the public at Good Shepherd Medical Center on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 8 a.m. to...

Echo Christmas Bazaar Set for Dec. 6

There will be a Christmas Bazaar in Echo on Saturday, Dec. 6. The bazaar will be from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Echo...

Medicare Enrollment Help Available Today

A Medicare open enrollment event will take place today at Carlson Drug in Umatilla. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Good Shepherd Medical Center SHIBA...
2014 Festival of Trees Preview

Festival of Trees Set for this Weekend

The annual Hermiston Festival of Trees will be held Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 6-7, at the Hermiston Conference Center. Saturday’s event is for those 21...

DAWG POUND IS NOW TITLE TOWN!

Bulldogs Upend Silverton, 34-12, for Team's First-Ever Football Title They’ll be making room in the Hermiston High School gym for another state title banner after...
Bulldogs Statebound

Bulldogs Look to Bring Home State Title

It’s come down one final game for the state 5A championship. At 1 p.m. this afternoon, the 11-1 Hermiston Bulldogs will play the 12-0...
Facilities Boost Economy

Kennison Field Paying Off for Community

State-of-the-Art Facilty Attracting Thousands to Town for Playoffs When Hermiston School District officials announced plans to build Kennison Field at Hermiston High School, they envisioned...

Council OKs Liquor License for Yogurt Shop

The Hermiston City Council approved a liquor license application for Yo Country Frozen Yogurt. The approved application will allow Yo Country Frozen Yogurt to sell...
Bulldogs Sendoff 2

Fans Plan Bigger Send Off for Championship Game

Plans are under way to give the Hermiston High School football team an even bigger sendoff as they travel on Friday to Hillsboro for...
Thanksgiving Fellowship Dinner Preview

Enjoy Thanksgiving Without All the Fuss

Free Dinners Served at Several Locations For those who want to enjoy a Thanksgiving feast but don’t want to deal with all the cooking, table...

Boardman Christmas Tree Lighting Set for Dec. 1

The city of Boardman will hold its annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony on Monday, Dec. 1. The event will begin at 6 p.m. at the...

2014 United Way Campaign Under Way

The 2014 United Way fundraising campaign is under way. The United Way has been supporting nonprofit organizations in Umatilla County since 1953 and those in...

Horneck Scholarship Fund Passes $34,000

Contributions to the Don Horneck Memorial Scholarship Fund have passed the $34,000 mark. Phil Hamm, director of the Hermiston Agricultural Research & Extension Center (HAREC),...
Santa Claus

Santa Arriving in Hermiston on Friday

Yo Country Frozen Yogurt at the Cottage Plaza will host Hermiston’s annual arrival of Santa beginning Friday, Nov. 28 and continuing through Dec. 23. Pictures...
HCC Charter Review

Council Wraps Up Revisions to City Charter

Proposed Changes to Go Before Voters in May 2015 The Hermiston City Council finished up work on proposed changes to the city charter during a...

Sheriff's Office Seeks Burglary Suspect

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in identifying and locating a man suspected in four burglaries in the Milton-Freewater area. The burglaries...

Hospital Offers Help with Medicare

A Medicare open enrollment event will take place on Friday, Nov. 28 at Good Shepherd Medical Center. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Good Shepherd...