1st Christian Church to Hold Community Barbecue
The First Christian Church in Hermiston is inviting the community to attend a free barbecue dinner on Sunday, Aug. 3.
The barbecue will take place...
Area Guardsman Helps Fight Oregon Wildfires
Members of the Oregon National Guard are assisting efforts to contain the wildfires burning in much of Central Oregon.
Among those on the scene near...
Walden Issues Statement on Vic Atiyeh's Passing
Former Oregon Gov. Vic Atiyeh died Sunday night at the age of 91.
Atiyeh served as the state’s 32nd governor from 1979 to 1987. He...
Health Foundation to Unveil Honor Tree Program
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is inviting the public to attend the opening ceremonies of its Honor Tree Program.
The ceremonies will be held at...
Hermiston Man Sentenced for Sex Crimes
A Hermiston man was sentenced to more than 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to sex crimes against a child.
Umatilla County Circuit Court...
Pet Rescue Holding Dog Adoption Event Saturday
If you’ve been looking to adopt a dog as a pet, but have been putting it off, you might want to visit Hermiston’s animal...
Boardman Library Offers 'Gross' Reading Program
Grossology: Bubbleguts & Scat is the theme for the Boardman Public Library’s free reading program for children.
The program takes place at 2 p.m. on...
Blood Draw Set for Good Shepherd on July 21
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, July 21 in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6...
Where Have All the Volunteers Gone?
Lack of Volunteers Puts Local Events in Jeopardy
The Festival of Lights. Umatilla Landing Days. The Stanfield 4th of July Celebration.
Three very different events in...
Weekly Fiddler's Jam Takes Place Tonight
Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living will host a fiddler’s jam from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. tonight.
Musicians are encouraged to take part in the jam and...
Parks Department Offers Rock Climbing Clinic
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is partnering with Whitman College to offer a rock climbing clinic for ages 13-18 on Thursday, July 24.
Instructors...
Vaughn Jensen Band to Play Free Concert in Irrigon
The Vaughn Jensen Band will perform a free concert on Monday, July 21 at Irrigon Marina Park.
The show is part of Boardman and Irrigon’s...
Tamástslikt's Culture Village to Look at Tule Reeds
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute’s outdoor living culture village will take a look at the tule reed and the many ways it was used on Saturday,...
Saturday Market, Talent Show Set for McKenzie Park
Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 19 and will feature a talent contest.
The...
Hermiston Cinema to Show Turbo for Free
Hermiston 8 Cinema will offer a free showing of the movie of Turbo to children on Tuesday, July 22 and Wednesday, July 23.
The PG-rated...
Bowl-A-Thon to Raise Funds for DVS
The second annual Bowl-A-Thon for Domestic Violence Services will be held July 19.
Teams are now being registered for the event, set for Desert Lanes,...
Spaces Available for Dog Training Workshop
Bird hunting season is just around the corner. Are you and your dog ready?
Some spaces are still open in Oregon Department of Fish &...
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Transient Room Taxes, But Were Afraid To...
Every time someone checks into a motel room in Hermiston, they fork over a little extra in the form of a transient room tax....
Parks Department Offering Sculpture Camp
A two-week sculpture camp is being offered by the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department.
The camp, open to everyone age 6 and up, runs from...
Greenfield Grange to Serve Breakfast on Saturday
The Greenfield Grange in Boardman will serve breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 19.
The cost is $5 or $2.50 for those...
