Irrigon Knights Lose Shootout, 59-45

The Weston-McEwen/Griswold Tiger Scots football defeated the host Irrigon Knights, 59-45, in Friday's league bout. In their next game, the Tiger Scots face the Culver...

Elgin Runs Over Echo, 88-14

The Elgin Huskies came into Echo Friday night and left the Cougars licking their wounds following an 88-14 non-conference win. The loss drops the Cougars...

Opinion: Governor, what are you thinking?

Honorable John Kitzhaber Governor of Oregon 900 Court St. NE Salem, OR 97301 October 12, 2014 Re: An Open Letter to Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber from Sen....

Hermiston Saturday Market Set for McKenzie Park

Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Oct. 18. The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...

Study Examines Oregonians' Use of Internet

87% of Oregonians Access Web, But Hispanic Usage is Down According to a recent study commissioned by the Oregon Broadband Advisory Council (OBAC), Internet usage...

Warming Station Offers Volunteer Training

The Hermiston Warming Station is providing volunteer training sessions in October. All training sessions in October will be held at 224 E. Main St. A...

Bulldogs Host The Dalles at Kennison Field Tonight

It’s Homecoming tonight as the Hermiston Bulldogs open their Columbia River Conference schedule at home tonight against The Dalles. The 5-1 Bulldogs are the fourth-ranked...
Jeff Wheeler Runs for Mayor

Wheeler Joins Umatilla Mayor's Race

10-Year Umatilla Resident Begins Write-In Campaign Jeff Wheeler sees Umatilla as a “diamond in the rough” and wants to see the city and its citizens...

Agape House to Give Away Coats on Saturday

The Agape House is seeking donations for a coat giveaway program it is holding on Saturday, Oct. 18. Donations can be made at the Agape...

Walden Calls for Travel Ban to Combat Ebola

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) wants the Obama Administration to issue a travel ban to combat the Ebola outbreak. “We must do everything possible...
HED Fun Run

Education Fun Run Set for Saturday at Sandstone

The Hermiston Education Foundation will hold its ninth annual Fun Run Walk on Saturday, Oct. 18. The event gets started at Sandstone Middle School at...

Veterans Can Get Free Flu Shots Today

Veterans can receive flu shots at no charge today at the Port of Morrow. Any veteran with valid identification can receive a flu shot from...

Rep. Smith to Speak at Chamber Luncheon

Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith will be the guest speaker at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Oct. 28...

Test Drive Fundraiser Set for HHS on Saturday

Hermiston High School will be the site of the latest Drive 4-UR School fundraiser on Saturday, Oct. 18. From 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Ford...
Hay Truck Fire

Semi Loaded with Hay Catches Fire Near Stanfield

A truck and two trailers loaded with hay were significantly damaged Wednesday afternoon in a fire along the westbound lanes of Interstate 84 east...

Hermiston Terrace to Host Fiddlers on Thursday

Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living will host a fiddlers jam on Thursday, Oct. 16 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Musicians are encouraged to take part in...

Enter to Win Archery Deer Hunt Near Medford

Six adult archery deer hunters will get the chance to hunt on the 9,500-acre C2 Ranch near Medford during the late archery deer season...

Few Turn Out for Umatilla Gang Meeting

Has Umatilla’s gang problem decreased so greatly in the past five years residents no longer see it as a concern? Or was Tuesday night’s...

Walden to Take Part in Ag Forum in Pendleton

  U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will be in Eastern Oregon on Monday, Oct. 20 for meetings on forestry and agriculture. In La Grande, Walden...

Good Shepherd to Host Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 20 in Hermiston. The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6...