2015 Hermiston Fireworks Preview

Hermiston Celebrates July Fourth with a Bang!

Butte Park was the place to be on Friday as Hermiston celebrated Independence Day with a day-long city-sponsored party. People began gravitating to the park...

2014 Hermiston Fourth of July Photo Gallery

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Strip Club, Business Closures Anger Residents

While businesses come and go in Umatilla, city policies are raising eyebrows, concerns and ire from local residents. John Nichols presented the council with letters...

Head Start Receives $110,000 Grant

Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start received $110,000 in grant money to expand one of its programs into Union County. The Oregon Parent Education Collaborative grant will...

United Way Charity Golf Tourney Set for July 25

The sixth annual United Way Charity Golf Tournament will be held July 25 at the Wildhorse Championship Golf Course in Pendleton. The entry fee is...

Umatilla All-School Reunion Set for July 18-20

The 2014 All-School Reunion for Umatilla will be held July 18-20 and is expected to bring more than 300 UHS alumni, family and friends...
Student-Built Home Design

Design Complete for 1st Student-Built Home

After nearly four months of collaborative work, Gail Sargent of Sargent Architects placed the final touches on the design for the first student-built home...

Scientist to Give Meteorite Talk at Hermiston Library

Renowned scientist Richard Pugh will give a free presentation about meteorites at the Hermiston Public Library on Thursday, July 10. The event, presented by the...

Tamástslikt Visitors Get Chance to Create Regalia

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute’s outdoor living culture village will take an in-depth look at horses and horse regalia on Saturday, July 5. Young visitors to Naami...

SAGE Center Offers Free Dairy Camps

Dairy education is coming to the SAGE Center later this month in two free half-day camps with Oregon Dairy Princess Ambassador Danielle Bull. The event...

Stanfield Tuesday Market to Kick Off Season July 8

The Stanfield Tuesday Market will kick off its season on July 8 at Coe Park. Market Manager Jamie Wiseman said the weekly market, which runs...

High Nitrates Found in Groundwater

The Department of Environmental Quality has tasked the Lower Umatilla Groundwater Management Area Committee with updating its action plan due to high nitrate levels...
Defining Details

Main Street Welcomes Defining Details

Portrait, Stationery Shop Moves into Former Sherrell Chevrolet Building What began as a simple hobby in high school has now turned into a full-time career...

Morrow SWCD Seeks Wildlife Habitat Technician

The Morrow Soil and Water Conservation District has an opening for a wildlife habitat technician. The district is accepting applications for the position until July...
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Buying a Path to History

Umatilla Taking Steps to Develop Old Town Site It’s no secret the city of Umatilla is working with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian...

Parks Department Offers Art Camp for Kids

The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering an exploratory art camp for children ages 5-13. The camp runs from July 7-17 at the Hermiston...

Deadline Looms for Children's Dance Classes

The deadline is looming for a pair of dance camps offered by Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department. The parks department is offering a camp for...

McNary Dam to Offer Tours in July, August

McNary Lock and Dam will offer tours of the Washington Fish Viewing Room and the navigation lock on Saturdays and Sundays during July and...

Sheriff's Office Gets New Patrol Boat

The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office recently added a shiny new vehicle to its marine division. The sheriff’s office, with the help of a grant, purchased...