Umatilla Planning Commission

Umatilla Seeks New Regulations for Adult Businesses

Adult businesses were back in the spotlight in Umatilla on Tuesday, but this time, the Umatilla Planning Commission is setting the foundation for new...

Hermiston Eagles Serving Breakfast on Sunday

The Hermiston Eagles will serve breakfast on Sunday, Nov. 2. Breakfast will be served from 8 to 11 a.m. at the lodge, 160 N.W. Second...

HHS Gears Up for College Application Week

Joining the movement in Oregon recognizing November as College Application Month, Hermiston School District, along with the city of Hermiston, proclaimed the first week...

Gas Prices Plunging

Oregon Prices Fell Fastest in Nation in Past Week Retail gas prices are down in 40 states and Washington D.C. this week, with Oregon drivers...

Tamástslikt Exhibit to Focus on WW1 Posters

Tamástslikt Cultural Institute will open a locally curated exhibit, Art of War: The Historical Impact of Posters 1939-1945. Opening day is Friday, Nov. 7...

Armand Larive Students Post Science Video

Ever wonder what your kids are doing in school? Well, the Hermiston School District has posted a video that sheds some light on the...

Stanfield Community Center Serving Breakfast

The Stanfield Community Center will serve breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 1. The cost is $5 for a full breakfast and...

Can, Bottle Drive to Benefit Middle School Students

Want to help Hermiston middle school students take an educational trip to our nation’s capital? If so, there’s an opportunity on Saturday, Nov. 1. From...

County Names New Chief Financial Officer

Robert Pahl, finance director for Umatilla County since 2004, has been named chief financial officer, according to George Murdock, vice-chair of the Board of...

HHS Volleyball Squad Advances to Playoffs

With a spot in the playoffs on the line, the Hermiston Bulldogs volleyball squad defeated Hillsboro at home Tuesday night in five sets. With the...
Wolf

Meet Oregon's Defender of Wolves

A story in Willamette Week has a different perspective on wolves and Oregonians. In a piece called The Howling posted today by Jordan Green, he...

Spooky Fun Set for Halloween Night

Halloween is just a few days away, and there’s some local events to put some fright as well as fun into the holiday. The annual...

Vote for Your Favorite High School Football Helmet

Hermiston’s Kennison Field was named best prep stadium in the state of Oregon a couple of weeks ago. Now Hermiston has a chance to...
UEC Revolving Loan Fund

UEC Loan Fund Offers Key Tool for Businesses

Greg Smith is a man who wears many hats: family man, business man, state representative and – more recently – the contract loan...

OSU Creating Don Horneck Scholarship Fund

Efforts are under way to create a Don Horneck Memorial Scholarship Fund. Horneck, an Oregon State University extension agronomist, died unexpectedly on Sept. 28. “He was...

BMCC Teams Up with OSU, UI for Canola Study

The Blue Mountain Community College Agriculture Department has teamed up with Oregon State University Extension and the University of Idaho to further study Canola...
HAC Membership Cut

Council Cuts Hispanic Committee Membership by 2

The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to reduce the Hispanic Advisory Committee (HAC) from nine to seven members. Earlier this year, the council approved...

Luncheon to Honor State Rep. Jensen on Nov. 13

A community appreciation lunch will be held to honor Oregon State Rep. Bob Jenson and his wife, Evelyn on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the...

Motorcyclists Find Lost 14-Year-Old Hunter

Motorcyclists found a lost 14-year-old hunter near Jubilee Lake and the Walla Walla River on Saturday after he’d been separated from his father. At about...

Linebacker Club to Hear Preview of Pendleton Game

The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 30 for a luncheon at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley,...