City Accepts $1 Million Bid for Pipeline Project
When the city of Hermiston sought bids for an outfall pipeline project, seven companies responded – with the highest bid being nearly twice as...
New Family-Owned Restaurant Opens in Hermiston
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday to celebrate the opening of Rio Express Mexican Grill, a new family-owned-and -operated restaurant.
Restaurant...
Truck Fire Closes Down Interstate 84
The westbound lanes of Interstate 84 about seven miles east of Pendleton were closed Sunday afternoon while firefighters worked to extinguish a commercial truck...
Hermiston Police Seize Drugs, Guns
Hermiston police seized more than 15 ounces of what is believed to be crystal meth along with a pair of guns during a traffic...
Council to Consider Final OK of District Subdivision
The Hermiston City Council will consider approving the final plat of a Hermiston School District-owned subdivision at tonight’s meeting.
The school district proposes to create...
Hermiston Holds Off Springfield, 28-21
Bulldogs Improve to 3-0 on the Season
The Hermiston Bulldogs combined a strong ground game along with a pair of touchdown passes from Chase Knutz...
Undersheriff No Proponent of Measure 91
Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield spoke at a meeting of the Greater Hermiston Area Republican Women’s Club this week about the medical and social...
Irrigon Edges Umatilla, 30-27
The Irrigon Knights held off the Umatilla Vikings, 30-27, in a non-league football matchup on Friday.
The Knight (2-0) will face a tough test on...
Echo Cougars Dominate South Wasco County
After opening their season with a pair of losses, the Echo Cougars took out their frustration on South Wasco County Friday, piling up the...
Knappa Shuts Out Riverside, 38-0
The Riverside Pirates were shut out Friday night in a non-league road game against the Knappa Loggers.
The Loggers came away with a 38-0 victory...
Volunteers Sought to Plant Trees Near McNary Dam
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is encouraging the public to celebrate National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 10 a.m....
Bulldogs Host Springfield Tonight at Kennison Field
It will be a battle of 2-0 teams heading into tonight’s gridiron battle between the Hermiston Bulldogs and the Springfield Millers at Kennison Field...
Hermiston Saturday Market Set for McKenzie Park
Hermiston’s Saturday Market will be open for business from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Sept. 20.
The market, held at McKenzie Park, will feature...
Spotlight Shines on Businesses Without Storefronts
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce held an Alive After 5 event at the Hermiston Conference Center Wednesday to acknowledge several local businesses which have...
5 Injured in 4-Vehicle Crash Near Pendleton
Five people were injured – one seriously – Thursday morning in a four-vehicle accident on Highway 11 north of Pendleton.
According to the Oregon State...
Greenfield Grange to Serve Breakfast on Saturday
The Greenfield Grange in Boardman will serve breakfast from 7 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20.
The cost is $5 or $2.50 for those...
Rollin' on the River Festival Set for Saturday in Boardman
The Rollin’ on the River Festival will take place at Boardman Marina Park on Saturday, Sept. 20.
The event runs from 3 to 9 p.m....
Girl Scouts to Hold Open House on Friday
Young girls interested in joining Girl Scouts are encouraged to attend an open house from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Friday at West Park...
Umatilla Puts Moratorium on Adult Businesses
The Umatilla City Council unanimously passed a 120-day moratorium on adult businesses Tuesday night.
The moratorium will prevent any new adult businesses – defined in...
Umatilla Residents to Vote on Fire Levy
In less than two months, Umatilla voters will take a look at their ballots and see a proposed tax levy from the Umatilla Rural...
