HHC 3-3-14

Hermiston Bans Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Monday night's Hermiston City Council meeting drew a packed house with the overflow spilling into the city hall lobby. And they weren't there to...

Multiple Crashes on I-84 Leave 2 Dead

The Oregon State Police (OSP) is still on scene investigating the cause of Sunday night's multi-vehicle traffic crash along the westbound lanes of Interstate...

I-84 Closed Near Pendleton Until 11 A.M.

Eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 are closed near Pendleton while crews help move westbound trucks off the the Cabbage Hill area. The Oregon Department of...

Ordinance Would Ban Medical Marijauna Facilities

The Hermiston City Council will vote on an ordinance tonight that would prohibit the establishment of a medical marijuana facility inside the city limits. A...

Bulldog Wrestlers Win 5A State Title

Hermiston won its seventh Oregon 5A wrestling title in eight years Saturday night in Portland Memorial Coliseum. Three Bulldogs are state champions - Liam Tarvin...

OSP Seeks Tips on Wolf Killed Near Milton-Freewater

The Oregon State Police is seeking information and asking to speak to anyone with information on male wolf pup that was found dead near...

Teen Cited for 7th Time for MIP

A Hermiston teenager faces multiple charges including minor in possession and unlawful use of a weapon. Police were dispatched to an area near E. Beech...

Warming Station to Be Open Throughout Weekend

The Hermiston Warming Station will be open tonight and will remain open through the weekend as the temperatures are expected to dip below the...
Generation College Award

HHS to Offer GED Tests Starting in March

Hermiston High School has been certified to become an official GED testing site for the region and will open for testing on March 12. The...
Lamprey Passage

McNary Prototype Eases Lampreys Journey Up River

Pacific lampreys migrating up the Columbia River will find their route past McNary Lock and Dam a bit easier to travel, thanks to a...

Walking Expert to Speak on Healthy Lifestyles

Most people know that walking is good for your health. Few people, however, know that better than the only man who has walked through...

Hospital Offers Presentation on Diabetic Retinopathy

Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer a free presentation on diabetic retinopathy from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 10 in Conference Center...

Local Architect to Mentor Homebuilder Students

The Hermiston School District announced that Hermiston architect Gail Sargent will serve as mentor for the district’s newly-developed homebuilders program. According to Hermiston School District...

City Hires Rivera as New Superintendent of HES

Hermiston Energy Services will have a new superintendent next month. Hermiston City Manager Ed Brookshier announced today that Nate Rivera will take over the role...
Fishing Instructor

Free Kids Fishing Derby Set for McNary Ponds

A free fishing derby for kids will be held on Saturday, April 12 at the McNary Ponds. The event, sponsored by Tome Denchel Ford, is...

HHS Video of the Week: Time Travel

The inquiring mind of Hermiston High School senior and Northeast Oregon Now correspondent Tory Gertsch wanted to know where and when her fellow students...

Little League Registering Players Tonight

Hermiston Little League will register players at the Hermiston Conference Center this evening from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The cost is $65 for players...
HAREC Bill

Walden Seeks Local Control for Hermiston's HAREC

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) today testified in support of his bill to place the 240 acres of land currently home to Oregon State...

Low-wage Job Openings Common in E. Oregon

Private employers in Eastern Oregon were looking to fill about 1,250 job vacancies at any given time during 2013, according to new annual figures...
Highway 204 Crash

Highway 204 Accident Victim Dies

A Weston man involved in an accident last week on Highway 204 has died. Montana Rex Batterton, 19, died Tuesday from injuries suffered the accident...