Echo Woman Arrested After I-84 Car Chase
A 31-year old woman was arrested Wednesday by Oregon State Police (OSP) after allegedly stealing a relative's car and then attempting to elude troopers...
City to Add New Feature to Aquatic Center
Visitors to the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center will be treated to a new attraction, but will have to wait until next summer to enjoy...
Storyteller to Give Free Presentation on Wolves
Renowned storyteller Susan Strauss will share wolf stories during a free presentation at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 28 in the theater at Tamástslikt...
Hermiston Theater to Show Free Film to Kids
Hermiston 8 Cinema will offer a free showing of the movie of Hotel Transylvania to children on Tuesday and Wednesday, July 1-2.
The PG-rated movie...
Old Town Umatilla Tours Set For During Landing Days
Tours of Old Town Umatilla will be available throughout much of the day on Saturday, June 28 during the annual Umatilla Landing Days.
There will...
All Health Breaks Out on July 14 at Good Shepherd
Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 14 – that’s the day when all health breaks out at Good Shepherd Medical Center.
On that day, the...
Umatilla Landing Days to Be an All-Day Party
Umatilla is ready to throw an all-day party on June 28 in celebration of the annual Umatilla Landing Days and is inviting everyone to...
Free Blood Pressure Checks Offered at Senior Center
Free blood pressure checks will be offered from 11 a.m. to noon on Tuesday, July 1 at the Hermiston Senior Center.
A Good Shepherd Medical...
250 Walkers Have Joined Trail Trakkers Program
Hermiston’s summer walking program is proving to be a hit.
Hermiston Parks and Recreation Director Larry Fetter said 250 people so far have signed up...
Band Booster Event Yields 11 Donated Instruments
The Hermiston School District will have 11 additional instruments for its music students, thanks to a recent instrument donation program.
The program, hosted by the...
Hospital Offers Classes on Chronic Conditions
Good Shepherd Medical Center will offer a six-week class on living with chronic conditions beginning Wednesday, June 25.
The classes will offer practical ways to...
Hospital Offers Weekly Sessions for Moms & Babies
Good Shepherd Medical Center offers weekly sessions for mothers and infants up to 8 months every Wednesday from 10:30 a.m. to noon.
The free sessions...
Hermiston Masons to Expand Bikes for Books Program
The Hermiston Masonic Lodge plans to expand its Bikes for Books program to all five elementary schools in town.
The Masons will purchase and donate...
Hermiston Identifies Top Legislative Priorities
The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) is developing its legislative agenda for the 2015 session and Hermiston has identified four issues it hopes will...
Free Leadership Class Offered to Local Residents
The Ford Family Foundation is offering a free leadership program for West Umatilla County residents.
The Ford Institute Leadership Program focuses on developing community leadership...
Wildhorse Comedy Jam Takes Place Thursday
Stand-up comedians Dax Jordan and Adam Bathe will perform at the Wildhorse Comedy Jam in Pendleton on Thursday, June 26.
The two will perform at...
Anderson Resigns from Hermiston City Council
On the night when the Hermiston City Council gained a new city manager, it lost one of its fellow members when George Anderson unexpectedly...
Hermiston Council Selects New City Manager
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to offer the city manager job to Byron Smith.
The selection of the current Fort Madison, Iowa...
Nearly $50,000 Already Raised for Relay for Life
The 2014 Hermiston Relay for Life doesn’t get started until Friday, but the fundraising is well under way.
As of last Friday, local Relay for...
Authorities Recovery Minor in Sex Trafficking Sting
The FBI, local law enforcement partners and victim service agencies from throughout the region joined forces to launch multi-day undercover operations targeting child sex...
