Hermiston's Population Tops 17,000
Hermiston gained 245 residents since the last population estimate, according to Portland State University.
The new estimates, released this week, show Hermiston with an estimated...
HHS Band, Choir to Perform Tonight
The Hermiston High School Band and Choir will perform a holiday concert tonight at the high school.
The performance begins at 7 p.m. in the...
Gasoline Prices Holding Steady
The average price for a gallon of gas in Oregon remains unchanged from a week ago.
According to the AAA auto club, the average price...
Mega Millions Jackpot at $636 Million
Mega Millions fever is sweeping the country.
With an estimated jackpot of $636 million for Mega Millions, literally millions of people are hoping to strike...
3 Mental Health Facilities Planned for E. Oregon
Several new mental health facilities are being developed in Eastern Oregon.
That’s good news for mental health advocates, as it comes just as the state...
Bulldogs Girls Ranked No. 4 in State
The Hermiston girls basketball team held on to its No. 4 ranking among 5A teams in the state.
In fact, all top five teams held...
Megaload Slowly Approaching Oregon-Idaho Border
The so-called ‘megaload’ is making its way – mega-slowly – across Eastern Oregon and has arrived at John Day.
The Ontario Argus Observer reports that...
Keep Your Dogs Safe During Trapping Season
With trapping seasons underway in Oregon, dog owners need to be aware that there could be traps in areas where they are hiking with...
Altrusa Seeks Outstanding Young Citizen Nominations
Do you know a young person (under the age of 25) that has willingly taken on responsibilities of helping others? Altrusa International of...
Law Enforcement to Crack Down on Drunk Driving
Eat, drink and be merry this holiday season, but if you find yourself a little too merry, don’t get behind the wheel of an...
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Fellowship Dinner
Volunteers are needed to serve the hundreds of people expected to take part in the annual Christmas Community Fellowship Dinner.
And if the Thanksgiving dinner...
Christmas Tree Permits Available
Christmas tree permits are now available for the Umatilla National Forest and the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest.
Permits can be purchased for $5 and are limited...
Warmer Weather Should Stick Around
The warmer weather that was promised was delivered over the weekend and is expected to continue into the week.
Today’s high temperature should reach 50...
U.S. Entity Releases Treaty Recommendation
The U.S. Entity on Friday sent a final regional recommendation concerning the future of the Columbia River Treaty to the U.S. Department of State....
BMCC to Hold Listening Forum on Dec. 17
Blue Mountain Community College is holding a listening forum to hear from the public on why its recent general obligation bond failed.
The forum will...
A New Way to Junk Your Junker
We’ve all seen them forever parked next to the street curb. Maybe you have one and don’t know how to get rid of it....
Phone Scammers Impersonating OSP Officers
The Oregon State Police (OSP) is warning the public to be aware of phone scams by individuals claiming to be the state police.
The OSP...
Echo Library to Host Open House Dec. 19
The Echo Public Library will host an open house from 4 to 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 19.
Refreshments will be available while you browse...
ODOT Suggests Alternatives to Studded Tires
With more winter weather rolling across parts of the state, many motorists are reviewing their options when it comes to different types of chains...
Little Room at the Inn
City's Hotel Occupancy Rates Exceed State, National Averages
It’s not as easy to find a hotel room in Hermiston as it used to be. The...
