Echo Show Attracts Classic Car Lovers
“Is this your car?”
“No – I wish.”
I got that answer to my question numerous times throughout the day Saturday as classic car lovers virtually...
Transient Found Hiding in School Building
Police arrested a Hermiston transient early this morning on burglary and theft charges after police found him hiding inside a cabinet in Rocky Heights...
Thanks to All Who Made Ball a Success
Dear Editor,
A record 505 guests attended our ninth annual Me and My Prince Ball on May 4. Even though the lines were long, everyone...
SAGE Center Readies for Opening Weekend
The Port of Morrow’s Sustainable Agriculture and Energy Center at Boardman – the SAGE Center -- will hold its grand opening on Saturday, June...
2 Woman Face Counterfeiting Charges
Hermiston police have arrested two women in connection with passing counterfeit payroll checks in the Hermiston area.
Briannna Marie Rocha, 19, 1150 S. Highway 395...
Armand Larive to Host Knowledge Fair
Armand Larive Middle School will host its 11th annual Knowledge Fair on Thursday, May 30, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the ALMS gym.
The...
OSP to Step Up Enforcement Over Weekend
In keeping with the "Click It or Ticket" mobilization running May 20 - June 2, Oregon State Police, county sheriffs and local police agencies...
Ready for the Tourism Season
Umatilla Home to 1 of 9 Welcome Centers in State
Perched over the Columbia River, the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce and Visitor’s Center is...
Smith First to Sign Petition for Renewable Energy
Calling on Oregonians to officially recognize hydroelectric energy as renewable, State Rep. Greg Smith (R – Heppner) kicked off the petition drive for the...
A History of Hermiston Energy Services
In February 1996, Hermiston city officials had met with Pacific Power’s district manager to discuss what they perceived as a deteriorating level of service...
Committee Talks Immigration, Voting Rights
Voting and immigration dominated the discussion at Tuesday night’s meeting of the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee.
Committee members talked about the need to form a...
Murdock Wins County Commissioner Race
Pendleton’s George Murdock beat out four other candidates on Tuesday to become Umatilla County’s next commissioner.
Murdock tallied 2,547 votes, or 29.8 percent, to turn...
Hermiston School District Employees Honored
Four members of the Hermiston School District were among the 2013 Crystal Apple Award winners.
Rick Baher, Jessica Campbell, Michelle Dunkel, and Vicki Rhodes were...
Boardman Chamber Speaker to Discuss Public Transportation
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will meet at noon on Wednesday, June 19 at the Port of Morrow.
The guest speaker will be Jim Beard,...
SAGE Center Offers Free Tours June 1-2
The SAGE Center in Boardman will have its grand opening on the weekend of June 1-2.
Free tours will be given that weekend. After the...
Hermiston Forms Urban Renewal Agency
The city of Hermiston took another step toward the formation of an urban renewal district Monday night by forming an urban renewal agency.
The agency...
Morrow County Fair Seeking New Board Members
The Morrow County Fair is looking for some new board members from the Boardman/Irrigon area.
The terms are for three years and the board meets...
School District Menus Meet New Standards
At a time when school districts across the country are struggling to meet rigorous, new food standards, Hermiston School District is leading the way.
The...
Community Gardens Ready for Gardeners
This week, local residents began putting plants in the ground at the two gardens, and space is still available.
After years of discussions, the gardens...
