Police on Lookout for Hermiston Man
A father and 6-year-old son riding their bikes together is one thing, but when the bikes are motorcycles, that’s another.
That was the case Tuesday...
School District Reviews Crisis Response Plans
Hermiston School District administrators met with first responders this week to review crisis response plans and conduct a “table top” exercise.
The training was coordinated...
Dr. Solar Offers Fun and the Sun
There’s more to Terry Robinson than meets the eye. The performer, who goes by the name Dr. Solar, is entertaining crowds this week at...
Zaniac Embraces His 'Inner Dork'
The best compliment Alex Zerbe ever received came from none other than Sharon Osbourne, wife of heavy metal icon and rock and roll crazy...
Umatilla Repeals Gun Restriction Ordinance
It’s no longer illegal to carry a firearm into a bar in Umatilla – if you have the correct permits, of course.
Until Monday night,...
Kennison Field Rated High for Quality, Safety
Grand Opening Set for Aug. 23; Season Kicks Off Following Week
What do the Dallas Cowboys and the Hermiston Bulldogs have in common? They both...
District Maintains Strong Credit Rating
Standard and Poor’s recently affirmed the Hermiston School District’s strong issuer credit rating (ICR) of AA- with a AA+ enhanced and underlying rating. ...
Familiar Faces Leaving School Board, Council
Meeting Dates Changed for August to Avoid Conflicting with Fair
Two Umatilla governing boards will announce vacancies at meetings this month. The Umatilla City Council...
Join the Party on National Night Out
Not only is Tuesday the start of the Umatilla County Fair, but it is also the 30th anniversary of National Night Out, a crime-and-drug-prevention...
Hermiston Unveils City's Brand Identity
Hermiston has been growing steadily for the past 10-15 years, fueled in large part by its agricultural industry.
With an eye on future growth, the...
Fair Announces 2013 Parade Winners
The judging for the Umatilla County Fair Parade could not have been easy, considering there were 151 registered entries, plus another 20 or so...
Parading Through Town
Parade Signals Start of Umatilla County Fair Week
Just after 6:30 p.m., the first entrant in the 2013 Umatilla County Fair Parade made its way...
Kindergarteners 'Jump Start' Into School year
From identifying colors to lining up by the classroom door, 40 Umatilla 5-year-olds are getting a “jump start” at the 2013-14 school year this...
How to Succeed in Business
But You Really Do Have to Try - And the Chamber Is Here to Help
Every single business owner, regardless of what product or service...
Big Prize Money, Big Fun set for Farm-City
With a total payoff expected to exceed $200,000, there will be a lot at stake for the contestants at next week’s Farm-City Pro Rodeo...
Driver Dies in Head-On Collision on Westland Road
The driver of a passenger car was killed Wednesday afternoon when it slammed head on into an oncoming semi-truck on Westland Road west of...
Depot to Reduce Workforce by 100 Today
Demolition Set to Begin on Aug. 15
The Umatilla Chemical Agent Disposal Facility (UMCDF) will reduce its workforce by about 100 positions today.
This Reduction in...
Hermiston District Holding New Student Enrollment
New student enrollment for the 2013-14 school year is now open for the Hermiston School District.
The district is holding enrollment for new students entering...
Definitive Guide On How Not To Catch a Mouse
If you type in the words “how to catch a mouse” in the Google search engine, you will find 48,400,000 results pop up. What!?...
