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...
Library Event Aims to Promote Culture of Reading
The Hermiston Public Library is asking for 15 minutes of silence on May 28 in order for the community to read in peace.
The library...
Committee Reviews City's $50.5 Million Budget
The Hermiston Budget Committee met for three hours Tuesday night to go over the city’s proposed $50,559,113 budget for fiscal year 2013-2014.
The 144-page document...
Hermiston District Shortens Wednesday Schedule
Starting this fall, students in the Hermiston School District will have 45 minutes of free time every Wednesday in order to give teachers time...
Board Votes To Hire Roberts to Lead Desert View
Michael Roberts will be the next principal at Desert View Elementary School.
The Hermiston School Board of Education unanimously approved Roberts' appointment on Monday evening...
City, County Reach Agreements on EOTEC
Agreements Outline Management, Financial Responsibilities
The Hermiston City Council approved a pair of intergovernmental agreements Monday night between the city and Umatilla County to help...
Subdivision to be Developed on W. Highland Avenue
The Hermiston City Council on Monday annexed 6.5 acres of land that will be used to develop a residential subdivision.
The land, located on W....
HPD Issues Warning for E-Mail Scam
The Hermiston Police Department is warning the public about a scam e-mail that may be circulating.
The e-mail claims to be from a woman in...
EOU to Bring Agribusiness to Region
Initial courses offered at the Eastern Oregon Higher Education Center this fall aim to bring students and industry together.
Offered by Eastern Oregon University, course...
Free Tour of Water Basin Project Set for Wednesday
The Tour of Knowledge is sponsoring a free educational tour of the Umatilla Water Basin Aquifer Recharge Project, on Wednesday, May 15 at 2...
Desert View Counselor Earns Ph.D.
Desert View Elementary School Counselor Michelle Jensen earned her Ph.D., in counseling.
Jensen started her course of study with Oregon State University in 2009, focusing...
Man Dies in Collision on Highway 11 Near Pendleton
A Walla Walla man died today from injuries he sustained in a two-vehicle crash near Pendleton.
The accident occurred around 8:50 a.m. on Friday on...
Rural Health Care Bill Passes in House, 59-0
A bill to help primary care providers who commit to serving in rural or medically underserved areas of the state passed the Oregon House...
HHS Inducts 13 students into National Honor Society
Thirteen Hermiston High School students were inducted into the school’s chapter of the National Honor Society Thursday night in a ceremony held in the...
No Cuts or Layoffs for Umatilla School District
In a time of budget constraints for many districts, no layoffs or program cuts are planned for the Umatilla School District.
According to Umatilla District...
Pendleton Man Has No Good, Very Bad Day
A Pendleton man faces a host of charges, including a felony, after leading an Oregon State Police trooper on a 50-plus-mile chase that didn’t...
Umatilla Seeks More Citizen Involvement
How can Umatilla improve the quality of life for its residents?
At least two city business owners are taking an active approach to the question.
Dave...
Hermiston's Proposed Budget Available Online
The city of Hermiston's proposed budget is now available online at the city’s website.
The Hermiston Budget Committee will meet and hear public input on...
Water Rate Increases Concern Umatilla Residents
Discounts Available for Eligible Residents
Water and sewer rates again usurped discussion for the Umatilla City Council on Tuesday night.
In April, the council authorized a...
