Police Warn of Scam Telephone Calls

The Hermiston Police Department is warning the community of a scam circulating in the area. According to HPD Crime Prevention Officer Erica Sandoval, the perpetrator...
Hermiston Municipal Code

City Improves Online Access to Municipal Code

Residents of Hermiston can now more easily find the laws of the city by using the new search tool on the city’s website. The new...
Urban Growth Map

Committee Seeks Public Input on Downtown Projects

The public is invited to join the Hermiston Urban Renewal District Planning Advisory Committee (URD-PAC) at an open house showcasing the group’s proposals for...

Special Ceremony Set for Softball Team's Seniors

The Hermiston High School softball team will play Sandy High School for the 2013 OSAA championship on Saturday, June 1 in Corvallis – the...

Area Girl Scouts Honor Local Volunteers

Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington honored three volunteers for their outstanding service to the organization. Receiving awards were Tonya Wilson of Umatilla; Tammy...

Memorial Day Weekend: Fatalities Up, DUIIs Down

Preliminary statistics in Oregon for the 2013 Memorial Day holiday weekend period noted an increase in traffic fatalities in comparison to last year's holiday...

Alleged Thief Caught Red Handed

Customers at the Last Chance Tavern in Hermiston called police late Monday afternoon when they saw a man going from car to car in...

HHS Receives $10,000 Grant

Hermiston High School received a $10,000 grant from The Oregon Community Foundation for the implementation of the Freshman Seminar program to assist students in...

School District Earns Sixth Straight Financial Honor

The Hermiston School District business office has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting. The honor was given by the Government...
Dick Jackson

The Clock Doc

Dick Jackson Brings Dead Clocks Back to Life Dick Jackson has no excuse for ever being late to anything. After all, the Hermiston man has...
Echo Car Show

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 Anniversary

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 Car

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...