Richland Bombers Defeat Hermiston, 56-49, in MCC Shootout

Josh Woodard threw seven touchdowns passes — three to Rayce Reaves — as Richland escaped Kennison Field with a 56-49 Mid-Columbia Conference win Friday,...

Children’s Rodeo Set for Thursday

Smiles, laughter and lots of rodeo fun will fill the Pendleton Round-Up Arena on Thursday, Sept. 14 at the annual Children’s Rodeo. Sponsored by InterMountain...
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One Person Dies in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 11

One person died Friday in a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 11 in Umatilla County. Just after 5 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a...

Organizers of HERO Sportsplex Plan Big Fund-Raising Campaign

The volunteers behind Hermiston Oregon Sportsplex (HEROS) in Hermiston will be making a big fund-raising push this winter with the goal of raising $1...

No Injuries Reported Tuesday in Trailer Fire at Warehouse Beach

No injuries were reported on Thursday when a trailer caught fire at Warehouse Beach. Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched at 1:14 p.m. to...

Boardman City Council Approves North Urban Renewal District

The Boardman City Council on Tuesday approved the ordinance to form the North Urban Renewal District on the north side of Boardman which will...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: Sept. 6: Leobardo Covarrubias, 22, was arrested on the 200 block of N.W. 11th...

Hope for Hermiston to Feature Honor Walk for Suicide Awareness

An honor walk, remembrance wall, information booths and children’s activities are featured during Hope for Hermiston, a suicide prevention and awareness event. As part of...

Upcoming Fair to Connect Nonprofits with Would-Be Volunteers

If you’ve ever wanted to help out in some way but weren’t sure how to go about it, your problem has been solved. Next month,...

BENT Raids Hermiston Home, Seizes Drugs, Guns, Money, Arrests 1

The local anti-drug task force Wednesday, Sept. 6, raided a Hermiston home and seized drugs, 13 guns, almost $4,000 in cash and arrested the...

15-Year-Old Injured in 1 of 2 Hermiston-Area Shootings

A 15-year-old male was injured in one of two Hermiston-area shootings reported earlier this week. Investigators do not currently know if the incidents are related. According...

City of Boardman Seeks Applicants for Vacant City Council Seat

The Boardman City Council is seeking letters of interest from individuals willing to be considered for appointment to fill a vacancy on the council. The...
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ODFW Announces Fall Fishing Seasons for Snake River Basin

The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has announced upcoming fall angling opportunities within the Snake River Basin with a Coho fishery open on...

Elk Season is Now Jail Season for Pendleton Man Convicted of Poaching

A poacher will pay $75,000 in fines and serve jail time after killing numerous deer and elk near Pendleton in what officials called a wildlife...

Artist & Speaker Alex Boyé to Return to Hermiston This Week

Multicultural artist and speaker Alex Boyé will return to Hermiston this week to speak to students and give a public concert. Boyé will present to...

Fish & Wildlife Approves Killing of Six Gray Wolves in Eastern Oregon

State fish and wildlife officials authorized the killing of six gray wolves in eastern Oregon during the past six weeks, bringing relief to ranchers...
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Tylor & The Trainer Robbers to Play Live at Wildhorse Sports Bar

Tylor & The Train Robbers will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The country band will take...

No Injuries in Hermiston Home Fire

No one was injured Tuesday in a structure fire in Hermiston. At 1:47 p.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to a structure fire...
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BMCC to Break Ground on FARM II Project on Sept. 18

Blue Mountain Community College has announced the groundbreaking ceremony for its FARM II project on Monday, Sept. 18. The event celebrating the start of the...

Hermiston Woman Charged for Allegedly Breaking into Storage Units

A Hermiston woman faces burglary and theft charges for allegedly breaking into storage units in Stanfield. Elizabeth Baker, 26, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 30...