2023 Melon Fest Takes Place Saturday in Downtown Hermiston
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 2023 Melon Fest this Saturday, Aug. 19 on Main and Festival streets in downtown Hermiston.
The...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 13: Logan Charles Wilson, 25, was arrested on a warrant on the 1100...
Boardman Community Night Out Set to End Summer With a Bang
This year’s Boardman Community Night Out and End of Summer Fireworks Celebration will take place on Friday, Aug. 25.
The celebration will be held at...
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Activity Planned at NWSTF Boardman
The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Eleven Detachment Northwest will conduct a demolition event on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at the Naval Weapons System Training...
New Good Shepherd CEO: ‘We’re Judged Every Day by What We Do’
Shoveling two-and-a-half feet of snow off your roof in mid-April would be enough to drive a lot of people away from the snowy winters...
First Day of School Approaches for Hermiston Students, Others
Summer vacation comes to a close and teachers are returning to their classrooms to prepare for the coming academic year. Stanfield students will return...
Master Showmanship Means Friendly Competition Among Students
After winning showmanship in a single division at the Umatilla County Fair — whether in swine, lamb or another type of animal — children...
Good Shepherd Offering CPR, First Aid Classes on Aug. 18
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, Aug. 18
Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED...
Hanford Demolition Paves Way for Cleanup Progress Near River
A Hanford Site building that was critical to transferring radioactive sludge away from the Columbia River is coming down. Demolition of the K West Reactor Annex is another...
Hermiston Mayor Drotzmann Receives Mayor’s Leadership Award
Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann was honored Monday night during the Hermiston City Council meeting.
Toledo Mayor Rod Cross presented Drotzmann with the Mayor’s Leadership Award...
110th Morrow County Fair Takes Place Aug. 16-19 in Heppner
The Morrow County Fair returns for its 110th year Wednesday through Saturday, Aug. 16-19, at the Morrow County Fairgrounds, 74473 Highway 74.
Gates open at...
EOTEC to Get New Logo as Part of Rebranding Effort by City
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center will get a new logo as part of the re-branding effort by the city of Hermiston.
The Hermiston...
Hermiston Senior Center Now Offering Rides on Thursdays
The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center recently began providing round-trip transportation for its lunches on Thursdays. To make arrangements for a ride, call 541-567-3582 before...
Driving or Renting an EV? What to Know Before You Go
As more people consider the purchase of an electric vehicle (EV), whether to save money on gas or to adopt a new technology, AAA...
National Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued an Excessive Heat Warming for the Lower Columbia Basin.
The warning is in effect until 11...
Study: Pot Use, Abuse Up Among Young Adults After Legalization
By Lynne Terry
Oregon legalized medical marijuana in 1998, and in 2015 it legalized recreational use, yet policymakers still know relatively little about the impact...
Farm-City Pro Rodeo Saddle Bronc Title Goes to Statler Wright
It took Statler Wright a bit to compose himself after posting a 90-point ride on Xplosive Skies to win the saddle bronc event Saturday,...
ODFW: Free Pheasant Hunt for Youth Takes Place in September
Youth hunters (age 17 and under) who will have completed hunter education by the time of the event can sign up now for ODFW's...
Massey and Brown Thrill Crowd on Opening Night of FCPR
Hermiston steer wrestler Dalton Massey made a big splash Wednesday, Aug. 9, on the opening day of the 35th annual Farm-City Pro Rodeo.
Massey, and...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 5: Hector Miguel Dominguez, 31, was cited and released on the 1700 block...
