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Fire district to conduct controlled burn of Hermiston Butte 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — In preparation for the Fourth of July fireworks celebration, Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 will conduct its annual controlled burn Thursday, July 2, at the Hermiston Butte. […]
OPB’s ‘Think Out Loud’ to broadcast from Hermiston in August 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Oregon Public Broadcasting will bring its radio talk show, “Think Out Loud,” to Hermiston the week of Aug. 17. The “Think Out Loud” team will be broadcasting its […]
Hermiston seeks community input on indoor aquatics facility 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The city of Hermiston wants to hear what residents have to say about a potential indoor aquatics and wellness center. During the city’s 2016 Livable Hermiston visioning process, […]
Warm winter, low snowpack leads to drought in much of E. Oregon 2 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Historically low snowpack and one of the warmest winters in Oregon history are among the factors contributing to severe and extreme drought conditions throughout much of the state. […]
Hermiston Kiwanis held bicentennial essay contest
HERMISTON — In 1976, as the country was preparing to celebrate its bicentennial, the Hermiston Kiwanis Club held an essay contest in honor of the event. The top two winners […]
4 Hermiston bowlers roll to Junior Gold Championships
HERMISTON — When the Junior Gold Championships get under way in Minneapolis in July, more than 3,000 youth bowlers will be competing, including four from Hermiston. Rasna Som, Maddison Datson, […]
Rotary Club dedicates peace pole outside of Hermiston City Hall 2 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Despite the fact that war has been constant throughout human history, or perhaps because of it, the pursuit of peace has been an aspiration from the dawn of […]
BMCC’s community education offers stress-free workshops
HERMISTON — If you are looking to take a class on a topic of interest but don’t want the stress of having to take a test and worry about a […]
Hermiston man arrested for stealing car, eluding police near Farewell Bend 1 MIN READ
BAKER CITY — A Hermiston man was arrested Monday, June 22, near Farewell Bend after he led Oregon State Police on a high-speed chase and then fled on foot after […]
Growers get insights to new potato varieties at field day in Hermiston
HERMISTON — Class was outside at the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center on Wednesday, June 24, during the 2026 Potato Field Day where growers from around the area learned […]
Hermiston voters to have their say on proposed charter changes 2 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Hermiston residents will have a chance to vote on Nov. 3 on recommended changes to the city’s charter. The Hermiston City Council on Monday, June 22, approved a […]
Hermiston council renews 4 IT service agreements, amends a 5th 2 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council approved a resolution on Monday, June 22, to renew intergovernmental agreements to provide information technology services to five of its clients. The resolution call...
Hermiston’s Kennison Stadium getting new turf for upcoming season
HERMISTON — High school football players competing at Kennison Stadium in Hermiston will be playing on a new surface. Crews began replacing the field’s turf earlier this month and work […]
Teen cited after driving car through Hermiston Beauty Salon 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — A 17-year-old was cited for driving under the influence after driving through a commercial building Sunday, June 21, in Hermiston. Around 5:54 a.m., a 17-year-old female lost control […]
Hermiston foundation awards $65,000 to community projects 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has awarded grants to five organizations to improve athletics and recreation amenities, restore historic landmarks, and beautify local communit...
Hermiston council to vote on referring charter changes to ballot 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council will consider a resolution Monday, June 22 to refer recommended city charter changes to the Nov. 3 election. At its May 26 meeting, the […]
Lower speed limits coming soon to Highway 395 in Hermiston 2 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Motorists driving on Highway 395 through Hermiston will want to keep an eye on their speedometer as speed limits will be lowered in several sections of the highway […]
$1M investment expands recycling access for 10,000 E. Oregon households 2 MIN READ
HERMISON – Sanitary Disposal will begin its curbside recycling program, thanks in part to a $1 million producer-funded investment to expand services in Hermiston, Boardman, Umatilla and parts of Umatilla [...
Hermiston’s Cozy Corner reopens 3 years after devastating fire
HERMISTON — Three years after a fire gutted the Cozy Corner Tavern in Hermiston, the establishment is back in business. The popular Main Street tavern that has been a fixture […]
Leadership program welcomes employees in Umatilla, Morrow counties
HERMISTON — People at any stage in their careers can apply to the Proud River Leadership Academy, a revived leadership program to support employees in Morrow and Umatilla counties. Umatilla […]
Fast-moving brush fire burns 28 acres in Hermiston 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — A fast-moving brush fire threatened more than a dozen homes on Tuesday, June 16, in Hermiston. At approximately 3:11 p.m., Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 was dispatched […]
Judge sets $1M bail in Stanfield road-rage shooting case 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — A judge set bail at $1 million for the Hermiston teen facing charges of attempted murder for the shooting of a man in Stanfield that stemmed from a […]
Hermiston intersection realignment begins June 22
HERMISTON — Construction begins Monday, June 22, on a major safety and access improvement project in Hermiston. The project will realign the intersections of Northwest Geer Road, West Harper Road, […]