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Melon Fest returns to downtown Hermiston Aug. 22 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Melon Fest returns to downtown Hermiston on Saturday, Aug. 22, with a day full of kids’ activities, vendors, live music, a costume contest, bathtub races, and of course, […]
DEQ issues air quality advisory for Hermiston, other areas of state 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality issued an air quality advisory that began Wednesday Aug. 5, for several parts of the state, including Hermiston, due to elevated levels […]
Free mattress recycling coming to Hermiston on Aug. 15 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON – Umatilla County residents can recycle mattresses and box springs for free, thanks to an Oregon state law and the Mattress Recycling Council’s Bye Bye Mattress program. Residents can […]
ODOT outlines need for, benefits of roundabout at Hermiston meeting 4 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Like it or not, Hermiston will get its first roundabout at the Highway 395-Punkin Center Road intersection sometime in 2028. The Oregon Department of Transportation held an open […]
Umatilla County man gets 20 years for Wildhorse robbery 2 MIN READ
PORTLAND — A Umatilla County man was sentenced to federal prison Aug. 4 for robbing Wildhorse Resort and Casino, attempted murder and other charges. Javier Vigil, 55, was sentenced to […]
Miller family finds golden medallion, wins block party 3 MIN READ
Hermiston city officials to serve treats on National Night Out HERMISTON — Taylor and Sarah Miller’s 6-year-old son, Grayson, is wearing a smile as bright as the golden medallion hanging […]
Hermiston City Council OK purchase of 6 police cars 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Hermiston Police Department officers soon will be riding in style. The Hermiston City Council at its meeting Monday, July 27, approved the purchase of six new police […]
Watermelon Bathtub Races rev up in Hermiston 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — With the Hermiston Melon Fest just around the corner, it’s time to start putting together your best watermelon contest. In addition, registration is open for the Watermelon Bathtub […]
Hermiston council to continue Jennie Avenue LID discussion 2 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council will continue its discussion Monday, Aug. 10, on a proposed local improvement district (LID) for E. Jennie Avenue. At its July 27 meeting, the […]
Wheat crop defies deepening drought in Umatilla, Morrow counties 4 MIN READ
Umatilla County is Oregon’s largest wheat producer, and Morrow County ranks 2nd HERMISTON — Despite a record-low snowpack and drought conditions throughout much of the state, the outlook for wheat […]
Umatilla County Fair Youth Livestock Auction sees highest-ever registration
HERMISTON — The Umatilla County Fair seeks to again break its sales and participation records during the annual Youth Livestock Auction. Last year, the auction sold $1,608,315 from 356 participants […]
Umatilla County Fair Youth Livestock Auction preps for another record-breaking year
HERMISTON — The Umatilla County Fair seeks to again break its sales and participation records during the annual Youth Livestock Auction. Last year, the auction sold $1,608,315 from 356 participants […]
Farm-City Pro Rodeo ropes in rodeo action in Hermiston
HERMISTON — For nearly four decades, the annual Farm-City Pro Rodeo has brought together farmers, ranchers and other county residents to celebrate the region’s agricultural heritage. The rodeo also draws...
Hermiston LID hearing on pause 4 MIN READ
City council moves hearing to Aug. 10 due to property owners’ objections HERMISTON — A proposed local improvement district in Hermiston is on hold. The Hermiston City Council voted Monday, […]
Drinking water community meeting in Umatilla set for Aug. 5 1 MIN READ
UMATILLA — Residents of Morrow and Umatilla counties are invited to see how their feedback helped shape the counties’ Drinking Water Roadmap during a public meeting in early August. The […]
Crews put out brush fire on Gettman Road in Hermiston 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 was dispatched Tuesday, July 28, to a brush fire in the 200 block of Gettman Road in Hermiston. Upon arrival just after […]
Your guide for food, drinks in Hermiston after the fair 4 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Umatilla County Fair kicks off next month and will feature live music, carnival rides, contests and more. But what do you do and where do you go […]
Bentz, Merkley team up on wildfire reduction act 3 MIN READ
Legislation targets definition of woody biomass to reduce wildfire fuels WASHINGTON, D.C. — According to recent reports, Oregon wildfires have now burned more than 1 million acres since lightning sparked [...
Grant money helps cut down on pet overpopulation in Umatilla County 2 MIN READ
HERMISTON — Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue in Hermiston used a Wildhorse Foundation grant to help address the crisis of animal overpopulation in the Hermiston area. The nonprofit group received $10,000 […]
Umatilla County Fair cranks up country, hip-hop, Mexican music on main stage 3 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Umatilla County Fair is trying new things with this year’s nightly concerts on the Wildhorse Resort Casino Main Stage at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center […]
Side entertainment, shows, contests add to Umatilla County Fair experience 2 MIN READ
HERMISTON — The Umatilla County Fair offers a variety of auxiliary entertainment Aug. 12-15 on its expansive outdoor grounds at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center in Hermiston. Doug […]
Wildland fire burns 200 acres in Hermiston 1 MIN READ
HERMISTON — No injuries were reported after a 200-acre wildland fire broke out Saturday, July 25, near Cottonwood Bend Road in Hermiston. Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 reported it […]
Grant money helps cut down on pet overpopulation in Umatilla County
HERMISTON — Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue in Hermiston used a Wildhorse Foundation grant to help address the crisis of animal overpopulation in the Hermiston area. The nonprofit group received $10,000 […]