The Hermiston Herald

The Hermiston Herald is a weekly newspaper that has been serving the community of Hermiston, Oregon, since 1906. It was established by Horace Greeley Newport and William Skinner. The Herald is released every Wednesday and is currently published by EO Media Group, previously known as the East Oregonian Publishing Company. The newspaper has a circulation of 2,039. It was once owned by Western Communications.

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Hermiston High School welcomes new boys soccer coach Miguel Moreno

4 days ago | hermistonherald.com | Yasser Marte

Published 10:15 am Tuesday, June 24, 2025 HERMISTON — Hermiston High School has named Miguel Moreno as the new head coach of the boys soccer program. Moreno, a Hermiston native and graduate of HHS, brings a lifelong connection to the community and a deep passion for the sport to his new leadership role. He currently teaches biology at HHS and has been a fixture in the community for years.
Hermiston School District Board electee cites white supremacist writer to explain Oregon test scores

1 week ago | hermistonherald.com | Yasser Marte

Published 8:00 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 HERMISTON — A man who won a seat on the Hermiston School Board in the May 20 election made a social media post referencing an article in an attempt to explain Oregon students’ poor academic performance. The article’s author has ties to white supremacy. Chris Elliott won the Position 6 seat on the Hermiston School Board with 52.6% of the votes to Mark Millard’s 47.2%.
Tribute band toasts Bread at Vert Auditorium - Hermiston Herald

3 weeks ago | hermistonherald.com | Tammy Malgesini

Published 5:30 am Thursday, June 5, 2025 PENDLETON — A cover band that plays the music of Bread returns to Eastern Oregon. Toast, referred to as the No. 1 tribute band to Bread, will perform on June 25 at 7 p.m. at the Vert Auditorium, 480 SW Dorion Ave. Tickets range from $36 to $64.
Summer solstice event set in Echo - Hermiston Herald

3 weeks ago | hermistonherald.com | Tammy Malgesini

Published 5:30 am Thursday, June 5, 2025 ECHO — Tickets are now on sale for the inaugural Summer Solstice Party in Echo. Hosted by the Echo Heritage Association, the event will feature live music, a variety of food vendors, a dessert auction and games. Also, fine wines from Echo Ridge and craft brews from Neighbor Dudes will be available for adults 21 and older. The party is June 21, 4-9:30 p.m. at Echo Ridge Cellars, 551 N.
Senior lunches: week of June 9, 2025 - Hermiston Herald

3 weeks ago | hermistonherald.com | Tammy Malgesini

Published 5:30 am Wednesday, June 4, 2025 HERMISTON — On-site meals at the Harkenrider Senior Activity Center are Tuesday, June 10 (pulled pork) and Thursday, June 12 (sloppy Joes), from noon to 12:30 p.m. at 255 NE Second St., Hermiston. The cost is $5 for ages 11 and older; and free for ages 10 and under. To ensure an accurate meal count for in-person and takeout meals (pickup at 11:30 a.m.), call 541-567-3582 by 11 a.m. Also, Meals on Wheels is available in Hermiston.
Lend a hand at Domestic Violence Services - Hermiston Herald

3 weeks ago | hermistonherald.com | Tammy Malgesini

Published 5:30 am Tuesday, June 3, 2025 UMATILLA COUNTY — Domestic Violence Services welcomes volunteers to assist in its mission to support victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. Opportunities to help the nonprofit organization include everything from yardwork, assisting with children’s activities and answering the 24-hour crisis line to leading a supply drive, light housekeeping and participating in outreach events. Volunteers will be provided with training.
Senior lunches: week of June 2, 2025 - Hermiston Herald

1 month ago | hermistonherald.com | Tammy Malgesini

Published 9:45 pm Wednesday, May 28, 2025 HERMISTON — On-site meals at the Harkenrider Senior Activity Center are Tuesday, June 3 (hamburger mashed potatoes) and Thursday, June 5 (baked fish), from noon to 12:30 p.m. at 255 NE Second St., Hermiston. The cost is $5 for ages 11 and older; and free for ages 10 and under. To ensure an accurate meal count for in-person and takeout meals (pickup at 11:30 a.m.), call 541-567-3582 by 11 a.m. Also, Meals on Wheels is available in Hermiston.
Pride Month drags into Pendleton - Hermiston Herald

1 month ago | hermistonherald.com | Tammy Malgesini

Published 5:30 am Saturday, May 24, 2025 PENDLETON — People are encouraged to begin planning to participate in Pride Month activities in Pendleton. According to the Library of Congress, Pride Month is celebrated each year in June. The first Pride marches were held in New York, Los Angeles and Chicago on June 28, 1970, marking the first anniversary of a series of events between police and LGBTQ protesters at The Stonewall Inn, New York. Pendleton’s inaugural Pride Month event was held in 2000.
Inside My Shoes: ‘Happy Face’ takes Hermiston to Hollywood - Hermiston Herald

1 month ago | hermistonherald.com | Tammy Malgesini

Published 5:30 am Friday, May 23, 2025 As a fan of true crime, I was looking forward to binge-watching “Happy Face,” a Paramount+ Original, after I learned that Hermiston was mentioned in two episodes. However, before I settled in with a bowl of popcorn, I conducted a Google search about the eight-episode series. I was familiar with Keith Hunter Jesperson, a serial murderer dubbed “The Happy Face Killer” in the early 1990s.
Literary magazine is hot off the press - Hermiston Herald

1 month ago | hermistonherald.com | Tammy Malgesini

Published 5:45 am Thursday, May 22, 2025 PENDLETON — Authors selected for inclusion in the inaugural publication of “The Quill of Umatilla County” will share from their works during the Pendleton Friends of the Library annual meeting. The public is welcome to attend Friday, May 30, 5:30 p.m. in the Vert Clubroom, 345 W. Fourth St. The literary magazine features the works of 17 authors, as well as visual arts from a photographer and a painter.