5+ day, 4+ hour ago   (739+ words) Published 6:00 pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 By Michael Kane | Hermiston Herald HERMISTON — There are very few, if any, new structures built in Hermiston during the past 18 months that Heaven Doherty doesn’t know about. As building inspector for the city of Hermiston, her…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (331+ words) Published 12:00 am Wednesday, September 2, 2026 Promoting harmony while recognizing one of the group’s founders is the goal of this year’s Oregon PeaceFest, an event begun by local Rotary groups and set for late September in Newberg. “Oregon PeaceFest brings the community…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (1103+ words) Published 3:44 pm Monday, August 31, 2026 For decades, the triangular-shaped parcel of city-owned land at the intersection of First and River streets in Newberg hosted a giant flagpole and nothing more. That changed some years ago and, recently, controversy has ignited about…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (308+ words) Published 4:30 am Saturday, August 29, 2026 In an effort to plan for housing needs over the next two decades, the city of Tigard is updating its Tigard Housing Plan and asking residents to weigh in on housing preferences with an online survey....

3+ week, 2+ day ago   (548+ words) Published 3:56 pm Friday, August 21, 2026 In light of recent stories about the policies some local government bodies have regarding media attendance of executive sessions, I want to explain how I approach these closed-door meetings in my reporting. But first, let’s talk…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (163+ words) Published 7:16 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 ILWACO — A Prineville, Oregon man got the thrill of a lifetime Saturday, Aug. 15, out in the deep blue sea about 40 miles west of Ilwaco when he pulled in a 151-pound striped marlin. Tim Durheim was fishing…...