Early Hermiston Schools
Sandstone School (Photo courtesy of Steve Mills) Hermiston's first school was opened in the fall of 1906. School was held in a single room on the west side of the railroad tracks. There were six students. The first teacher was May E. Skinner, daughter of William Skinner. By September 1907, school was moved to the upper floor of the Skinner Building at the corner of Second and
Farm-City Pro Rodeo: Riding high after 4 decades
Founded in 1988, the Farm-City Pro Rodeo in Hermiston is an annual event that coincides with the Umatilla County Fair each August. With attendance now topping 20,000, the event has grown from a local tradition into one of the Northwest's premier rodeos — bringing top-tier talent, tourism and a sense of pride to Hermiston year after year. Nationwide, with a total purse of $50,000 per
Bucky Jacobsen’s Long Road to the Majors
He spent seven years grinding through minor league bus rides and forgotten ballparks, always believing his moment would come. When it finally did, Bucky Jacobsen made sure no one would forget his name — even if his big league career lasted only 42 games. Born August 30, 1975, in Riverton, Wyoming, Larry William "Bucky" Jacobsen grew up to be a powerful, right-handed first baseman and designated
