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Remove studded tires by April to avoid any possible fines
HERMISTON, Ore.-Still driving around with the clickety-clack of studded tires? It could cost you come April 1.
By law studded tires are allowed on Oregon’s...
Early spring storm to bring strong winds, possible thunderstorms
PENDLETON, Ore.-An early spring storm could bring potentially damaging high winds, thunderstorms and hail to the region Wednesday night.
While temperatures should be very spring-like...
Hermiston’s Spring Bazaar set for May 3
HERMISTON, Ore.-Vendor registration opens on April 2 for the 2025 Hermiston Spring Bazaar, set for Saturday, May 3 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415...
Hermiston PD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 11: Abinadi Munoz, 25, was arrested on the 900 block of S. Highway...
Hermiston’s Read and Walk Trail now open
HERMISTON, Ore.-Enjoy reading and the outdoors? The new Read and Walk Trail in Riverfront Park is now open.
Families and the community are encouraged to...
Umatilla launches mass notification system for emergency alerts
UMATILLA — Residents of Umatilla now can get city emergency alerts on their smartphones.
The city of Umatilla has collaborated with CivicPlus, a government technology...
Hermiston unveils Capital Improvement Plan to address infrastructure needs
HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston released an update on its 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) this week.
An outline of water, wastewater and street improvements...
Measles cases rising nationwide, none reported in Umatilla County
HERMISTON, Ore.-The number of measles outbreaks so far this year has already surpassed the total for all of 2024.
According to the Centers for Disease...
More than $2.9M coming to Northeastern Oregon school districts
SALEM — Oregon’s K-12 public schools in 2025 will receive a record $76.8 million from the Common School Fund.
Oregon has 197 public school districts; the...
Spring Break events and activities around the region
HERMISTON, Ore.-Spring Break is coming up over the next few weeks for many districts around the region. Here’s a look at some local camps...
Planning to travel this summer? Real ID deadline is May 7
SALEM, Ore.-Real ID’s will be required to fly commercially starting May 7 and Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) offices across Oregon are seeing...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce to host Speed Networking Luncheon
HERMISTON, Ore.-Tickets are going fast for the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking Luncheon, set for Wednesday, March 26 at the Hermiston Community Center,...
Hermiston PD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Mar. 6: Jerardo Pedro Sital, 26, was arrested on the 200 block of S.E....
Oregon House Bill would expand “telephone solicitation” to include texting
SALEM, Ore.-Tired of constant calls from telemarketers at the most inopportune times? A new House Bill in the Oregon Legislature would crack down on...
Deadline for Agricultural Workforce Housing Grants is March 18
SALEM, Ore.-Applications for Oregon Agricultural Workforce Housing Grants (OAWHG) are due March 18.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has $5 million in OAWHG available...
Hermiston High, Principal honored for commitment to military employees
HERMISTON, Ore.-Principal Tom Spoo has been recognized for Hermiston High’s support of National Guard and Reserve military members in the workplace.
“We are honored to...
GSHCS Foundation to host 55th Annual Service Awards in Hermiston
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will host the 55th annual Distinguished Service Award ceremony on Wednesday, March 19 at the Hermiston Community Center,...
Info sessions set for Eastern Oregon rural healthcare education camps
LA GRANDE, Ore.-The Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC) is holding two online question and answer sessions regarding upcoming free MedQuest summer camps.
The...
Oregon East Symphony Spring Concert set for Pendleton
Oregon East Symphony will present their Spring 2025 Concert this Sunday, March 16 at the Vert Auditorium, 480 S.W. Dorion Ave. in Pendleton.
The concert...
Head to Heppner for a “Wee Bit O’Ireland” this weekend
The Heppner Chamber of Commerce annual St. Patrick’s Wee Bit O’Ireland Celebration is set for this Thursday through Sunday, March 13-16.
The four-day event is...
