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Hermiston Christian School to host 12th Annual Dinner Auction Fundraiser

Hermiston Christian School will hold their 12th annual dinner auction fundraiser on Saturday, April 26 in the Hardin Event Center. Tickets are $40 each, or...

Hermiston PD arrest log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: April 5: Jon Alvin Sanders, 63, was cited and released near W. Cherry and...

House passes bill to curb smartphone use in Oregon’s schools

SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon House of Representatives passed a bill that would prohibit students from using smartphones during class passed with bipartisan support by a...

Nonprofit Spotlight: Eastern Oregon Mission

Each month, Northeast Oregon Now will highlight a nonprofit in the greater Hermiston area with its Nonprofit Spotlight. Know of a nonprofit doing good...

Hermiston man killed in Union County crash

UNION COUNTY, Ore.-A Hermiston man was killed in a car versus tractor crash on Highway 204 on April 10. According to Oregon State Police (OSP),...

Take the time to drive distraction free this April

SALEM, Ore.-April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month and local law enforcement, Oregon State Police and the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) want all drivers...

Hermiston PD arrest log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: March 31: Trinidad Medelez Garcia, 57, was arrested on a warrant on the 700...

Blue Mountain Community College to open new equine facility

PENDLETON, Ore.-Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) will hold a Grand Opening celebration for its new Equine Center on Wednesday,  April 30. The community is invited...

Easter egg hunting season open around the region

HERMISTON, Ore.-Easter is April 20 and several family-friendly egg hunts and other events are planned around the region over the next two weekends. Boardman Community Easter...

The Final Funeral

Last surviving Triple Nickle Sgt. Joe Harris died in March PENDLETON — Eighty years after an all-Black battalion of men served as paratroopers and firefighters...

Red Cross, Good Shepherd Health Care System team up for blood drive April 21

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, April 21 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston. The blood drive will...

Summer internships available through the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board

Eastern Oregon Workforce Board is accepting applications for summer 2025 internships through their Eastern Oregon WORKS paid internship program. The program creates opportunities for those...

History, Culture and Industry: The Pacific Salmon Visitor Information Center

UMATILLA, Ore.-The Pacific Salmon Visitor Information Center offers a fun and educational opportunity to learn about the iconic Pacific Northwest Salmon. Located on the Oregon...

Pioneer Humane Society’s Annual Meeting is April 10

PENDLETON, Ore.-The public is invited to the annual meeting of the Pioneer Humane Society at the Saddle Restaurant in Pendleton, OR on April 10. Started...
Local and Regional Sports and Scholastic Athletics

Community invited to support Umatilla, Hermiston Booster Clubs at annual events

HERMISTON, Ore.-If you enjoy local high school sports there’s a few events this spring you may want to take advantage of to support Umatilla...

Sen. Merkley to host Umatilla County Town Hall in Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.-United States Senator Jeff Merkley (D) will host a Umatilla County Town Hall at Hermiston High School on April 12. The Umatilla County Town...

Hermiston PD arrest log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: March 24: Mark Allen Hernandez, 40, was arrested near N.W. Second Street and W....

Woman found safe after walking away from work site in Ukiah

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A woman was found safe after walking away from a work site at a ranch in Ukiah over the weekend. The 64-year-old woman...

Division 1 volleyball coming to Pendleton April 5

PENDLETON, Ore.-A couple of Division 1 Volleyball teams will take to the court in Pendleton on April 5. Oregon State University and Boise State University...

Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter receives $20K from Walmart Foundation

PENDLETON — The Pendleton Animal Welfare Shelter received a big funding boost to support essential kennel repairs and dog yard upgrades. Shawna Nulf, manager of...