Umatilla Seeks New Regulations for Adult Businesses
Adult businesses were back in the spotlight in Umatilla on Tuesday, but this time, the Umatilla Planning Commission is setting the foundation for new...
Cause of Warehouse Fire in Hermiston Under Investigation
The cause of a warehouse fire in Hermiston Tuesday is currently under investigation, according to Umatilla County Fire District #1.
Crews were called around 8:17...
Labor Day Weekend Deadliest in 6 Years
Preliminary information reported to the Oregon Department of Transportation’s Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) indicates six people died in five separate traffic crashes in...
Bill Aims to Extend Scholarships to Reserves' Children
A bill to honor a slain reserve police officer would allow scholarships to be available to the children of all reserve officers and volunteer...
Umatilla to Let Voters Select Next Mayor
The city of Umatilla will not appoint a replacement for Mayor Pat Lafferty and will, instead, leave the decision to the voters of Umatilla.
Lafferty...
City, County Back EOTEC Site Plan
The Hermiston City Council unanimously supported the proposed site plan for the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) Tuesday night.
The support came after...
Free Tour of Water Basin Project Set for Wednesday
The Tour of Knowledge is sponsoring a free educational tour of the Umatilla Water Basin Aquifer Recharge Project, on Wednesday, May 15 at 2...
The Latest Happenings at Hermiston High
This past week marked the start of the last semester for the 2015-2016 school year for Hermiston High School! Time has flown! However, HHS...
E. Oregon Highway Projects Under Way
Highway construction season has begun and several projects are currently underway.
Eastern Oregon travelers can expect to see orange traffic cones and construction workers at...
State Rep. Smith Attends Department of Revenue’s Job Fair in Fossil
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) attended a job fair on Thursday put on by the Oregon Department of Revenue (DOR) at the Isobel...
After Catastrophic 2020, City of Echo Works to Prevent Future Flooding
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Hermiston Herald and is part of a content-sharing partnership between Northeast Oregon Now and the Hermiston...
Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote in Oregon’s May 17 Election
Today (April 26) is the deadline to register to vote in the May 17th election. Today is also the deadline to change party affiliation...
Walden Announces $67.6 Million to Expand Rural Broadband in Oregon
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced that the Federal Communications Commission has authorized $67.7 million for rural broadband in Oregon over the next 10 years for...
HCAC Announces Expansion of Scholarship Opportunities
Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition (HCAC) has announced an expanded range of scholarship recipients for 2023.
In addition to Hermiston High School seniors, Echo, Stanfield and...
Corps Announces Recreational Boater Lockage Times
Thursday, May 15, marks the start of the summer schedule for recreational boaters using navigation locks to travel past U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
2022 Eastern Oregon Veteran Resource Fair Takes Place on Aug. 12
The Center for Human Development in La Grande is holding the 2022 Eastern Oregon Veteran Resource Fair this Friday, Aug. 12 at the La...
Additional Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus in Morrow County
West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in six additional mosquito pools captured last week from various testing sites in...
Wildhorse Adopts Farmers Ending Hunger as Charity for Concert
Wildhorse Resort & Casino donated funds to Farmers Ending Hunger through their raffle and silent auction at last weekend’s Sawyer Brown Concert and Barn...
Wildhorse to Host Career Fair on June 27 in Pendleton
Wildhorse Resort & Casino will host a Career Fair on Tuesday, June 27 in Cayuse Hall from 2-6 p.m. The event is free and open...
Prescribed Burn set for Hermiston Butte Saturday
If the weather permits, the Hermiston Fire Department will have a prescribed burn on the Hermiston Butte Saturday, June 22.
The burn will be in...
