Amazon Web Services to Hold Networking Event at SAGE Center
Amazon Web Services will hold the first annual AWS Career Networking Event on March 9 at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman.
Attendees...
Hermiston Launches New Website to Help Residents Track City Projects
The city of Hermiston has launched a new website to help residents follow and review street, water and sewer projects that are part of...
Ione School District Receives Funding for Technology Upgrades
The Ione School District was recently awarded $24,366 from the Columbia River Enterprise Zone II (CREZ II).
Port of Morrow Commissioner Marvin Padberg presented the...
Oregon Transfer Day Helps Students Looking to Move On to 4-year Schools
A dozen Northwest colleges and universities will descend upon Blue Mountain Community College on Wednesday, March 4, for Oregon Transfer Day to help students...
Cleary Hermiston Branch Manager Earns Sales Performance Award
Cleary Building Corp. Branch Manager Randall George was recently recognized for outstanding sales performance in 2019.
George, who works out of the company’s Hermiston branch...
E. Oregon Workforce Board Hosting Luncheon at Riverfront Center
Eastern Oregon Sector Partnerships will be the topic of discussion at a business luncheon sponsored by the Eastern Oregon Workforce Board (EOWB) and the...
Officers Placed on Administrative Leave After Officer-Involved Shooting
Two law enforcement officers have been placed on administrative leave following an officer-involved shooting in Eastern Oregon.
According to the Oregon State Police, Umatilla County...
Hermiston Parks & Recreation Offering Youth Indoor Soccer League
The deadline to sign up for the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department’s Youth Indoor Soccer Leagues is quickly approaching.
Kids ages 3 years through third...
Umatilla County Library District Board to Hold Special Meeting on March 2
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board of Directors will hold a special meeting on Monday, March 2 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
The meeting...
I-84 Slowdowns Expected on Wednesday During UEC Operations
Umatilla Electric will be conducting a wire-pulling operation over Highway 730 and Interstate 84 at the intersection of I-84 and Highway 730 (I-84 Exit...
Energy, Conservation Leaders Want Officials to Prioritize River Issues
In a letter to the Governors of Washington, Idaho, Oregon and Montana, energy company and conservation community leaders called on elected officials across the Pacific...
Hermiston Community Center Negotiations Expire Without Offer
The city of Hermiston is no longer considering a request from a private business to purchase the Hermiston Community Center.
During Monday's Hermiston City Council...
Proposed Annexation Hits Snag; Council to Take It Up Next Month
The Hermiston City Council voted to approve up to 100 new homes just south of E. Punkin Center Road Monday night – or so...
Chamber, Latino Business Network Hosting Job Fair on Feb. 26
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and the Latino Business Network of Hermiston are hosting the Resource, Information and Job Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 26...
Hermiston City Council Approves Plans for New $9 Million City Hall
Hermiston will be getting a new city hall following a lengthy debate Monday night from those on both sides of the issue.
On one side...
Rocky Heights Staff to Participate in McTeacher’s Night Tonight
The staff of Rocky Heights Elementary School will be behind the counter taking orders at the Hermiston McDonald's tonight from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m....
BMCC Legislative Videoconference Set for Tuesday Has Been Canceled
Blue Mountain Community College's weekly videoconference with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
BMCC hosts the...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Deputy, K-9 Partner Complete 5 Weeks of Training
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Deputy “Skoty” and his human handler, Deputy Cody Marcum graduated from five weeks of training and recently returned home...
Area Churches Looking Into Bringing Palau Festival to Hermiston in 2021
A group of churches and community of faith leaders are exploring the possibility of bringing a Palau Festival outreach effort to the greater Hermiston...
Op-Ed: Wheat Growers Depend on Columbia & Snake River Dams
By the Oregon Wheat Growers League
Oregon’s wheat growers and rural communities, along with other PNW states, collectively depend on the broad range of direct...
