Two Rivers Correctional Institution Holding Hiring Event on Nov. 14
The Pendleton office of WorkSource Eastern Oregon is holding a meet and greet event for Two Rivers Correctional Institution on Thursday, Nov. 14 from...
Hermiston School District Makes Final Payment on Pre-2008 Bond Debt
The Hermiston School District made the final payment to clear all outstanding pre-2008 bond debt, which funded expanding and remodeling local schools to provide...
Immigration Supporters Increase Pressure on Walden
For months, local supporters of immigration reform have been working to persuade Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) to give his full support to the...
Morrow County Holding Drive-Through Vaccine Clinic for Residents 65 & Over
The Morrow County Health Department is holding a drive-through COVID-19 vaccine clinic for county residents over 65 years old this Friday, Feb. 26 in...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
Advanced Orthopedics Joins GSMG
Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine (AOSM) has joined the Good Shepherd Medical Group (GSMG), a part of Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS).
This...
Health Foundation to Host Fundraiser at Nookies’ for Medical Scholarships
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will offer Scholarship Night from 5 to 9 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 14 at Nookie’s in Hermiston.
Enjoy an...
County: Call Before You Burn
The Umatilla County Smoke Management Committee and the Umatilla County Planning Department are asking burn permit holders to check before igniting any fires.
Before burning,...
2013 Crime Numbers Down From 10-Year Average
According to year-end statistics, total crime in Hermiston during 2013 was up 3 percent from a year ago, but down 6 percent from the...
E. Oregon Man Dies in Head-On Collision
An Eastern Oregon man was killed Monday morning in a head-on collision near La Grande.
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into...
Ice Storm Warning Issued for NE Oregon
The National Weather Service has issued an ice storm warning for the Lower Columbia Basin that is in effect until 10 a.m. this morning.
A...
Walden Helps Secure $1 Million Federal Payment to Umatilla County
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) applauded $36.9 million in funding under the 2018 Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program to support essential...
Rep. Smith On Committee to Provide Tax Relief for Small Businesses
State Rep. Greg Smith (GOP-Heppner) has been appointed by House leadership to serve on the Joint Interim Special Committee on Sole Proprietors.
The committee was formed following...
Good Shepherd Pharmacy Offering Curbside Pickup, Home Delivery
With the continued spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, Good Shepherd Pharmacy is providing free prescription delivery services to patients’ households.
The service begins...
Longtime Hermiston Businessman Jack Sobotta Dies
Longtime Hermiston businessman Jack Sobotta has died at the age of 81.
Sobotta, who owned Hermiston Drug for 27 years, died Tuesday at his home...
Commissioners Return from National Conference
Umatilla County Commissioners Bill Elfering and Larry Givens recently returned from the National Association of Counties (NACo) 2014 Western Interstate Region (WIR) Conference held in Anchorage...
UEC to Return $6 Million to Some Members During Month of March
Umatilla Electric Cooperative members who purchased power in 2019 and 2021 will receive a refund in March as part of the utility’s Capital Credits...
Premium Hunt Applications Available
Some hunters pay thousands of dollars to win special raffle tags that offer the chance to hunt deer, elk and pronghorn during a months-long...
Hermiston Senior Center Subject of Presentation
A presentation on the new Hermiston Senior Center will be given at noon on Tuesday, Feb. 24 at the center.
Hermiston Parks and Recreation Director...
BMCC Earns Re-accreditation, Clean Audit Report
Blue Mountain Community College received two pieces of good news recently – the college received notification that its accreditation has been reaffirmed by the...
