ODFW Program Helps Hermiston Students Get Hooked on Trout
"Eggs to fry," might make you think about a hearty breakfast, but to a third grade teacher at Hermiston’s Highland Hills Elementary School and...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Feb. 24: Toni Lynn Warnock, 62, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Lexington’s Katie Imes Appointed to Energy Facility Siting Council
Lexington Town Council member Katie Imes has been appointed to the state's Energy Facility Siting Council.
Imes was appointed by Gov. Tina Kotek and confirmed...
Authorities Reveal Identity of Woman Found Dead in Milton-Freewater
A woman found dead in Milton-Freewater has been identified as 20-year-old Shelby Lynn Cunningham.
Cunningham was previously reported as a missing person out of Milton-Freewater.
On...
Hermiston Standoff Ends Peacefully
A police standoff ended Monday night, Feb. 26, in Hermiston, with two arrests, including a man the U.S. Marshals Service was after.
The Umatilla County...
Hermiston Voters May Get Third Shot at Approving Pot Sales in Town
The Hermiston City Council will decide on whether to allow city residents another chance to legalize sales of marijuana inside city limits following a...
Martha’s House to Offer Free Workshop on Mentor Training March 9
Martha’s House, a transitional family housing program in Hermiston, is offering a free mentor training workshop on Saturday, March 9 from 9-11 a.m. at...
Deadline Looms for Hermiston’s Distinguished Service Nominations
Excitement continues to build as the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation prepares to host the 54th annual Distinguished Service Awards.
The deadline for award nominations...
Artists Get Creative During Climate Change Poster Competition
On Friday, Feb. 23, young artist from Umatilla and Morrow counties celebrated the results of climate change poster contest, sponsored by the Eastern Oregon...
Feds to Collect on Defaulted PPP, EIDL Loans Beginning March 4
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Small Business Resource Center announced today that the U.S. Small Business Administration will begin referring defaulted PPP and EIDL loans...
ODOT Plans Intersection Improvement Project for Pendleton
The Oregon Department of Transportation is designing an intersection improvement project to create a more efficient and safer ride for drivers and reduce the...
Energy Trust of Oregon Program Offers Free LED Lighting Upgrade
Small businesses and nonprofits in Eastern Oregon have a great perk that some are not signing up for.
It’s a chance to change over antiquated...
Area High School Students to Represent UEC at D.C. Youth Tour
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has announced that two local high school juniors have been chosen as the delegates for an all-expenses paid trip to Washington...
Ceremonial Signing Celebrates Historic Columbia River Basin Pact
Delegates representing the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) visited the White House on Feb. 23 for a ceremonial signing of the...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Feb. 18: Marialee Pabon, 31, was arrested near W. Hermiston Avenue and N.W. Fourth...
Morrow County Prepares for Interim Ambulance Services
As the March 12 deadline looms for Morrow County before everything — or maybe nothing — changes, over 100 people joined the Wednesday, Feb....
Columbia Development Authority Board Cancels Feb. 27 Meeting
The Columbia Development Authority Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27 has been canceled.
The board's scheduled public hearing, also set for Feb. 27, has...
Farm City Ag & Home Expo Kicks Off Today, Continues on Saturday
The second annual Farm City Ag & Home Expo gets under way today and continues on Friday, Feb. 23-24, at the Eastern Oregon Trade...
AARP Offers Free Tax Preparation Assistance in Hermiston, Lexington
The AARP Foundation Tax-Aide program is available beginning in February in Hermiston and Lexington.
People do not have to be an AARP member to utilize...
Applications Open for 2024 Hermiston Civic Leadership Academy
The city of Hermiston is now accepting applications to join the 2024 Hermiston Civic Leadership Academy, a chance for residents to grow their leadership...
