Irrigon Elementary School Holds First Career Fair for Students
Irrigon Elementary School (IES) recenty invited professionals from various industries to their school, offering students an opportunity to explore different careers in an engaging...
Port of Morrow Will Pay $2 Million to Clean Up Dirty Drinking Water
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Port of Morrow will send nearly $2 million to the Oregon Health Authority to support clean drinking water efforts in northeast...
Drive Carefully, It’s Peak Migration Time for Many Animals
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them...
Hermiston Police Search for Answers to Recent Increase in Shootings
With an increase of reported shootings in the Hermiston area in 2023, Hermiston Police Department officials said they are seeking help to address the...
BMCC Reports Growth in Student Enrollment for 1st Time in Years
Enrollment at Blue Mountain Community College is up significantly for the first time since the pandemic.
Data reported at the fourth week of the term...
Oregon Districts Attempt to Normalize Going to School Every Day
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon students appear to be making some progress, but state and local education leaders are concerned about high absentee rates...
TruCare Pregnancy Clinic Celebrates New Location in Hermiston
TruCare Pregnancy Clinic in Hermiston celebrated its new location Thursday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Friends, supporters, staff and representatives of the Hermiston Chamber of...
Nonprofit Run by Local Women Make Big Contributions to Community
One woman with $100 can make a small difference, but 100 or more women each with $100 can make a big difference.
That was the...
Hermiston Nonprofits Make Their Pitch at Inaugural Volunteer Fair
Tuesday afternoon at the Hermiston Community Center was the very picture of connecting and networking as nonprofits, service clubs and would-be volunteers gathered for...
Council Makes Amendments to Homeless Camping Ordinance
The Hermiston City Council made some clarifications to an ordinance passed last month addressing homeless camps within the city limits.
The clarifications deal primarily with...
Desert Rose Ministries Closes Doors After 10 Years of Service
After a decade of feeding the homeless and helping addicts find treatment, Hermiston’s Desert Rose Ministries is closing its doors for good at the...
Hospital, Area Agencies Take Part in Disaster Preparedness Drill
It’s better to plan for a disaster that never strikes than to be caught off guard when one does.
With that in mind, Good Shepherd...
City of Boardman Receives $250K from ODOT for Road Project
Boardman city officials learned Wednesday, Oct. 18, that the city will receive $250,000 from the Oregon Department of Transportation for road construction.
“It's amazing,” City...
New Car Wash Owner Turns Business into Place of Opportunity for Youth
Most of us would look at Rick’s Car Wash in Hermiston as a place to wash your vehicle.
But for new owner Oscar Cota, it’s...
Council Pays Tribute to Hermiston Recycled Water Department
The Hermiston City Council gave special recognition Monday night to the staff of the city’s Recycled Water Department for its role in protecting the...
Oregonians Express Concern About Homelessness and Drug Addiction
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
More than 40% of Oregon adults believe homelessness is the most important issue in the state, according to a recent...
Nonprofit Seeks Community Support for Low-Income Housing Project
An Oregon-based nonprofit is hoping to secure community support and state funding to develop low-income housing in Hermiston.
Maryam Bolouri, director of real estate development...
Umatilla Resident Fulfills 20-Year Dream of Owning Taco Truck
With the grand opening of his Tacos El Capitan on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 67-year-old Sabas Arenas Gonzalez, of Umatilla, has fulfilled a nearly 20-year-old dream...
Hermiston Among Cities Getting Funding to Fight Climate Change
The city of Hermiston will receive a $1 million federal grant to plant new trees along the Umatilla River.
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff...
Study: BMCC Drives $157.5 Million Economic Impact to E. Oregon
A new study has revealed the extensive impact that Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) has on the Eastern Oregon regional economy and its return...
