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Wildhorse Foundation grants awarded to Northeast Oregon organizations
MISSION, Ore.- The Wildhorse Foundation recently announced grant awards totaling $495,628 for the first quarter of 2026.
“This was a highly competitive grant cycle, with over $1.5 million requested from 70 eligible applicants,” said Ella Meyers, Foundation Administrator.
A total of 35 organizations...
Good Shepherd to host free seminar on social media and child...
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is hosting a free seminar on social media and child development on Wednesday, May 27, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Conference Centers 1 & 2 at 610 NW 11th St.,...
Watermelon Slam Pickleball Tournament set for June 27 in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Watermelon Slam Pickleball Tournament is set for June 27 at the Good Shepherd Pickleball Complex in Hermiston.
Sponsored by Good Shepherd Health Care System, Watermelon Slam is a fundraiser for ShelterBox and the Hermiston Rotary Club and will...
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Wildhorse Foundation grants awarded to Northeast Oregon organizations
MISSION, Ore.- The Wildhorse Foundation recently announced grant awards totaling $495,628 for the first quarter of 2026.
“This was a highly competitive grant cycle, with over $1.5...
UEC earns fourth straight Customer Satisfaction Award
HERMISTON, Ore.-Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has been recognized with a customer satisfaction award for the fourth straight year.
“Listening to our members is an important...
Wildhorse Foundation Grant will help Hermiston fund Agape House storage project
HERMISTON, Ore.-A $30,000 Wildhorse Foundation grant will allow the City of Hermiston to help fund construction of a new storage facility and garage at...
UTFD Chief appointed to Fire Service Policy Council
MISSION, Ore.-Umatilla Tribal Fire Department (UTFD) Chief James Hall has been appointed to the Governor’s Fire Service Policy Council.
“I was honored to receive an...
Open burning now closed in UCFD#1 service area
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Open burning within the Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD#1) service area, including both Hermiston and Stanfield, is now closed.
Open burning closed...
Business Spotlight: Xotix Outdoor Care
HERMISTON, Ore.-Xotix Outdoor Care is a fairly new business in Hermiston, but the local landscape design, installation, and maintenance company is leaving its mark...
Revamped Think Big Space expands STEM access for Umatilla students
UMATILLA, Ore.-Middle and high school students in Umatilla now have access to updated science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) resources thanks to the Umatilla...
“More Good Days, Together”: May is Mental Health Awareness Month
HERMISTON, Ore.-May is National Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to increase the understanding of mental illness, highlight the realities of living with conditions,...
Watermelon Slam Pickleball Tournament set for June 27 in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Watermelon Slam Pickleball Tournament is set for June 27 at the Good Shepherd Pickleball Complex in Hermiston.
Sponsored by Good Shepherd Health Care...
Groundbreaking held for veterans housing project in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Umatilla County Housing Authority hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for Liberty Village, a housing development focused on supporting homeless veterans, at 588 E....
Hermiston residents, leaders connect at City Chat
HERMISTON, Ore.- Hermiston’s third City Chat of 2026 was May 20 at Kopacz Nursery and Florist at 465 W. Theater Lane.
Held quarterly, Hermiston City...
Unofficial election results in for Northeast Oregon, statewide races
HERMISTON, Ore.-Unofficial results for Oregon’s primary election on May 19 are now in for local, regional and statewide races, bonds and ballot measures.
“I want...
New Hermiston travel agency offers personalized, accessible travel
HERMISTON, Ore.-A new travel business in Hermiston is helping make dream vacations more accessible than ever.
World Beyond Barriers provides vacation and trip planning for...
Distinguished Citizen Awards honor some of Umatilla’s finest
UMATILLA, Ore.-Five community members were honored at the annual Umatilla Distinguished Citizen Awards Banquet on May 15.
Presented by the Umatilla Chamber of Commerce, the...
Local financial advisor and Hermiston Chamber hold ribbon cutting, open house
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and Edward Jones Financial Advisor Devin Bailey hosted a ribbon-cutting and open house on May 14.
“It seems like...
Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic returns to Pendleton in August
PENDLETON, Ore.-Professional women’s golf will return to Pendleton for the fifth consecutive summer this August.
Wildhorse Resort & Casino recently announced that this year’s Wildhorse...
New Echo City Manager focused on “Smart Growth”
ECHO, Ore.-Mike Gonzalez, Echo’s new City Manager, has been on the job about four months and is excited for the potential for economic development...
MCSD Board approves contractor for Riverside Junior/Senior High School project
MORROW COUNTY, Ore.- A contractor for upgrades and renovations at Riverside Junior/Senior High School in Boardman has been approved.
The District Evaluation Committee recommended Bouten...
New Thornhollow Bridge opened on Umatilla Indian Reservation
MISSION, Ore.-A new Thornhollow Bridge is now open on the Umatilla Indian Reservation after being damaged by flooding in 2020 and ultimately removed.
Confederated Tribes...
