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Oregon building codes to require heat pumps in new homes

HERMISTON, Ore.-New Oregon State Building Codes taking effect in October mandate that heat pumps be installed in new residential structures built with air conditioning...

Hermiston hosts tour of upgraded Safety Center

HERMISTON, Ore.-A tour of Hermiston’s Bob Shannon Public Safety Center, currently being renovated at 330 S. First Street was held on March 23. City Councilors,...

Hermiston High School senior earns OSU’s Presidential Scholarship

HERMISTON, Ore.-Delaney Weiseler, a senior at Hermiston High School, has been awarded the Presidential Scholarship from Oregon State University (OSU). “We are incredibly proud of...

West Umatilla Mosquito Control District’s 2026 control program underway

HERMISTON, Ore.-The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District’s (WUMCD) 2026 Mosquito Control Program is now underway. The mosquito district, which covers 525 square miles in Western...

Hermiston Dance ready to defend State Title

HERMISTON, Ore.-The defending State Champion Hermiston High School Dance Team is heading back to the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) State Tournament on March...

Hermiston, Irrigon students to represent UEC at Washington, D.C. Youth Tour

HERMISTON, Ore.-Two local students will represent the Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) at the Washington, D.C. Youth Tour this summer. UEC announced on March 19, that...

New RecycleOn Center opens in Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.-A new drop-off center to expand access to recycling services is now open in Hermiston. The new RecycleOn Center, located at Sanitary Disposal at...

Distinguished Service Awards honor some of Hermiston area’s finest

HERMISTON, Ore.-Six community members were honored at the 56th Annual Distinguished Service Awards on March 19 at the Hermiston Community Center. Hosted by the Good Shepherd Community...

Swap out studded tires by April to avoid potential fines

SALEM, Ore.-Drivers in Oregon have two weeks to remove studded snow tires before April 1. After a mild winter, warm spring weather is here, and...

White-nose syndrome detected in Oregon bats

SALEM, Ore.-White-nose syndrome (WNS) has been detected in bats in Oregon for the first time. White-nose syndrome is caused by the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans, which attacks the...

Hermiston engages with residents at latest City Chat

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston’s second City Chat of 2026 was March 17 at the Hacienda West Apartments. Hermiston City Councilors Maria Duron, Jeff Kelso and Jackie Linton,...

Construction of new Umatilla PD station impacts traffic

UMATILLA, Ore.-Parts of three streets in Umatilla are now closed due to construction of the new Umatilla Police station. C, D, and 7th Streets are...

Free hip and knee joint replacement seminar is March 23 in Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.- Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is hosting a free seminar on hip and knee joint replacement on Monday, March 23, from...

Subsurface drilling to collect data at Umatilla Marina

UMATILLA, Ore.-Work is now underway to collect data about the subsurface conditions beneath the Umatilla Marina. A barge is expected to be in place in...

Hermiston residents warned of fraudulent invoice scam

HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston is warning residents of a fraudulent invoice scam targeting those doing business with the City. Scammers may be reviewing publicly...

Morrow County students explore tech careers

BOARDMAN, Ore.-Morrow County School District (MCSD) students participated in a technology career exploration event at the Blue Mountain Community College Workforce Training Center in...

Boardman celebrates its Distinguished Citizens at 36th Annual Awards Banquet

BOARDMAN, Ore.- The Boardman Chamber of Commerce hosted its 36th Annual Awards Banquet at the SAGE Center on March 11. The annual awards ceremony and...

Oregon utilities ask Gov. Kotek to reconsider hydropower changes

SALEM, Ore.-Consumer-owned utilities across Oregon sent a letter to Governor Tina Kotek on March 9 concerning her support for a recent court order regarding...

Free Pregnancy and Birth Class set for March 18 at Good Shepherd

HERMISTON, Ore.-The next "What to Expect While Expecting" free monthly pregnancy and birth class is March 18 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in...

Good Shepherd Health Care System to Host Free Seminar on Hip and Knee Joint...

HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is hosting a free seminar on hip and knee joint replacement on Monday, March 23,...