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From shop to stage: “Greased Lightning” rolls into Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston High School Drama Department will be putting on “Grease” starting February 20, and one of the stars of the show recently...

Hermiston High School Men’s Wrestling celebrates its seniors

HERMISTON, Ore.-The last week of January was a dominant one for the Hermiston Men’s Wrestling team. The Bulldogs hosted Chiawana on Senior Night on January...

Applications open for free MedQuest Camps for Oregon students

LA GRANDE, Ore.-Applications are now open for the free 2026 MedQuest Health Career Exploration Camps for high school students interested in medical careers in...

Hermiston Girls Wrestling sends seniors out with a win

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston’s Varsity Girls Wrestling team concluded a dominant season on the mats against Chiawana on January 29. The 2026 Mid-Columbia Conference (MCC) Champion Bulldogs...

Rotary Youth Exchange Program celebrated in Hermiston

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston Rotary Club hosted its annual Youth Exchange Special Event at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) on the afternoon...

Higher crude oil prices, winter weather drive up gas prices

Various geopolitical events have sent crude prices above $60 per barrel, and the major winter storm that gripped much of the eastern U.S. has...

Eastern Oregon projects part of $100 million in funding across state

WASHINGTON, D.C.-Over $100 million in federal investments will fund community-initiated projects across the state, including Eastern Oregon in fiscal year 2026. The last of the...

Stanfield basketball poised to finish season strong

STANFIELD, Ore.-The Stanfield Varsity Boys basketball team beat Ione/Arlington 84-62 in a non-league contest for its sixth straight win on January 22. After a fourth...

Hermiston approves EOTEC property actions

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved resolutions relating to the construction of two RV parks at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC)...

Freezing temp tips to stay warm, save on heating bills

HERMISTON, Ore.-A deadly winter storm continues to grip a large swath of the country, leaving hundreds of thousands without power. At least 18 deaths have...

Hermiston Unified Basketball: A Celebration of school and community inclusion

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston High School’s Unified Basketball team took the court against Grandview in a gym full of students, staff, family, and community members for...

Photo Gallery: Stanfield vs. Ione/Arlington Girls Basketball

STANFIELD, Ore.-The Stanfield Varsity Girls Basketball team picked up a dominant 71-18 non-league win over Ione/Arlington on January 22. The Tigers improved to 12-4 overall...

Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Opens Spring 2026 Grant Cycle to Support the Health...

HERMISTON, OR – The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) is accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Grant Cycle, supporting nonprofit organizations that serve...

Pendleton Council tables decision on next Essential Air Contract

PENDLETON, Ore.-The Pendleton City Council decided to table a decision on the selection of the City’s next Essential Air Service (EAS) carrier at its...

Dorran to serve on Statewide Data Center Advisory Committee

SALEM, Ore.-Oregon Governor Tina Kotek announced the formation of a statewide Data Center Advisory Committee on January 20. “As our state faces rapid growth of...

Hermiston Updating its Transportation System Plan

HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston is in the process of updating its Transportation System Plan (TSP), and residents are invited to learn more about...

Hermiston’s Annual Peace March Honors Legacy of Dr. King

HERMISTON, Ore.-Despite near freezing temperatures, the Hermiston community came out to honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr with the annual Peace...

Hermiston, Umatilla partner on Internet Needs Study

HERMISTON, Ore.-Residents and business owners in both Hermiston and Umatilla have the opportunity to participate in a study to assess the need for broadband...

Boats burn, sink in Umatilla Marina

UMATILLA, Ore.-Three boats burned and sank in the Umatilla Marina during a two-alarm fire on the morning of January 19. Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District...

Free Pregnancy and Birth Classes start Jan. 21 at Good Shepherd

HERMISTON, Ore.-A series of free monthly pregnancy and birth classes starts January 21, and runs from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in Conference Centers...