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Hermiston track athletes to compete in National Junior Olympics

HERMISTON, Ore.-Six local track athletes are competing in the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships July 21-27 in Savannah, Georgia. The athletes from Hermiston...

Good Shepherd offering Ostomy Support Group for patients, families and caregivers

HERMISTON, Ore.-The next meeting of Good Shepherd Health Care System’s (GSHCS) Ostomy Support Group is scheduled for September 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. The free support...

Business Resource Center closed, UEC community support efforts continue

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) Business Resource Center (BRC) located on North First Street in Hermiston officially closed on June 30, after five...

Imminent wildfire threat prompts State of Emergency in Oregon

SALEM, Ore.-A State of Emergency has been declared in Oregon due to the “imminent and ongoing threat of wildfire.” The declaration made by Governor Tina...
Basketball

Portland’s WNBA franchise to rekindle Fire name

PORTLAND, Ore.-Portland’s expansion Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team announced its new name and brand identity on July 15. The team will be the Portland...

Health Fair set for Mirasol Family Health Center July 19

Mirasol Family Health Center, 589 N.W. 11th St. in Hermiston, invites everyone to their annual health fair this Saturday, July 19. The event goes from...

Hermiston 8-10 Softball Team claims Oregon State Title

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston 8-10 Softball team won the Little League State Championship on July 10. “I’m incredibly proud of this team,” said Manager Kristin Dunten....

ODOT workers facing mass layoffs

SALEM, Ore.-Hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees received layoff notices on July 7, including 12 in Umatilla County. “Consequences to essential transportation services...

Hermiston’s Movies in the Park start July 11

Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and head to Butte Park this evening as the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department kicks off this...

Hermiston PD arrest log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: June 11: Robert Allen Rhodes, 52, was arrested on the 200 block of N.E....
Police Car

Trailer, motorcycle stolen in Hermiston leads to multiple arrests in Kennewick

KENNEWICK, Wash.-The investigation into a trailer and motorcycle stolen in Hermiston on June 19, ultimately led to the arrest of five people on outstanding...

Hermiston man killed in Malheur County crash

MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore.-A Hermiston man is dead after a crash near Harper on the afternoon of July 8. Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the...

Gas prices dipping amidst summer travel

Even with record travel over the Independence Day holiday period, gas prices have been trending lower since late June. Prices in most states, including Oregon,...
Lamprey Passage

Lampreypalooza set for Bonneville Dam July 9

CASCADE LOCKS, Ore.-Lampreypalooza, a family-friendly celebration of the cultural importance of Pacific lamprey, is set for July 9 at Bonneville Dam. The free event hosted...

Grant funding available for Downtown Umatilla businesses

UMATILLA, Ore.-Downtown business owners can now apply for two updated community development grants worth up to $25,000 each through the City of Umatilla. Applications for...

Heat Advisory in effect for much of Northeast Oregon

PENDLETON, Ore.-A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of Northeast Oregon, with temperatures expected to hit triple-digits. The Heat Advisory is in effect from...
Wildhorse Pow Wow

29th Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow is July 4-6 in Pendleton

PENDLETON, Ore.-Wildhorse Resort and Casino’s 29th Annual Pow Wow is this weekend in Pendleton. Admission to the Pow Wow on the Wildhorse Resort and Casino...

UCSO looking for information after Warehouse Beach brush fire

HERMISTON, Ore.-A brush fire over the weekend on Warehouse Beach is now under investigation, and the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is asking anyone...

Business Spotlight: Kopacz Nursery & Florist

Northeast Oregon Now’s “Business Spotlight” highlights a local business in the greater Hermiston area. Know of a great local business in the community? Feel...

Hermiston PD arrest log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: June 1: Danilo Mendoza Ramirez, 20, was arrested on the 100 block of W....