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Demand for Food Spikes as Many Oregonians Struggle with Hunger
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
After the pandemic ended, the demand for food continued to increase in Oregon, with the need for millions more pounds of produce, pasta and other staples at meal sites and food pantries.
The Oregon Food Bank...
Hermiston Christian School to Host Christmas Market on Dec. 2
Hermiston Christian School’s second annual Christmas Market fund-raising event is set for this Saturday, Dec. 2 at Hermiston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave.
The market goes from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features over 30 local artisans with...
4,000-Plus People Visit Hermiston for Recent AAU Basketball Tourney
Hermiston welcomed players and their family members from surrounding areas recently for AAU’s Autumn Kickoff Classic.
More than 4,000 guests visited town for youth basketball, including about 1,000 athletes on over 80 teams and their crowds of fans. Locally, the...
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Demand for Food Spikes as Many Oregonians Struggle with Hunger
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
After the pandemic ended, the demand for food continued to increase in Oregon, with the need for millions more pounds...
Tribes to Receive $915,000 to Overhaul Recycling Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) more than $900,000 to update and overhaul its...
Hermiston Christian School to Host Christmas Market on Dec. 2
Hermiston Christian School’s second annual Christmas Market fund-raising event is set for this Saturday, Dec. 2 at Hermiston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave.
The...
Boardman Seeks Public’s Help in Selecting New City Motto
The city of Boardman wants a new motto and is holding a contest to pick the winner.
Those participating are asked to create a short...
4,000-Plus People Visit Hermiston for Recent AAU Basketball Tourney
Hermiston welcomed players and their family members from surrounding areas recently for AAU’s Autumn Kickoff Classic.
More than 4,000 guests visited town for youth basketball,...
Law Enforcement, Walmart Teaming Up for Holiday Toy Drive Dec. 2-3
Local law enforcement and Walmart Transportation have partnered together again for the fifth annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 2-3 at Walmart stores...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunch on Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center serves meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11 a.m. so the...
County Fair Accepting Applications for Fair Court Chaperone Trainee
The Umatilla County Fair is seeking applicants for fair court chaperone trainee.
Fair Court alumni Rebecca Manning will step down at the end of 2024...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Nov. 13: Cody Michael Britt, 32, was arrested on the 300 block of S....
SAGE Center Hosting Free Activities for Families on Saturday
The next SAGE Saturday event is set for tomorrow, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road...
Good Shepherd Among Top Hospitals in Nation for Nursing Communication
When a patient is admitted to a hospital, they can experience a wide range of emotions including anxiety and confusion.
Sure, they want to get...
Umatilla County Fair Announces Four New Fair Court Members
The Umatilla County Fair will have four new princesses on its Fair Court for 2024.
The new court members are Cheyanne Lancaster of Hermiston, Hailey Loiland of...
Community Foundation Joins Secures Matching Funds for Local Donations
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has joined the “Raise Up Umatilla County” fundraising campaign with the opportunity to multiply local donations through matching...
Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrigon Offering Drive-Thru Meals
Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place in Irrigon, is offering drive-through meals.
Meals are to be picked up between 12 and 12:30 p.m....
Pendleton Altrusa Holding Holiday Bazaar on Saturday
Altrusa of Pendleton's Holiday Bazaar is set for this Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate.
The event features lots of vendors...
Umatilla Among 12 Oregon Counties with Gas Prices Below $4 a Gallon
Lower crude oil prices are putting downward pressure on gas prices.
The national average has fallen to its lowest price since February, while the Oregon...
Pendleton Fire & Ambulance Welcomes New Chief, Fire Marshal
New leadership has taken the wheel at Pendleton Fire & Ambulance.
Pendleton’s former assistant fire chief, Anthony Pierotti, stepped into the fire chief role on...
State Revenue Forecast Shows Stable Economy, Low Jobless Rate
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon state revenues are stable with low inflation and unemployment in the economy, according to the December revenue forecast released on Wednesday...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet Today
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held today, Nov. 16.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district...
SAGE Center in Boardman Hosting Winter Market on Nov. 17-18
The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, is hosting some free events this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 during their Winter Market.
Ladies Night...