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Hermiston City Council to consider contract for Geer/Harper realignment project
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council plans to consider awarding a construction contract for the realignment project at the intersection of Geer Road, Harper Road, and North 1st Place at its regular meeting on April 13.
Resolution No. 2418 has been included...
“Understanding Your Grief” support group starts April 29 in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-“Understanding Your Grief-Hope for Healing,” a six-week grief support group starts April 29 in Hermiston.
The series provides information, resources and support through understanding companionship for those coping with grief.
“Grief is not a straight line it doesn’t have neat...
Umatilla High School robotics team competing at District Championships
UMATILLA, Ore.-Umatilla High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 4125 Confidential, is currently competing at the Pacific Northwest District Championships.
4125 Confidential earned their spot at the PNW Championships, April 8-11 at Eastern Washington University (EWU) in Cheney, Washington, with...
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Hermiston City Council to consider contract for Geer/Harper realignment project
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council plans to consider awarding a construction contract for the realignment project at the intersection of Geer Road, Harper Road,...
Umatilla High School robotics team competing at District Championships
UMATILLA, Ore.-Umatilla High School’s FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team, 4125 Confidential, is currently competing at the Pacific Northwest District Championships.
4125 Confidential earned their spot...
“Understanding Your Grief” support group starts April 29 in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-“Understanding Your Grief-Hope for Healing,” a six-week grief support group starts April 29 in Hermiston.
The series provides information, resources and support through understanding...
Gas prices stay high, national average over $4 a gallon
AAA reports this week that the national average for gasoline has surpassed $4.00 a gallon, and the Oregon average has reached $5.00 a gallon...
New water fountains installed in Pendleton’s Grecian Heights Park
PENDLETON, Ore.-Two new water fountains have been installed in the North and South ends of Grecian Park in Pendleton.
Pendleton Youth Soccer Association (PYSA) purchased...
Free webinars to help rural Oregon communities prepare for disasters
SALEM, Ore.-A free webinar series to help rural Oregon communities prepare for potential natural disasters is set for this spring.
“This series is designed to...
Oregon’s 5.2 percent unemployment rate for January above national average
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 5.2% in January and 5.3%, as revised, in December, while the U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3% in January and 4.4%...
Inaugural CarTunes Music Festival set for June in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-The inaugural CarTunes Music Festival is set for June 12-13 at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) in Hermiston.
R.B. and Kris...
Gov. Kotek declares drought emergency in Deschutes, Umatilla and Baker Counties
SALEM, Ore.-Following an unusually dry winter, a drought emergency has been declared in three Central and Eastern Oregon Counties ahead of what is expected...
Hermiston park benches honor longtime community leaders
HERMISTON, Ore.-New benches in Riverfront Park, outside City Hall, and at Funland Playground honor Ed Brookshier, Rod Hardin and Dr. Dave Drotzman, three longtime...
Vaccine survey open for Umatilla County residents
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Umatilla County residents are encouraged to share their opinions about vaccines through a short online survey from Umatilla County Public Health (UCo).
“We...
UEC’s Capital Credits program to return $3 million to members
HERMISTON, Ore.-Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) will return almost $3 million to members through its Capital Credits program this spring.
UEC’s Board of Directors has approved...
Hermiston High Dance wins 3A Hip Hop State Championship
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston High School Dance team won the 3A State Hip Hop Championship at the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) State Dance and...
UCFD#1 Fire Marshal honored for decades of service
STANFIELD, Ore.-Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD#1) Fire Marshal Scott Goff recently received the Oregon Fire Marshals Association (OFMA) President’s Award and Life Member...
Arbor Day Tree Giveaway is April 4 in Hermiston
The free annual Arbor Day Tree Giveaway, hosted by the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department and the Hermiston Rotary Club, is set for this...
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...
