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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...
Basketball

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

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...
Meeting

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...