Umatilla Electric Powers Economic Growth with New Substation
A new Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) substation recently came on line at the South Hermiston Industrial Park.
The newly energized Kelli Boulevard Substation now ranks...
CDA Board Makes No Moves on Executive Director Evaluation
Two months after a Columbia Development Authority meeting rife with tension and veiled accusations of misconduct, board members reviewed a potential executive director performance...
River Point Farms Donates $16,352 to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
In the spirit of giving, River Point Farms and its employees showed their generosity by donating $16,352 on Tuesday to the Good Shepherd Community...
Public Health Alert for Illicit Opioid Overdose Spike in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Public Health on Tuesday, Nov. 26 issued an overdose alert in response to a recent increase in accidental overdoses or poisonings related...
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Set for Hermiston High School on Nov. 28
The Community Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28 at Hermiston High School.
A full-service meal with dessert will be served at...
Hermiston Honors Carlisle Harrison for Transformative Contributions
The city of Hermiston celebrated a community icon Monday as Carlisle Harrison was recognized during the Hermiston City Council meeting for receiving the Lasting Impact Award...
Hermiston City Council Gets Project PATH Update, Tours Facilities
Project PATH, the transitional housing program on Lind Road, was paid a visit Monday night by members of the Hermiston City Council.
The visit was...
Reimagined Candy Cane Village, Skating Rink Open Dec. 6
Candy Cane Village and the new skating rink will open on Friday, Dec. 6 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) as...
Sight of Passage: More Than 60 Students Receive Free Eyeglasses
It was a vision worth seeing when more than 60 students received free prescription glasses at West Park Elementary School.
“I can see much better,”...
Katie Skillman Photography Opens for Business in Umatilla
A new photo studio has popped up in Umatilla.
Katie Skillman Photography opened Oct. 27 inside the EP Dodd Building at 505 Willamette Ave., Suite...
Task Force Discusses Pool Assessment and Site Priorities
A task force has begun discussions on developing a new year-round aquatic and wellness center for the greater Hermiston area.
Health, Aquatics & Wellness Center (HAWC)...
Pendleton Man Receives Prison Time for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
WASHINGTON, D.C. – A Pendleton man is going to federal prison for 90 days for his role in the breach of the U.S. Capitol...
Nearly 200 Area Students Attend AWS’ Girls’ Tech Day at HHS
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Girls’ Tech Day on Saturday brought together nearly 200 sixth- to eighth-grade students across Morrow and Umatilla County.
The mission of Girls'...
HSD Featured in Newsweek Series for Innovative Career Pathways
The Hermiston School District has earned national recognition in Newsweek’s Education Series 2024, spotlighting the district's approach to career and technical education (CTE).
Highlighted in the...
Hermiston Middle Schooler Attends College in Her Spare Time
Zolie Pin is taking her first college class this fall, and it all comes down to wanting contacts.
After two years of Zolie, 11, asking...
Hermiston Launches Quarterly City Chat Series to Engage with Residents
The city of Hermiston will begin a new series of quarterly City Chat events to bring residents and city leaders together for open and...
Coffee Shop Donates a Day’s Proceeds to Fight Against Cancer
Coffee businesses face stiff competition in big and small cities alike, but that didn’t stop The Human Bean in Hermiston to step up in...
Hermiston Chamber Welcomes Grounded Mama Massage Therapy
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new member – Grounded Mama Massage Therapy – with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the chamber office on...
Good Shepherd Celebrates Achievements at Community Meeting
Good Shepherd Health Care System celebrated its highlights and accomplishments of the past year during its seventh annual Community Meeting Wednesday at the Eastern...
Irrigon Pickleball Club Invites Public to Attend Dedication of New Courts
A new pickleball court has surfaced in Irrigon.
The Irrigon Pickleball Club is holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m. for the...
