Some of Hermiston area’s finest honored with Distinguished Service Awards
HERMISTON, Ore.-Seven community members were honored at the 55th Annual Distinguished Service Awards on March 19 at the Hermiston Community Center.
Hosted by the Good...
Umatilla Electric Returning $6 Million to Members in Capital Credits
Just in time for the holiday season, the Umatilla Electric Cooperative Board of Directors is delivering a special gift to its member-owners — $6...
OSP Investigating Officer-Involved Shooting in Milton-Freewater
The Oregon State Police investigating officer-involved shooting in Umatilla County.
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at 6:38 p.m., Milton-Freewater dispatch received a call reporting that a...
Hermiston Daytime Curfew Aims to Curb Truancy During School Hours
The Hermiston City Council approved an ordinance at its Nov. 25 regular meeting to introduce a daytime curfew aimed at promoting school attendance.
The ordinance,...
Fire District to Hire Firefighters, EMTs with Federal Grant Money
A federal grant of almost $7 million will allow Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 to hire new emergency medical technicians and firefighters in...
Hermiston City Council Candidates Make Their Case at Forum
Six candidates for four at-large Hermiston City Council seats gathered Thursday night to make their case for their election.
The city of Hermiston and the...
Hermiston steer wrestler chasing World Championship
HERMISTON, Ore.-A local steer wrestler living his rodeo dream has been near the top of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Tour for the...
Light Up A Life Fundraiser Underway in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-The 37th Annual Light Up A Life fundraiser in support of Vange John Memorial Hospice is now underway and is the perfect way...
SAGE Event Center Gearing Up to Celebrate Grand Opening
The Port of Morrow invites the community to celebrate during the dedication of the SAGE Event Center.
According to a press release, the expansion project...
Happy Canyon Board of Directors Announces 2025 Princesses
The Happy Canyon Board of Directors has announced the appointment of Avery Quaempts and Korie Spencer as the 2025 Happy Canyon Princesses.
The two...
Good Shepherd hosts Legislative Breakfast in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) hosted a Legislative Breakfast highlighting the last year at the hospital and providing an overview of continued...
Project Along Umatilla River in Pendleton Gets $250,000 Grant
The Pendleton Development Commission approved a grant to knock down and redevelop two houses along the Umatilla River as part of an effort to...
Pinwheels for Prevention: GSHCS ceremony raises awareness about child abuse
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) hosted a Pinwheels for Prevention event on April 17 as part of National Child Abuse Prevention Month.
“Good...
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...
JB Brick Company Celebrating 5 Years of Serving Lego Lovers
Lego lovers everywhere will want to stop by the JB Brick Company in Hermiston today and Saturday as it celebrates its five-year anniversary with...
Good Shepherd employees celebrated at 2025 Service Awards
HERMISTON, Ore.-The 2025 Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) Employee Service Awards were held on October 23.
GSHCS employees were honored for tenures of service...
Santa Claus to Arrive in Hermiston Tonight Following Holiday Parade
Santa Claus is scheduled to make a pre-Christmas stop in Hermiston this evening following the Lighted Holiday Parade.
The fun takes place on Hermiston’s Festival...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Adds Board-Certified Pediatrician Dr. Madalina Mindrut
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is delighted to announce the addition of Board-Certified Pediatrician Madalina Mindrut, MD, FAAP, to Good...
Columbia and Snake River Tribes Fight to Keep Fishing Traditions Alive
By Jordan Gale and Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
This summer for the first time the U.S. government acknowledged that nearly a century of damming waterways...
Hermiston Voters Elect Durón, Kelso, Hayward & Roberts to City Council
Three new faces will be on the Hermiston City Council when it convenes for its first meeting of the year on Jan. 13 and...
