Legislators Hear from E. Oregon Leaders on Transportation Needs
Local leaders from across Eastern Oregon offered thoughts and opinions on transportation, and its coming funding gap, to state legislators during a recent in-person...
New Hermiston Wellness Studio Offers Latest in Health Technology
Joe and Hailey Mendenhall want Hermiston and its surrounding communities to learn there is more to health and fitness than cardio, weightlifting and nutrition.
That’s...
Hermiston Girl Raises Heifer for International Livestock Exposition
Mickenzie Marks swung open the cattle gate Tuesday, Aug. 28, grabbed Lassie's halter and led her out of the pen. With gentle force she...
Umatilla County Ready to Roll Out Deflection Program in October
After rolling back Measure 110, counties are working on a deflection program to help people who could face criminal charges for possession of small...
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 to Form Task Force for Possible Indoor Aquatic Center
The city of Hermiston will put together a task force in the coming weeks to look into the feasibility of an indoor aquatic and...
Oregon Leaders Call on Government for Flexibility to Help Ranchers
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
This summer’s historic wildfires in Oregon have taken a toll on ranchers and their more than a million cows and...
Morrow County Ambulance Service Contracts Finalized
After more than a year of community and legal conflict over the ambulance service provider for Morrow County, residents have a final answer for...
Next Chapter in Oregon’s Fight Against Fentanyl Starts Next Week
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon is about to embark on a new experiment as it seeks to stem the tide of fentanyl overdoses across...
Hermiston City Council Eases Rules Governing Mobile Food Vendors
After several months of public testimony and requests, the Hermiston City Council amended its rules for mobile food vendors at Monday's meeting.
The amendments are...
Drought in the West Has Cost Hydropower Industry Billions
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Persistent drought in the West over the last two decades has limited the amount of electricity that hydropower dams can...
Nearly $40 Million in Federal Funding to Support Health Care in Oregon
Oregon’s Democratic U.S. Sens. Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden, have secured more than $39 million in federal funding for 39 projects in the state...
Construction Projects to Impact Traffic in Downtown Hermiston
Two construction projects replacing 4,900 feet of aging water lines and a 43-year-old lift and pump station in downtown Hermiston will require road closures...
iCan Swim Camp Teaching Water Skills at Hermiston Aquatic Center
The iCan Swim Program this week is teaching basic aquatic and safety skills to 22 swimmers with disabilities at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center.
The program, created by iCan...
Rock & Roll Camp in Pendleton: More Campers, Bands and Jams
The vibrant sounds of guitars, drums and laughter once again filled the air at the Pendleton Center for the Arts.
Now in its 19th year,...
2024 Melon Fest Rolls Into Downtown Hermiston on Saturday
Melon Fest returns to downtown Hermiston this Saturday with a full day of family-friendly fun celebrating the region’s iconic watermelons and the Hermiston community.
The...
Hermiston Council OKs Zoning Change, Annexation Requests
The Hermiston City Council approved the annexation of 2.01 acres of property into the city limits Monday night that will be put on the...
Majority of City Council Favor Changes to Mobile Food Vendor Rules
The Hermiston City Council came to a general consensus Monday night on amending the rules governing mobile food vendors and will take action on...
Life Lessons from Livestock
The sun and heat didn't stop hundreds from gathering inside the Burns Pavilion for the Umatilla County Fair's youth livestock auction.
Lambs, goats, steers and...
Photo Gallery: 2024 Cutest Baby Contest
The 31st Cutest Baby Contest was held Saturday, Aug. 10 at the Umatilla County Fair. Presented by KOHU & The Q, the contest featured...
