Good Shepherd Orthopedics Moves to New, Expansive Location
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is thrilled to announce that Good Shepherd Orthopedics has officially relocated to its new space...
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...
House bill would help Oregon’s Veterans access medical care
SALEM, Ore.-A public hearing on a bill introduced in the Oregon House of Representatives that would provide medical assistance for low-income Veterans was held...
Irrigon Teen in Custody Following School Shooting Threat
The Morrow County Sheriff's Office announced Monday, Sept. 23, it arrested a 14-year-old male student from Irrigon regarding a school shooting threat on social...
Food Vendors Travel Far and Wide for This Year’s Umatilla County Fair
Stroll around the grounds of the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center – home of the 2024 Umatilla County Fair – and you will...
Umatilla Police Seek Public’s Help in Shooting That Injured One
The Umatilla Police Department is asking for the public’s help involving a shooting early Thursday, Sept. 26, that injured a 21-year-old man.
Police in a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Facebook Video Series Puts Spotlight on Irrigon Restaurant
On the side of Highway 730 running through Irrigon stands the Rustic Truck Bar and Grill, a bar and restaurant that started less than...
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,...
Hermiston Nears One-Mile Milestone in Citywide Sidewalk Infill Program
With the installation of 550 feet of new sidewalk on South 1st Place in front of the Hermiston Skatepark this summer, the city of...
Business Spotlight: The Next Chapter
Northeast Oregon Now’s “Business Spotlight” highlights a local business in the greater Hermiston area. Know of a great local business in the community? Feel...
Good Shepherd Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Matthew J. Thompson
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced the arrival of Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Matthew J. Thompson, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, to the Good Shepherd Orthopedics...
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...
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)...
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...
First 2024 Case of West Nile Virus Detected in Morrow County
West Nile virus, which is spread by mosquitoes, has been detected in mosquitoes at a testing site in Morrow County, according to Oregon public...
Hermiston Mural Project Sends Message of Unity
A mural project inspired Hermiston residents to paint shoulder to shoulder to send out a message about unity and togetherness in the Latino community.
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