Irrigon Woman Pleads Guilty to Second-Degree Manslaughter
An Irrigon woman pleaded guilty to several charges stemming from a Christmas Day accident that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy last...
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...
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...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Invites Public to 8th Annual Community Meeting
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) invites patients, staff, and the communities of Eastern Oregon to attend the 8th Annual Community...
Hermiston turns out for Good Shepherd’s Annual Community Meeting
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) held its 8th Annual Community Meeting on November 13.
Over 550 community members joined hospital staff, physicians, healthcare...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Family Medicine Physician Joshua Stanfield, DO
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) proudly welcomes Dr. Joshua Stanfield, a Board-Certified Family Medicine & Osteopathic Medicine Physician, to its team...
Hermiston High teacher selected as Judge at California FFA Convention
HERMISTON, Ore.-Sandy McKay, a Hermiston High School teacher has been selected to be a judge at the California Future Farmers of America (FFA) State...
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation Presents Breast Cancer Support Bags to Good Shepherd Cancer...
HERMISTON, OR – In a heartfelt gesture of support for those undergoing treatment for breast cancer, the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) proudly...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Dr. Adam Smith, Board-Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to welcome Board-Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist Adam Smith, DO, to the Good Shepherd...
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...
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 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...
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)...
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...
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...
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...
City Council to Raise Hermiston Energy Services Rates Next Year
Customers of Hermiston Energy Services (HES) will see their rates go up next year.
That news came from Monday night's Hermiston City Council work session...
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 City Council Approves Three-Phase Electricity Rate Increase
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to raise electricity rates in three phases over an 18-month period beginning in March 2025.
The council voted...
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...



























