Hermiston unveils Capital Improvement Plan to address infrastructure needs
HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston released an update on its 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) this week.
An outline of water, wastewater and street improvements...
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...
Oregon House Bill would ensure free meals for all students
SALEM, Ore.-A bill currently being considered in the Oregon State House of Representatives would ensure free school meals for all students, even if proposed...
Measles cases rising nationwide, none reported in Umatilla County
HERMISTON, Ore.-The number of measles outbreaks so far this year has already surpassed the total for all of 2024.
According to the Centers for Disease...
More than $2.9M coming to Northeastern Oregon school districts
SALEM — Oregon’s K-12 public schools in 2025 will receive a record $76.8 million from the Common School Fund.
Oregon has 197 public school districts; the...
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...
Spring Break events and activities around the region
HERMISTON, Ore.-Spring Break is coming up over the next few weeks for many districts around the region. Here’s a look at some local camps...
Planning to travel this summer? Real ID deadline is May 7
SALEM, Ore.-Real ID’s will be required to fly commercially starting May 7 and Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) offices across Oregon are seeing...
Baker Bulldogs bring 4A State Basketball Title home to Northeastern Oregon
FOREST GROVE, Ore.-The Baker Bulldogs boys basketball team brought a State Title home over the weekend after a 64-46 victory over Marshfield on March...
Hermiston PD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Mar. 6: Jerardo Pedro Sital, 26, was arrested on the 200 block of S.E....
Oregon House Bill would expand “telephone solicitation” to include texting
SALEM, Ore.-Tired of constant calls from telemarketers at the most inopportune times? A new House Bill in the Oregon Legislature would crack down on...
Deadline for Agricultural Workforce Housing Grants is March 18
SALEM, Ore.-Applications for Oregon Agricultural Workforce Housing Grants (OAWHG) are due March 18.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has $5 million in OAWHG available...
Hermiston High, Principal honored for commitment to military employees
HERMISTON, Ore.-Principal Tom Spoo has been recognized for Hermiston High’s support of National Guard and Reserve military members in the workplace.
“We are honored to...
Umatilla County Public Health monitoring Pertussis outbreak
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A Pertussis outbreak in Umatilla County has expanded to 21 confirmed and suspected cases.
Pertussis, also known as Whooping Cough, is a highly...
Man with warrant for attempted murder in South Dakota arrested in Umatilla
UMATILLA, Ore.-A man wanted on several out-of-state warrants, including one for murder was arrested in Umatilla on March 13.
A Umatilla Police Sergeant on patrol...
Info sessions set for Eastern Oregon rural healthcare education camps
LA GRANDE, Ore.-The Northeast Oregon Area Health Education Center (NEOAHEC) is holding two online question and answer sessions regarding upcoming free MedQuest summer camps.
The...
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...
Winter gravel pickup starts March 12 in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-In perhaps the surest sign yet that spring is finally here, the City of Pendleton will start its winter gravel pickup on Wednesday,...
Bowling for Charities League raises over $4k for local organizations
HERMISTON, Ore.-Five organizations will benefit from $4,560 raised during a recent Bowling for Charities League at Desert Lanes.
“The more we can give back to...
Baker boys and girls basketball ready for State Quarterfinals
BAKER CITY, Ore.-The Baker Bulldog Boys and Girls basketball teams are both into the quarterfinals of the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) State Tournament.
“We...
