Drought emergency declared in Morrow County
SALEM, Ore.-A drought has been declared in three Oregon Counties, including Morrow in the Northeast part of the state.
Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order...
Free pheasant hunts planned for Oregon’s youth hunters in September
SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is hosting free pheasant hunting events for youth hunters across the state, including Eastern Oregon,...
Hermiston’s Melon Fest set for August 16
HERMISTON, Ore.-Melon Fest, a summer celebration of Hermiston’s world-famous watermelons, is set for the downtown area on August 16.
“Whether you’re dressed like a melon...
Gov. Kotek proposes transportation funding plan
SALEM, Ore.-Governor Tina Kotek has released details of a proposed transportation funding plan for lawmakers to consider during the Special Session set to start...
Stabbing on bus near Boardman leaves two injured, one seriously
BOARDMAN, Ore.-More details are emerging after a stabbing aboard an MTR Western Bus near Boardman on the afternoon of August 4, that sent two...
Greater Hermiston Community Foundation grants to help fund community projects
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has awarded a total of $30,000 to four organizations to be used on community projects in 2025.
The...
National Night Out events planned August 5 in Hermiston, Umatilla
HERMISTON, Ore.-National Night Out community events are planned for August 5 in Hermiston and Umatilla.
“The intent behind National Night Out is to provide a...
UEC announces two internal promotions in Engineering Department
HERMISTON, Ore.-Chad Campfield and Ryan Young have been promoted to leadership positions within Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s (UEC) Engineering Department.
The internal promotions of Campfield to...
BMLL Juniors Softball slugs their way to second place at West Regionals
HEPPNER, Ore.-The Blue Mountain Little League Juniors Softball team recently finished second in the 2025 West Region Junior Girls Softball Tournament in Tucson, Arizona.
Coached...
Late July’s gas prices are relatively cool, even as temperatures remain warm.
Most states, including Oregon, are seeing fairly stable prices at the pumps. Crude oil prices remaining below $70 per barrel have helped prevent major...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Adds its First-Ever Neurologist
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to announce the addition of Board-Certified Neurologist, Mantinderpreet Singh, MD, to our esteemed...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 4: Sierra M. Wright, 24, was arrested on the 1200 block of W....
Hermiston’s City Charter Review Committee looking for members
HERMISTON, Ore.-Civic-minded residents are encouraged to join the City of Hermiston’s Charter Review Committee.
The Hermiston City Council approved Resolution 2382, establishing a Charter Review...
Eastern Oregon track and field athletes shine at National Junior Olympics
HERMISTON, Ore.-Several track and field athletes from Northeastern Oregon competed in the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships July 21-27 in Savannah, Georgia.
Seven...
Hermiston watermelon harvest underway at Walchli Farms
HERMISTON, Ore.-The watermelon harvest, a sweet summer staple in Hermiston, is underway at Walchli Farms.
“You get high-quality sweet melon in Hermiston that you don’t...
Umatilla PD investigating shooting
UMATILLA, Ore.-One person was hospitalized after a shooting in Umatilla on the night of July 26.
Umatilla PD Officers responded to the shooting at 210...
Jake Lindsay devoted to his land and community in Heppner
Amid drought and market challenges, the Morrow County farmer embraces the hard work that keeps his family farm alive
MORROW COUNTY — As the harvest...
No injuries reported in Milton-Freewater shooting
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore.-A shooting outside the Community Building on the night of July 26 is under investigation.
Milton-Freewater Police responded to reports of shots fired near...
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation hosts scholarship dinner
HERMISTON, Ore.- The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation awarded $86,500 in scholarships to students pursuing health-related careers at a dinner on July 22.
Over 60...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 27: Mark Allen Hernandez, 41, was cited and released on the 400 block...
