BMCC’s Annual Holiday Dinner Takes Place on Dec. 5 in Pendleton
The Associated Student Government (ASG) of Blue Mountain Community College will hold its annual Holiday Dinner on Thursday, Dec. 5.
The dinner will take place from 5 to...
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,...
Umatilla Electric Returning $6 Million to Members in Capital Credits
Just in time for the holiday season, the Umatilla Electric Cooperative Board of Directors is delivering a special gift to its member-owners — $6...
ODFW Offering Gift Ideas That Also Support Conservation
Christmas will soon be here and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife has some gift ideas for the outdoor enthusiast in your life.
All...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Nov. 25: Jovanna Ramirez Ayala, 47, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Area Students Encouraged to Apply for 2025 Tour of Washington, D.C.
Area high school juniors have a chance to win a week-long trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the 2025 National Electric Cooperative Youth...
Second Pendleton Man Goes to Prison for Jan. 6 Capitol Breach
A second Pendleton man is going to federal prison for his actions during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S. Capitol.
U.S. District Judge...
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...
Home Decoration Contest Lets Community Share Holiday Spirit
The holiday season is just around the corner and it's time to get in touch with your inner Clark Griswold.
The city of Hermiston and...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunch on Tuesday & Thursday
The Hermiston Senior Center serves meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11 a.m. so the...
Hermiston City Council Passes Fats, Grease and Oil Ordinance
The Hermiston City Council unanimously passed an ordinance that requires businesses to install grease traps to pour out fats, oil and grease.
During its regular...
Deadline to Apply for HCAC Scholarship Applications is Dec. 31
Submission deadline for Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition (HCAC) 2025 scholarship applications is Dec. 31.
High School seniors from Echo, Hermiston, Stanfield and Umatilla are eligible...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on Dec. 16
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 16 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston.
The blood drive will...
CDA Board Makes No Moves on Executive Director Evaluation
Two months after a Columbia Development Authority meeting rife with tension and veiled accusations of misconduct, board members reviewed a potential executive director performance...
State Approves New Recycling Rules to Reduce Packaging Pollution
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Starting this summer, Oregonians across the state will begin to receive a standardized list of what can and cannot be...
First Christian Church to Host Free Open Table Lunch Each Monday
The First Christian Church in Hermiston hosts an open table meal at 11 a.m. each Monday.
The meal is free to anyone in need. The...
Good Shepherd Offering Babysitting Basics Class on Dec. 14
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a Babysitting Basics class on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Participants will learn child-care techniques, children’s developmental stages and what...
Umatilla County, Port Still at Odds Over CDA Lawsuit, Land Allocation
BOARDMAN — The Columbia Development Authority Board continues to be divided on the issue of which entities should be in control of certain land...
Hermiston Farm Fair Accepts Vendor Registration Through Nov. 29
Vendors still have time to join the Hermiston Farm Fair.
The event is Dec. 4-5, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade...
River Point Farms Donates $16,352 to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
In the spirit of giving, River Point Farms and its employees showed their generosity by donating $16,352 on Tuesday to the Good Shepherd Community...
