Business Resource Center closed, UEC community support efforts continue
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) Business Resource Center (BRC) located on North First Street in Hermiston officially closed on June 30, after five...
Imminent wildfire threat prompts State of Emergency in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.-A State of Emergency has been declared in Oregon due to the “imminent and ongoing threat of wildfire.”
The declaration made by Governor Tina...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Letter to our Communities
Hello to all of our patients and communities we serve,
The purpose of this letter is to set the record straight on incorrect information that...
Portland’s WNBA franchise to rekindle Fire name
PORTLAND, Ore.-Portland’s expansion Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team announced its new name and brand identity on July 15.
The team will be the Portland...
Hermiston 8-10 Softball Team claims Oregon State Title
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston 8-10 Softball team won the Little League State Championship on July 10.
“I’m incredibly proud of this team,” said Manager Kristin Dunten....
ODOT workers facing mass layoffs
SALEM, Ore.-Hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees received layoff notices on July 7, including 12 in Umatilla County.
“Consequences to essential transportation services...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 11: Robert Allen Rhodes, 52, was arrested on the 200 block of N.E....
Trailer, motorcycle stolen in Hermiston leads to multiple arrests in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash.-The investigation into a trailer and motorcycle stolen in Hermiston on June 19, ultimately led to the arrest of five people on outstanding...
Hermiston 10/11/12 Softball Team wins third-straight State Title
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston 10/11/12 Softball team won the Oregon Little League State Championship Softball Tournament on July 8 at the Field of Dreams.
“It was...
Hermiston man killed in Malheur County crash
MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore.-A Hermiston man is dead after a crash near Harper on the afternoon of July 8.
Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the...
Gas prices dipping amidst summer travel
Even with record travel over the Independence Day holiday period, gas prices have been trending lower since late June.
Prices in most states, including Oregon,...
Lampreypalooza set for Bonneville Dam July 9
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore.-Lampreypalooza, a family-friendly celebration of the cultural importance of Pacific lamprey, is set for July 9 at Bonneville Dam.
The free event hosted...
Grant funding available for Downtown Umatilla businesses
UMATILLA, Ore.-Downtown business owners can now apply for two updated community development grants worth up to $25,000 each through the City of Umatilla.
Applications for...
Heat Advisory in effect for much of Northeast Oregon
PENDLETON, Ore.-A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of Northeast Oregon, with temperatures expected to hit triple-digits.
The Heat Advisory is in effect from...
29th Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow is July 4-6 in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-Wildhorse Resort and Casino’s 29th Annual Pow Wow is this weekend in Pendleton.
Admission to the Pow Wow on the Wildhorse Resort and Casino...
UCSO looking for information after Warehouse Beach brush fire
HERMISTON, Ore.-A brush fire over the weekend on Warehouse Beach is now under investigation, and the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is asking anyone...
Business Spotlight: Kopacz Nursery & Florist
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...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 1: Danilo Mendoza Ramirez, 20, was arrested on the 100 block of W....
Nonprofit Spotlight: Camp Meadowood Springs
Each month, Northeast Oregon Now will highlight a nonprofit in the greater Hermiston area with its Nonprofit Spotlight. Know of a nonprofit doing good...
Annual controlled burn on Hermiston Butte is June 28
HERMISTON, Ore.-Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD) plans to conduct its annual controlled burn on the butte in Hermiston on June 28.
“This controlled burn...
