Fire District to Add Fire Prevention Specialist Thanks to State Grant
Umatilla County Fire District #1 was awarded a $285,102 grant allowing it to add a new employee to the staff.
The grant comes from the...
Good Shepherd Celebrating National Hospital Week Throughout May
National Hospital Week wraps up on Saturday, but Good Shepherd Health Care System is extending the celebration throughout the month of May.
The hospital’s Employee...
Familiar Face in Boardman Ready to Take on City Manager Role
For Brandon Hammond, the lure of returning to Boardman was migrating from an education career to a role in city government.
“A lot of what...
Quiet Breakfast with Wife Interrupted by Bizarre Assault from Stranger
Scott Smith was expecting a nice, quiet breakfast with his wife on Saturday morning at The Pheasant on Main Street. It turned out to...
Facebook Page Going After School Board Candidate for Past Tweets
An anonymous Facebook page has popped up with posts calling out a Hermiston School Board candidate for past tweets that are critical of Hermiston.
The...
Downtown District Launches Business Incubator Space Program
Have you ever wanted to dip your toes into the retail business world without making a full-on commitment? Well, now’s your chance.
The Hermiston Downtown...
ODFW: Controlled and Premium Hunt Deadline is Monday, May 15
Don't wait until the last minute to apply for a controlled or premium hunt as the May 15 deadline falls on a Monday this...
Irrigon Accepting Vendor Applications for Upcoming Farmers Market
The city of Irrigon is accepting vendor applications for the 2023 Irrigon Farmers Market.
The market will be open on Tuesdays, 5:30-8:30 p.m., from Memorial...
Port of Morrow Commission OKs Billion-Dollar Deal for Amazon
The Port of Morrow Commission voted Wednesday, May 10, to approve tax breaks for Amazon worth more than $1 billion over 15 years to...
Daniel Headley Named New Hermiston High Volleyball Coach
Daniel Headley has been hired to serve as the new Hermiston High School head volleyball coach.
Headley has 25 years of volleyball coaching experience, the...
BMCC Sets Graduation Date
Blue Mountain Community College has set the date for its graduation ceremony in June.
The ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, June...
Hermiston’s Newest City Park to Be Named Horizon Park
Hermiston not only has a new city park under development, but as of Monday night it also has a name for the park.
The Hermiston...
Riverside FFA Holding 2nd Annual Plant Sale on Friday, Saturday
The Riverside Junior/Senior High School FFA chapter is holding their second annual plant sale this Friday and Saturday, May 12-13 in the school greenhouse.
There...
Project PATH Near Umatilla Already Exceeding Expectations
Stepping Stones Alliance continues to make strides toward the completion of the transitional housing project near Umatilla.
According to Stepping Stones Alliance board chair Cathy...
Hermiston Council Votes to Begin Gettman Road Extension Process
The Hermiston City Council took the first formal step on Monday toward extending Gettman Road out to Highway 395.
The council passed a resolution clearing...
Hermiston Spring Bazaar Happening at 2 Locations on Saturday
Hermiston’s annual Spring Bazaar is set for this Saturday, May 13 at two locations – the Hermiston Community Center and the Harkenrider Senior Activity...
Hospital Auxiliary Awards $2,000 Scholarships to Area Students
Several area students pursuing further education in nursing were recently awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary.
The recipients and where they...
Umatilla County Hires Bentz’ Field Rep as New Emergency Manager
Umatilla County has a new emergency manager.
The county in a press release Monday, May 1, announced the board of commissioners hired Sage Delong to...
Columbia River Summer/Fall Salmon, Steelhead Seasons Set
Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently finalized seasons and regulations for 2023 Columbia River summer and fall recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries.
Detailed regulations are...
Hermiston Cinco de Mayo’s Return to Festival Street a Hit with Crowds
Hermiston’s Cinco de Mayo returned to Festival Street on Sunday for its annual celebration and the location proved to be a hit with the...
