Drilling underway at Hermiston, AWS aquifer project
HERMISTON, Ore.-Drilling for an Aquifer Storage and Recovery Project in the South Hermiston Industrial Park is now underway.
The Hermiston City Council approved the public-private...
Fire crews mopping up after brush, corn fire on Highway 207
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Fire crews are currently mopping up after a brush fire near Highway 207 in Umatilla County.
Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD1) was...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
May 23: Daniel Jaime Diaz, 43, was arrested on a warrant on the 1200...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Auxiliary awards $24k in scholarships
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Health Care System Auxiliary awarded $24,000 in scholarships to eight local students pursuing careers in health care or a medical...
Community memorial service and live butterfly release set for June 21
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) will host a Community Memorial Service and live butterfly release on June 21.
“Our goal for this event...
Bill to help bring pro baseball to Portland headed to Gov. Kotek’s desk
SALEM, Ore.-A bill to help bring professional baseball to Portland passed out of the Oregon House on June 17, and is now headed to...
Good Shepherd Pickleball Complex celebrates grand opening
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Pickleball Complex at 1800 NW 6th Street hosted a grand opening celebration on June 14.
Over 300 people attended the celebration...
Following multiple fires, UCFD1 reminding community that burn ban is in place
HERMISTON, Ore.-Multiple fires have broken out in the Hermiston area since Memorial Day and Umatilla County Fire District #1 is reminding everyone that open...
Blue Mountain Community College celebrates the Class of 2025
PENDLETON, Ore.-Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) held its graduation ceremony at the Pendleton Convention Center on June 11.
BMCC class of 2025 by the numbers
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Recent Hermiston High grads, military enlistees honored at Oregon State Capitol
SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon House of Representatives honored graduates of the class of 2025 who have enlisted in the military on June 11.
Six recent Hermiston...
Free summer meals available for kids in Eastern Oregon
HERMISTON, Ore.-Free summer meals are available to anyone under the age of 18 through the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, known as “Summer...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
May 16: Alonzo Calderon Camaro, 25, was arrested near S. Highway 395 and Cemetery...
Large brush fire contained after forcing evacuations in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-A large brush fire near the bus barn in the Liberty Lane area of Hermiston that forced some evacuations of nearby residents was...
Proposed bipartisan legislation aimed at decreasing impact of wildfires
WASHINGTON, D.C.-Bipartisan legislation introduced in Congress on June 11 would address the harmful impacts of wildfires across the nation, especially in the west.
U.S. Senator...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Board-Certified Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist Joyce Koh, MD
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Joyce Koh, a highly-skilled gastroenterologist & hepatologist...
Hermiston’s newest park named for longtime community and children advocates
HERMISTON, Ore.-On May 27, the Hermiston City Council unanimously voted to name the city’s newest park, located at 1552 Northeast 8th Place, Sherman Park,...
Umatilla High School celebrates its largest graduating class
UMATILLA, Ore.-The largest graduating class in the history of Umatilla High School received their diplomas on June 7.
“The Class of 2025 faced change, challenges...
Cause of fire that forced temporary evacuations in Hermiston now known
HERMISTON, Ore.-The cause of a fire that caused temporary evacuations in the Bensel Road area in Hermiston on June 5 is now known.
Umatilla County...
Pendleton Bucks win state 4A baseball championship
KEIZER — Mason Strong drove in four runs, and Evan Lehnert pitched a complete game, as Pendleton ran over top-ranked Marist Catholic 14-3 in...
Good Shepherd to Host Free Orthopedic Seminar on Common Hand Conditions
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is hosting a free orthopedic seminar for common hand conditions on Monday, June 9, 2025,...
