Pendleton Man Arrested in Connection with Jan. 6 Shooting
A Pendleton man was arrested Tuesday in connection with a shooting that occurred earlier this month.
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office detectives arrested Travis Laib, 35,...
Waste Retrieval Underway on Final Tank in Hanford’s AX Farm
The U.S. Department of Energy Office of River Protection (ORP) recently took another step in reducing environmental risk at the Hanford Site, as workers...
Sturgeon Retention Closing in The Dalles and John Day Pools This Week
Today, Jan. 25, is the last day to retain sturgeon in The Dalles Pool (mainstem Columbia River from The Dalles Dam upstream to John...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 22: Juan Rodriguez Pacheco, 51, was arrested on the 500 block of N.E....
Weston-McEwen High School Honors New Hall of Fame Inductees
Weston-McEwen High School and Athena-Weston School District have announced the induction of five individuals and two teams into the Weston-McEwen High School Hall of Fame.
The TigerScot Hall...
Oregon Launches New Free Hotline for Legal Advice on Abortion
By Julia Shumway
The Oregon Department of Justice has launched a hotline (503-431-6460) to provide free legal advice to people with legal questions about abortions.
Attorney...
Hermiston Council Passes Ordinance Allowing for Wider Driveways
The proliferation of three-car garages and RV pads in single-family neighborhoods in Hermiston has prompted the city to increase the maximum allowable width of...
Pendleton Inmate Dies in Custody
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Thomas James Kjersten, died on Monday, Jan. 23.
Kjersten was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution...
Boardman Public Works to Pick Up Christmas Trees Through Jan. 31
The Boardman Public Works Department will be picking up Christmas trees daily Monday through Friday until Jan. 31.
Residents are asked to place their tree...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet on Jan. 26
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held Thursday, Jan. 26.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district...
Hermiston Oregon Sportsplex Scheduled for March Completion
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Hermiston Herald and is part of a content-sharing partnership between Northeast Oregon Now and the Hermiston...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Walking Program Starting Jan. 24
Good Shepherd Health Care System is hosting a free in-person low-intensity walking program for those needing relief from arthritis pain or just wanting to...
Education Foundation to Host Follow Your Art Fundraiser at EOTEC
Tickets are on sale now for the 12th annual Hermiston Education Foundation Follow Your Art fund-raising event on Saturday, Feb. 4 at Eastern Oregon...
After Catastrophic 2020, City of Echo Works to Prevent Future Flooding
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Hermiston Herald and is part of a content-sharing partnership between Northeast Oregon Now and the Hermiston...
Boardman City Council to Hold Workshop Session on Jan. 28
The Boardman City Council will meet in a workshop session on Saturday, Jan. 28 at Boardman City Hall in the Council Chambers
The session is...
Hermiston Chamber Seeks Nominations for 2023 DCA Gala
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for the 53rd annual Distinguished Citizens Awards gala, set for March 1 at the Hermiston Community...
Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 6,100
In Oregon, nonfarm payroll employment rose by 6,100 jobs in December, following a gain of 8,200jobs in November.
According to the Oregon Employment Department, the gains in December were largest in manufacturing (+2,400 jobs), construction (+1,300), and professional and business services (+1,100). The largest...
Motorists: Be Prepared with ODOT’s Winter Roadway Guide
It’s hard to tell what winter driving hazards you might experience over the next several months, so get your family ready with ODOT’s Winter Roadway...
Tickets on Sale for Winter Gala at Hermiston Community Center
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Winter Gala on Jan. 28 at the Hermiston Community Center.
The 21-and-over event includes a tri...
Oregon Has 3rd-Largest Monthly and Yearly Drops in Gas Prices in Nation
he short days and winter weather of January are making people drive less, lowering gasoline demand. But the price of crude oil has climbed...
