Umatilla County Sheriff gives statement after arrest on suspicion of DUI
GILLIAM COUNTY, Ore.- Umatilla County Sheriff Terry Rowan was cited on suspicion of driving under the influence (DUI) on May 16.
A Gilliam County Sheriff’s...
Hermiston’s Jaysen Rodriguez going the distance on the track
HERMISTON, Ore.-Jaysen Rodriguez has rewritten the Hermiston High School distance record book over the course of his cross country and track career for the...
Hermiston Lacrosse ready for quarterfinal matchup with Bellevue
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston Lacrosse team will play in the Washington High School Boys Lacrosse Association (WHSBLA) quarterfinals on May 17.
The Bulldogs, who went 12-1...
Hermiston’s Desert View Elementary to undergo secure entry project this summer
HERMISTON, Ore.-Safety upgrades will be installed at Desert View Elementary over the summer.
“This project is about providing peace of mind for families and a safer...
Painting, repairs to impact Umatilla Bridge traffic for the next year
UMATILLA, Ore.-A painting and repair project on the Umatilla Bridge between Washington and Oregon is expected to impact traffic for the rest of the...
TripCheck celebrates 25 years of keeping Oregon drivers safe
SALEM, Ore.-TripCheck, the Oregon Department of Transportation’s travel information website is celebrating 25 years of operation this May.
Since May 2000, TripCheck has helped millions...
Good Shepherd Family Health and Fitness Day set for May 17
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd Health Care System’s (GSHCS) Family Health and Fitness Day is set for May 17 at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Events...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 25: Cynthia Lynne Driscoll-Cimmiyotti, 52, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Open Path Counseling celebrates grand opening in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-Open Path Counseling, in collaboration with the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the grand opening of its new Hermiston...
UEC promotes new Vice President of Engineering
HERMISTON, Ore.-Umatilla Electric Cooperative announced the promotion of Cole Bode as its new Vice President, Engineering on May 1.
“Cole has grown with UEC during...
University of Oregon to name baseball field in honor of Heppner’s Bob Kilkenny
EUGENE, Ore.-The Oregon Ducks baseball team will step onto a field named for one of Heppner’s own on May 9.
The University of Oregon’s baseball...
Good Shepherd Celebrates 100th Aquablation Therapy Surgery Using Advanced HYDROS™ Robotic System
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has reached a major milestone, performing its 100th Aquablation Therapy surgery using the HYDROS™ Robotic...
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation awards over $86k in scholarships
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has awarded $86,500 in scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The scholarships will support students pursuing careers in...
State Weed Board looking for a member from Eastern Oregon
SALEM, Ore.-The term for the at-large member position from the Eastern part of the state on the Oregon State Weed Board (OSWB) is expiring.
While...
Pendleton Strategic Planning Survey open until May 19
PENDLETON, Ore.-Residents are encouraged to complete the Pendleton Strategic Planning Survey by May 19.
The survey should take about five minutes to complete and is...
2025 Sallie Clemons Scholarships awarded to Good Shepherd employees
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has awarded $86,500 in scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year.
“We are proud to support students and professionals...
Replacement ballots in the mail after “ballot discrepancy” in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Replacement ballots for the May 20 Special Election are being mailed to Umatilla County voters affected by a recent printing/issuing error.
“We have...
Good Shepherd Health Care System acquires 61 acres in Boardman
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced the acquisition of 61 acres of land located on Main Street in downtown Boardman,...
Hermiston School District employee named Oregon’s HR Specialist of the Year
HERMISTON, Ore.-Adrian Rodarte of the Hermiston School District has been named the Oregon Human Resources Specialist Professional of the Year for 2025.
“I was overwhelmed...
Business Spotlight: The Next Chapter
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...
