SAGE Center in Boardman to Host AWS Girls’ Tech Day on Oct. 29
The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, is set to host another AWS Girls’ Tech Day on Saturday, Oct. 29.
Girls’ Tech Day events...
Republicans Face Best Chances in Years to Gain Oregon Senate Seats
By Connor Radnovich
Republicans have their best chance in years to wrest control of the Oregon Senate away from Democrats this November, buoyed by national...
Fire District Crews Put Out Brush Fire
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched to brush fire on Echols Road off of Minnehaha Road on Thursday morning.
Upon arrival crews came...
Assistance Dogs to Graduate on Monday at Pendleton’s EOCI
Joys of Living Assistance Dogs is hosting a graduation and passing of the leash on Monday at the Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution (EOCI).
Six assistance...
Oregon Natural Gas Providers Raising Residential Rates Up to 25% This Fall
By Alex Baumhardt
Oregonians relying on natural gas for home heating and cooking will be paying significantly more this winter.
On Nov. 1, NW Natural, the...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet Today
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held today, Oct. 27.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 25: Kiefer Samuel Broadbent, 28, was arrested on the 800 block of S....
Hermiston Linebacker Club Meets Thursday at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27 at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. 1st...
Hermiston Voters to Decide on Sale of Psilocybin Inside City Limits
In the Nov. 8 election, Hermiston voters will decide on Measure 30-153, which would prohibit psilocybin-related businesses from operating within city limits.
Psilocybin is a...
Umatilla County Fair Board Seeking Applications for 2023 Fair Court
The Umatilla County Fair is now accepting 2023 Fair Court applications.
The deadline to apply is 9 a.m., Friday, Nov. 4. The program is available for...
OHDC to Host Hallowen Family Resource Event on Sunday
Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) in Hermiston is hosting a Halloween Family Resource event on Sunday, Oct. 30.
The event is open to all ages...
Urban Renewal Area Creates Funding for Residential Development
The Hermiston City Council voted at its regular meeting Monday to approve the formation of the Southwest Hermiston Urban Renewal Area (SHURA), setting the...
Report Shows Oregon Students Falling Behind in Reading and Math
By Alex Baumhardt
Oregon’s fourth- and eighth-graders are falling behind in math and reading, according to the latest results of the National Assessment for Educational...
Council Votes in Favor of Housing, Homeless Shelter & HEROS
The Hermiston City Council had a short, but impactful meeting Monday night with votes that will affect housing availability, the homeless, as well as...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Leman Louis Bledsoe, died Oct. 20.
Bledsoe was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in...
ODOT: Prepare Now for Winter Driving Conditions in Higher Elevations
Travelers heading to high elevation areas in Eastern Oregon should be ready for winter weather.
The National Weather Service forecasts predict low temperatures and rain will...
Watch for Crews, Changes near I-84 Exit 180 at Westland Road
Crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation will be closing off the access to Livestock Road from Westland Road that is closest to the...
State Offers Voting Services for Oregonians with Disabilities
People with disabilities have the right to vote in Oregon. And thanks to vote-by-mail, many Oregonians have an accessible way to cast their ballot....
Boardman Council to Hold Special Meeting, Executive Session Oct. 25
The Boardman City Council will hold a special meeting and executive session on Tuesday, Oct. 25.
According to a press release, the meeting will be...
