OHA to Distribute $31 Million to Groups Fighting Health Inequities
By Lynne Terry
The Oregon Health Authority will give $31 million to nonprofits, churches and other community organizations to reduce health care inequities in the...
Eighth Annual DVS Fund-Raising Walk Set for April 30 at Good Shepherd
The eighth annual In Her Shoes fundraising walk, hosted by Domestic Violence Services, Inc., is set for Saturday, April 30 at the Good Shepherd...
Corps Seeks Public Comment for McNary Master Plan Revision
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) is seeking public comment for the upcoming revision of the McNary Master Plan.
The Corps...
Port of Morrow Commission Names Mittelsdorf New Executive Director
The Port of Morrow Commission has named Lisa Mittelsdorf as its new executive director following an internal search.
Mittelsdorf has been with the Port of...
Crash Site Turns to Crime Scene When Driver Steals Ambulance
A single-vehicle crash site on Interstate 5 on Friday suddenly turned into a crime scene when the driver of the crashed vehicle stole the...
Education Service District Honors 2022 Crystal Apple Award Winners
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and its component school districts are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Crystal Apple Awards for...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 28: Spencer Carl Seitoku Hull, 38, was arrested on the 1700 block of N....
Oregon’s ‘Watch for Wildlife’ License Plates Available in Early May
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will start issuing a new license plate May 4 for the Oregon Wildlife Foundation. The “Watch for Wildlife”...
Deer Tags Reduced for Some Heppner, Interstate, Starkey Hunts
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife announced on Wednesday that tag numbers for four controlled deer hunts are being reduced for the 2022...
HIV Campaign Encouraging Testing Launches in Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL) and End HIV Oregon unveiled a new advertising campaign recently to encourage people in more rural parts...
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...
Good Sheperd Health Care System Offering Free Tai Chi Class
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free Tai Chi class from May 2 to July 20.
The class meets from 9 to 10...
COVID Recovery Grant Program Opens for Live Venue Operators
Business Oregon is receiving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds to support live event venue operators and live event producers/presenters...
Oregon Gas Prices Steady While National Average Ticks Up
The recent dip in gas prices has reversed as crude oil prices remain stubbornly elevated. Upward pricing pressure on concerns that less Russian oil...
Early Learning Hub Announces Available Community Grants
The Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub (BMELH) supports community partners by providing financial support through grants.
The grants are aimed at helping children and families...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet April 28
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, April 28.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
ODOT Updates Progress on Several Eastern Oregon Highway Projects
The Oregon Department of Transportation gave an update Tuesday on several projects in Umatilla and Morrow counties.
I-84: Old Oregon Trail Highway (MP 241-248.5)
Crews are...
‘AWS Think Big Space’ Coming to Hermiston Next School Year
The city of Hermiston has been selected as the latest site for the next Amazon Web Services (AWS) Think Big Space.
The new AWS Think...
UEC Celebrates Past Year with Return to In-Person Annual Meeting
For the first time since 2019, Umatilla Electric Cooperative held its Annual Meeting in-person Saturday at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center.
Members were...
IMEST Hires Dave Williams as Director of School Improvement
InterMountain ESD has hired Dave Williams as a new director of school improvement for the 2022-23 school year.
Williams is the current Principal at Sunridge...
