Hermiston Altrusa Awards $1,000 Scholarships to Three Local Students
Altrusa International of Hermiston has awarded $1,000 Dorothy Juve Memorial Scholarships to three local students.
The scholarships are awarded each spring to worthy applicants who...
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...
Good Shepherd Offering Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class on Wednesday, April 20 from 2 to...
Juan Rodriguez Named New Principal of West Park Elementary School
Hermiston School District Superintendent Tricia Mooney announced on Friday that Armand Larive Middle School Assistant Principal Juan Rodriguez will serve as West Park Elementary...
Work Resumes on Highway 395 Next Week; to Conclude in May
The Oregon Department of Transportation will resume work on Highway 395 this month.
This project, along U.S. 395 between S.E. 4th in Hermiston and Interstate...
I-84 Eastbound Lane Now Open
The Interstate 84 eastbound freeway is now open in eastern Oregon, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT).
OR 204 (Tollgate Highway) and OR...
Still Time to Register for the Virtual Entrepreneur Day on April 19
There is still time to register for the virtual Entrepreneur Day which takes place Tuesday, April 19.
The event is hosted by the Eastern Oregon...
I-84 Westbound Lane Now Open to Single-Lane Traffic After Crashes
Updated as of 1:07 p.m.: Interstate-84 is now closed eastbound between Exit 216 (six miles east of Pendleton) and Exit 374 in Ontario due...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 12: Lylyana Jamie-Sanchez, 20, was arrested on the 1300 block of N. First...
Wyden to Hold Virtual Town Halls in Umatilla, Morrow Counties
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is holding 12 live online town halls hosted by People’s Town Hall in April for residents of Umatilla, Morrow, Coos, Curry, Yamhill,...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative Reaches Capital Credits Milestone
In its 85th year, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has reached a rare milestone — surpassing $100 million in total refunds to its members through...
Sewer Upgrade Will Close N. 1st Place Beginning Next Week
The first of three major Capital Improvement Plan projects on N. First Place will begin the week of April 18.
Next week, work will begin...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Diabetes Prevention Course
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer a free diabetes prevention course on Thursday, April 14.
Created by the CDC, the course is for people...
Hermiston City Council Candidate Face Off in Monday Night Forum
Six candidates vying for three Hermiston City Council seats in the May 17 election shared their views on the state of Hermiston and their...
Umatilla County Library District Budget Committee to Meet April 14
The Umatilla County Special Library District FY2022-23 Budget Committee will meet on Thursday, April 14.
The meeting is set for 5:30 p.m. at the district...
I-84, U.S. 395 Now Open in E. Oregon
Interstate 84 and U.S. 395 are now open in eastern Oregon.
Crews from the Oregon Department of Transportation worked through the night and into this...
Severe Weather, Stuck Trucks Force Closure of Stretches of I-84
Interstate 84 and U.S. 395 remain closed in eastern Oregon due to severe weather and stuck, unchained trucks blocking lanes.
Crews from the Oregon Department...
ODOT: Don’t Place Political Campaign Signs On State Right of Way
With elections approaching, the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reminds property owners and campaign supporters that temporary political signs may not be placed on state...
Council Approves LID Assessment After Adding Back $250,000
The Hermiston City Council approved the final assessment of a new Local Improvement District Monday night, two weeks after initially considering the assessment before...
Oreogn Fish & Wildlife Seeks Public Feedback on 2023-25 budget
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will host four virtual public listening sessions, one for each of four regions in the state, to...
