“Speed Networking” Luncheon benefits local businesses in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce hosted its first-ever speed-networking event for local businesses on March 26.
About 40 people representing 35 different businesses and...
OR Legislature mulls funding bill to bring baseball to Portland
SALEM, Ore.-A public hearing on a bill to possibly bring professional baseball to Portland was held by the Senate Finance and Revenue Committee on...
Remove studded tires by April to avoid any possible fines
HERMISTON, Ore.-Still driving around with the clickety-clack of studded tires? It could cost you come April 1.
By law studded tires are allowed on Oregon’s...
Early spring storm to bring strong winds, possible thunderstorms
PENDLETON, Ore.-An early spring storm could bring potentially damaging high winds, thunderstorms and hail to the region Wednesday night.
While temperatures should be very spring-like...
New Pendleton Schools Superintendent has strong ties to region
PENDLETON, Ore.-The Pendleton School District will have a new Superintendent when students head back to school in the fall.
On March 11, the district announced...
Hermiston PD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 11: Abinadi Munoz, 25, was arrested on the 900 block of S. Highway...
Hermiston’s Read and Walk Trail now open
HERMISTON, Ore.-Enjoy reading and the outdoors? The new Read and Walk Trail in Riverfront Park is now open.
Families and the community are encouraged to...
Umatilla launches mass notification system for emergency alerts
UMATILLA — Residents of Umatilla now can get city emergency alerts on their smartphones.
The city of Umatilla has collaborated with CivicPlus, a government technology...
Hermiston unveils Capital Improvement Plan to address infrastructure needs
HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston released an update on its 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) this week.
An outline of water, wastewater and street improvements...
Some of Hermiston area’s finest honored with Distinguished Service Awards
HERMISTON, Ore.-Seven community members were honored at the 55th Annual Distinguished Service Awards on March 19 at the Hermiston Community Center.
Hosted by the Good...
Oregon House Bill would ensure free meals for all students
SALEM, Ore.-A bill currently being considered in the Oregon State House of Representatives would ensure free school meals for all students, even if proposed...
Measles cases rising nationwide, none reported in Umatilla County
HERMISTON, Ore.-The number of measles outbreaks so far this year has already surpassed the total for all of 2024.
According to the Centers for Disease...
More than $2.9M coming to Northeastern Oregon school districts
SALEM — Oregon’s K-12 public schools in 2025 will receive a record $76.8 million from the Common School Fund.
Oregon has 197 public school districts; the...
Hermiston High teacher selected as Judge at California FFA Convention
HERMISTON, Ore.-Sandy McKay, a Hermiston High School teacher has been selected to be a judge at the California Future Farmers of America (FFA) State...
Spring Break events and activities around the region
HERMISTON, Ore.-Spring Break is coming up over the next few weeks for many districts around the region. Here’s a look at some local camps...
Planning to travel this summer? Real ID deadline is May 7
SALEM, Ore.-Real ID’s will be required to fly commercially starting May 7 and Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) offices across Oregon are seeing...
Baker Bulldogs bring 4A State Basketball Title home to Northeastern Oregon
FOREST GROVE, Ore.-The Baker Bulldogs boys basketball team brought a State Title home over the weekend after a 64-46 victory over Marshfield on March...
Hermiston PD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Mar. 6: Jerardo Pedro Sital, 26, was arrested on the 200 block of S.E....
Oregon House Bill would expand “telephone solicitation” to include texting
SALEM, Ore.-Tired of constant calls from telemarketers at the most inopportune times? A new House Bill in the Oregon Legislature would crack down on...
Deadline for Agricultural Workforce Housing Grants is March 18
SALEM, Ore.-Applications for Oregon Agricultural Workforce Housing Grants (OAWHG) are due March 18.
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has $5 million in OAWHG available...
