Hermiston PD to start “Good Shepherd Patrol Beat”
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved an agreement between Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) and the Hermiston Police Department (HPD) at its regular...
Stranded shed hunters found safe near Kamela
PENDLETON, Ore.-Two men who got stranded while shed hunting on Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) land on March 30 were safely...
Grants will help CTUIR members develop job skills
MISSION, Ore.-Two recently awarded grants will help members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) with job training and employment.
The two...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 19: Dillan Drake Massey, 34, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Oregon House passes “Alyssa’s Law” to improve school safety
SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill on March 25 that would require school districts in the state to consider installing...
Adjusted water and sewer rates proposed in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-The City of Pendleton will adjust water and sewer rates effective April 1.
Water and sewer rates are increased 2.5 percent annually based on...
Donate to celebrate a local healthcare worker this Doctors’ Day
HERMISTON, Ore.-Doctors’ Day is March 30 and there’s still time to make a charitable donation to the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) in...
Hermiston FFA brings home top honors from State Convention
HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston Future Farmers of America (FFA) brought several awards back to the east side of the state from the recent Oregon State FFA...
Umatilla Tribal Fire and Police departments name firefighter and officer of the year
PENDLETON — The Umatilla Tribal Fire Department and Umatilla Tribal Police Department recently announced their Firefighter of the Year and Law Enforcement Officer of...
“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...
