March 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 5 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported five new cases of COVID-19 - down 13 from Wednesday's total.
The last time there were five or fewer new...
Tillamook Gives More Than $19,000 to Morrow County Schools
The Tillamook County Creamery Association, producer of Tillamook Cheese, just made two generous donations to schools in the Morrow County School District. Tillamook has...
Boardman Little League Meeting Scheduled for Jan. 11
There will be a meeting for the 2018 Boardman Little League season on Thursday, Jan. 11 at 6 p.m. at the SAGE Center.
This open...
Smitty's Expands with Outdoor Post
Campers, hunters and anglers in the Hermiston area have a new and convenient place to find the gear they need.
Smitty’s Outpost, situated on Highway...
$7 Million Technology Projects to Improve Safety in E. Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation will install variable message signs and new truck parking to improve safety and help traffic flow smoother on several...
Farm City Ag & Home Expo Kicks Off Today, Continues on Saturday
The second annual Farm City Ag & Home Expo gets under way today and continues on Friday, Feb. 23-24, at the Eastern Oregon Trade...
AWS Girls’ Tech Day at HHS Helps Girls Dream of Careers in STEAM
AWS Girls’ Tech Day took place this past Saturday, Oct. 14, at Hermiston High School in Hermiston.
This year’s event brought together more than 150...
Driver Cards a Good Start, Committee Says
The Oregon driver card ballot measure was among the topics addressed Monday night at the Hispanic Advisory Committee (HAC) meeting at Hermiston City Hall.
If...
Rep. Smith Hosting Leadership Hermiston Class at State Capitol
Today, State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) welcomes the 2019 Leadership Hermiston class to the Oregon State Capitol.
The two-day visit began yesterday with a legislative reception...
HPD Weekend Roundup
Here’s a rundown of Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
2 informational reports
6 theft reports/arrests
4 warrant...
Boardman Support Group Offering Free Classes on Controlling Diabetes
The Columbia River Community Health Services diabetes education and support group is offering six weeks of free classes to those wanting to learn how...
Snow Impacts Schools, Playoff Game
Snow and icy road conditions are playing havoc in the Lower Columbia Basin with widespread school closures and the postponement of tonight’s football playoff...
Legislators Propose Child Tax Credit in Early Childhood Budget Plan
By Ben Botkin
Oregon legislative leaders are proposing a $1,000-per-child tax credit as part of their broader early childhood budget plan.
The tax credit is aimed...
Third Student-Built Home Going Up for Sale
The third home of the Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program (CBSHP), Fieldstone #3, is almost complete and will soon be ready for viewing by...
Oregon Business Profiles EOT General Manager
Oregon Business magazine has a feature profiling Joe Franell, general manager of Eastern Oregon Telecom (EOT).
The profile is in the form of a question-and-answer...
Hwy. 395 Construction Schedule for This Week
Day and nighttime construction activities continue in Hermiston along U.S. 395 for the Oregon Department of Transportation’s $3.7 million highway improvement project.
Motorists and pedestrians...
Yarn Crafters Invited to ‘Knit in Public’ at McKenzie Park on June 10
Knitters, crocheters, and all yarn crafters are invited to get together to celebrate “Knit in Public Day” on Saturday, June 10, at McKenzie Park...
Princess Sentenced for Irrigon Cockfighting Derbies
KPTV is reporting that a Romanian princess and a former sheriff’s deputy were sentenced Wednesday to three years of probation after apologizing for their...
Voters Could Decide on $104 Million School Bond
Hermiston voters will be asked to approve a bond measure in 2017 that would replace Rocky Heights Elementary School and possibly Highland Hills Elementary...
Volunteers Needed for Boardman Track Meet
Volunteers are needed to help out with the annual Columbia River Invitational Track Meet on Saturday at Riverside High School in Boardman.
Volunteers are needed...
