Walden Bill Aims to Improve Forest Management, Reduce Wildfire Risk
As Oregon faces a rapidly approaching wildfire season, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) today introduced legislation to improve forest management and reduce the...
Hermiston Art Festival to Showcase Region’s Artistic Talent on May 18
Spring is in the air and with it the Hermiston Art Festival is bringing a new freshness and excitement to Downtown Hermiston District on...
Mural at Airport Shows Off Highlights of Hermiston Community
A chance meeting on a local radio show has led to the creation of a mural depicting Hermiston that is displayed at the Hermiston...
Irrigon Budget Committee to Meet
The city of Irrigon will hold a public Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, May 9 at 6 p.m. at city hall, 500 N.E. Main...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department posted its weekly recap of weekend activities. These are cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 warrant...
E. Oregon Business Source Hosting Workforce Seminars in Pendleton
Eastern Oregon Business Source is hosting two workforce seminars later this month in Pendleton.
The Work Ethic Certification Training program takes place on Wednesday, May...
Expect Rolling Closures of East Theater Lane From May 6 to May 24
Drivers who use East Theater Lane, and Northeast Fourth Street should prepare for several weeks of rolling full street closures as contractors begin to...
Hermiston High School Prepares for Third Annual Research Night
Hermiston High School students in the Oregon Teacher Pathway (OTP) program invite community members to attend the 3rd Annual Research Night on Wednesday, May...
Umatilla Open Burning Now Regulated by County Smoke Management
Umatilla County Fire District #1 has announced changes to open burning regulations.
Burning is now regulated by Umatilla County Smoke Management. All burning days between...
Hermiston Police Officers Arrest Suspect in Storage Shed Burglary
A Boardman man is in jail on burglary and theft charges connected to a theft of items from a storage shed last month.
Tyler Winterton,...
Walden Stresses Need to Improve Clean-Up Efforts at Hanford
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) stressed the need to improve progress of nuclear waste cleanup at the Hanford Site during a hearing before...
Hermiston Walmart Seeks to Fill Jobs
Hermiston Walmart is holding a hiring event on Tuesday, May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hermiston Goodwill store, 325 W....
Boardman Fourth of July Committee to hold Meeting on May 3
The Boardman Fourth of July Committee invites all who are interested to join their Boardman Thunder meeting this Friday, May 3.
The meeting will be...
Home Buyer and Renter Convention Set for Pendleton on May 6
First-time and seasoned home buyers and home renters will have the opportunity on Monday, May 6 to learn about buying and renting at the...
Washington’s Tax Exemption for Oregonians Could Go Bye Bye
A new bill that passed in the Washington Legislature could make it more expensive for Oregonians to shop across the border.
If signed by Washington...
Pacific Power Brings New Metering Technology to Eastern Oregon in May
Pacific Power is bringing more efficient and effective smart meters to residential and business customers in Eastern Oregon, replacing thousands of aging electric meters...
Bike Camp for People with Disabilities Set for June 24-28 in Hermiston
Armand Larive Middle School will host iCan Bike Camp from June 24 through June 28.
The iCan Bike program is presented by iCan Shine, a...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a look at the weekend activity of the Hermiston Police Department:
Responded to one missing child report. The child was found safe
Arrested...
Library District to Meet Wednesday
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 1 at the district office.
The meeting is at 5...
EOT Delivers Fiber-to-the-Home Technology to Boardman Area
On Friday, April 26, Eastern Oregon Telecom (EOT) turned up its first fiber to the home (FTTH) terminal in Boardman and on Tuesday, the...
