Northwest RiverPartners Respond to Governor’s Proposal to Breach Dams
By Kurt Miller
Northwest RiverPartners (NWRP) and its members advocate for a clean energy future that embraces the preservation of fish & wildlife and doesn’t...
City Manager Outlines City Hall Options During 1st of 2 Info Sessions
Two informational forums on the future of Hermiston City Hall were set for today with the first session taking place before more than four...
Hermiston Chamber to Host Grand Opening for Mortgage Company
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce invites the public to the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation this Thursday, Feb 20....
Hermiston City Hall Forum Set for Today at Senior Center & Library
Two informational forums will be held today to discuss the current status of Hermiston City Hall as well as the proposed solution to meet...
Pendleton Chamber Hosting Spaghetti Feed for Flood Relief
The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Flood Relief Fundraiser Spaghetti Feed tomorrow, Feb. 18 at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate. The...
Hermiston School District Named 2020 Innovative District
The Hermiston School District (HSD) has been named a 2020 Innovative District for making rapid and significant improvements in student outcomes.
The district was selected...
State Allowing Free Fishing Throughout Oregon Feb. 15-16
It’s free to fish, crab or clam anywhere in Oregon during President’s Day Weekend, Feb. 15-16.
During these two days, no fishing licenses or tags...
City of Umatilla Holding Contest for New Parks Logo, Tagline
The city of Umatilla is holding a contest for ideas for a new Parks and Recreation Department tagline and logo.
The contest is open to...
2020 HHS Distinguished Alumnus Worked for Both Clinton, Obama
Victor Vasquez, a 1968 Hermiston High School graduate, has been selected as the 2020 Hermiston High School Distinguished Alumnus.
Hermiston School Superintendent Tricia Mooney announced...
Eastern Oregon Native Joins Pac/West Communications
Pac/West Communications is welcoming a homegrown talent to its Eastern Oregon office with the hire of Whitley Schiller as an assistant account manager.
Schiller, who...
City of Umatilla Seeking Vendors for 2020 Saturday Market
The city of Umatilla is seeking vendors for the inaugural season of the Saturday Market, set for June 6 through Oct. 3 in Victory...
Hermiston Chamber Shines Spotlight on Its Most Distinguished Citizens
It was a night of emotions, surprises, standing ovations and, above all, deserving winners at Wednesday night’s 50th Distinguished Service Awards Banquet hosted by...
HSD Hires Architects to Design New Elementary Schools, HHS Expansion
The Hermiston School Board has approved the hiring of BBT Architects to take on the task of designing two new elementary schools and the...
Sturgeon Fishing to Close Along Bonneville, The Dalles Pools
Two recreational white sturgeon fisheries in the Columbia River upstream of Bonneville Dam will close during the upcoming week under rules adopted on Tuesday...
Good Shepherd Offering Babysitting Course from Feb. 15-Nov. 14
Good Shepherd Health Care System is again offering the Babysitting Basics 101 course from Feb. 15 through Nov. 14. The first of six classes...
Dutch Bros Hosting Agape House Fund-Raising Effort on Feb. 14
This Friday, Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, and Dutch Bros on Highway 395 in Hermiston invites everyone to stop by and celebrate by sharing...
Carnegie Hall, Here We Come!
The Sandstone Middle School choir is headed for Carnegie Hall.
Sandstone music teacher Dan Allen received the news that his choir students were invited to...
Flood Threat Ends; Crews Working to Open Roads, Assess Damage
High water and road damage closed Interstate 84 in both directions Friday Feb. 7 between Exits 182 and 188. Crews worked through the night...
GSMC Treatment Center Welcomes Oncology & Hematology Specialist
Dr. Stephen Iacoboni, MD, has joined the Treatment Center of Good Shepherd Medical Center (GSMC) to provide patient care in the treatment of blood...
Columbia Works Offering Summer Internships to Those 18 and Over
Are you looking for an internship opportunity this summer? The Columbia Works program might have just the job for you.
Columbia Works is a new...
