Blue Mountain to Host Weekly Legislative Videoconferences
Blue Mountain Community College will host weekly videoconferences with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) throughout the 2020 Oregon Legislative short...
Hermiston Asking Residents to Fill Out Survey on Their Use of City Hall
The city of Hermiston is seeking community input on how residents access services, specifically regarding Hermiston City Hall.
The city would like to know what...
Hunter Education Courses Being Offered in Hermiston, Irrigon Areas
Now is a great time of year to sign up for a hunter education class or field day, as many classes and field days...
ODFW Monitoring Reports of Cougar Activity Near The Dalles City Limits
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife said on Friday that staff are monitoring reports of cougar activity close to the city limits of...
Boardman Extends Development Incentives to Help Spur Construction
The Boardman City Council recently passed three resolutions that cover development incentives, broadband strategy and a new fee schedule.
Resolution 1-2020 extends development incentives which...
HPD Offers Tips to Keep Property Safe from Prowlers, Vandals
Capt. Travis Eynon of the Hermiston Police Department offered some tips to keep your home and property safe from prowlers or vandals.
Eynon said that...
BMCC Instructor Shaindel Beers a Finalist for Oregon Book Award
Blue Mountain Community College English instructor Shaindel Beers was recently notified she is a finalist for a 2020 Oregon Book Award for her 2018...
Greg Walden: ‘Our Federal Forests are Overstocked and Waiting to Burn’
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) spoke at a House Energy and Commerce joint subcommittee hearing on Tuesday, urging reforms to federal rules and...
Just 3 Days Left to Recycle Your Dead Christmas Tree at Butte Park
If you're one of those types who still has their Christmas tree sitting outside the house, you can still drop it off at Buttle...
Hermiston Sets Sights on Redesign of Harper Road-Geer Road Intersection
The city of Hermiston will tackle a redesign of the Harper Road-Geer Road intersection, but will have to purchase some property first.
On Monday night,...
Boardman Residents Invited to Meet Candidates for Fire Chief
The Board of Directors of the Boardman Rural Fire Protection District encourage everyone to come and meet the five candidates for fire chief on...
Hermiston School District Seeks Community Feedback Through Survey
Oregon school districts have received funding from the Oregon Legislature through the Student Success Act.
The Hermiston School District is asking staff, parents, students and...
Boardman City Council to Meet on Tuesday for Workshop Session
The Boardman City Council will hold a workshop session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday at city hall.
The mayor, councilors and city manager will meet...
Chamber to Host Luncheon Following Nonprofit Resource Roundup
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 28 from noon to 1 p.m. at the Hermiston Community Center,...
Morrow County Graduation Rate Sees 5% Jump From Previous Year
The Morrow County School District improved its overall graduation rate by more than five percentage points in 2018-19 from the previous year.
The district’s report...
AAA Study: Vast Majority of Electric Vehicle Owners Would Buy Again
New research from AAA finds that over five years and 75,000 miles of driving, the annual cost of owning a new compact electric vehicle...
Hermiston Elks to Host Open House
The Hermiston Elks Lodge will hold an open house from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 25.
Those attending will learn about the...
Oregon Unemployment Rate Falls Below Previous-Known Low
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.7 percent in December, the lowest on comparable records dating back to 1976. The November unemployment rate was 3.9...
Hermiston High School Graduation Rate Ticks Up From Previous Year
The Oregon Department of Education released the graduation rates for all public-school districts in Oregon and the numbers show Hermiston High School holding steady...
Real ID: What You Need to Know
Something big is happening October first of this year. If you aren’t paying attention, it might mean missing your flight out of PDX or...
