Event Tonight to Focus on Saving for College
Representatives from the Oregon College Savings Plan will give presentations to parents in the Hermiston community tonight at Sandstone Middle School to raise awareness...
Pac/West Lobby Group Adds Journalist to Communications Team
Pac/West Lobby Group is expanding its communications team with the hire of George Plaven, a veteran in Oregon journalism who has covered natural resource and agriculture...
Oct. 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 28 new COVID-19 cases - down 13 from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday...
Sheriff's Office Warns Against Drunk Driving
If you’re enjoying the holidays with a drink, the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office has a message for you: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over.
Due...
New Detections of Deadly Virus Found in Oregon Wild Rabbits
More detections of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) in a wild rabbit have been confirmed by the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory including in...
PPP Re-Opens to All Lenders Accepting PPP Applications
Eligible small businesses can now submit Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) First and Second Draw applications to any participating PPP lender starting today.
What’s the difference...
Brookshier Earns High Marks from Council, Mayor
Hermiston City Manager Ed Brookshier will enter into his final year on the job with the full support of the mayor and city council.
The...
Good Shepherd Launches Personal Home Caregiving Services
In her book, No Place Like Home, Karen Buhler-Wilkerson, PhD, RN, FAAN, writes, “The earliest US efforts to care for the sick at home...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 5: Cesar Enrigue Ochoa, 26, was arrested on the 300 block of W....
Auditions for Missoula Children’s Theatre Shows Set for Aug. 22
Missoula Children's Theatre is coming to Hermiston in August with two performances of “The Little Mermaid.”
Audiences will see a new version of the age-old...
Umatilla County Seeking Applicants to Fill Fair Board Vacancy
The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for appointment to fill a vacancy on the Umatilla County Fair Board.
These are at-large positions,...
Energy Trust of Oregon Program Offers Free LED Lighting Upgrade
Small businesses and nonprofits in Eastern Oregon have a great perk that some are not signing up for.
It’s a chance to change over antiquated...
Good Shepherd Offering Low-Intensity Walking Class Beginning March 21
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a six-week “Walk With Ease” class beginning March 21.
The low-intensity class is for those who need relief...
House Passes Oregon CHIPS Act to Fund Semiconductor Industry
By Julia Shumway
Rep. Janelle Bynum, D-Clackamas, keeps a ceramic winged pig on her desk in the Oregon House.
Bynum collects pigs with wings, she explained...
Good Shepherd Urgent Care Welcomes Physician Stewart Swena
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) recently welcomed Dr. Stewart Swena to Good Shepherd Urgent Care.
Swena joined Drs. Buck, Carlson, Johnson, Trask and Irma...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
The Hermiston Police Department posted a recap on Facebook of their activities over the weekend. Here’s a rundown of what kept them busy:
Took...
City to Extend Water Service to Experiment Station
The Hermiston City Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the Oregon State University Experiment Station designed to provide economic benefits to both parties...
July 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 20 New COVID-19 Cases
For the third consecutive day, Umatilla County Health today reported 20 new cases of COVID-19.
Those 20 cases make up all but one of the...
Hermiston Utility Rates to Rise by 4 Percent
Hermiston’s water and sewer rates will increase by another 4 percent on Jan. 1 – the third part of a four-stage 16-percent increase approved...
Eastern Oregon Telecom to Hold Open House at New Location on June 23
Eastern Oregon Telecom is all settled in their new location, and they’re inviting the entire community to join their celebration at an open house...
