Hermiston Public Library Resuming Limited Services Today
The Hermiston Public Library has resumed limited services today and will begin lending physical materials in June.
The library is accepting returned items that were...
Good Shepherd Board of Trustees Announces Interim CEO
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Emmett C. Schuster, MHSA, ACHE, as interim CEO, effective Feb. 13.
“The...
State Rep. Smith Shares Key Funding Allocations for District 57
Last Friday, the Oregon Legislature officially adjourned the 2022 Legislative Session and State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) highlighted legislation and funding allocations for District 57.
"During...
Two Rivers Prison Reports Inmate Death
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate died unexpectedly Monday morning at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla.
As with all unanticipated deaths in...
Healthy Living Alliance Gets Funding for Colon Cancer Screenings
Eastern Oregon Healthy Living Alliance (EOHLA) received $50,000 from the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health & Science University to improve colorectal cancer screening rates...
Chamber Seeks Vendors for Annual Funfest
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the 12th annual Funfest in downtown Hermiston.
The event takes place Saturday, July 8 with entertainment...
Rexburg Cowboy Takes All-Around at Farm-City
Saturday night was championship night at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo as Garrett Smith took home the all-around title after a solid night in steer...
Pac/West Communications Opens Office in Columbia Professional Plaza
Pac/West Communications has announced it has opened an office in Hermiston to serve clients in Eastern Oregon and Washington.
The company has a long history...
AAA: Don't Bother with Premium Gasoline
With 16.5 million U.S. drivers having used premium fuel despite the vehicle manufacturer’s recommendation in the last 12 months, AAA evaluated vehicle performance, fuel...
EOTEC Board to Meet on Friday
The Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) Authority Board will at 7 a.m. on Friday, July 1 at the EOTEC, 1705 E. Airport...
4 New Positive Tests Bring COVID-19 Case Total to 22 in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) is reporting four new positive cases of COVID-19 or coronavirus, bringing the total of infected individuals in the county...
Bird to Blame for Easter Sunday Power Outage
A bird that entered a Umatilla Electric substation south of Hermiston touched off a two-hour outage Easter Sunday that knocked out power to 1,816...
IMESD Employees Earn Certifications
Two InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) employees recently earned recognition by receiving the Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB) credential.
Director of Operations Scott Rogers and...
Hermiston Students Show Academic Gains
Hermiston students showed growth in 15 of 23 tested areas in reading and math, according to results announced on Wednesday.
The Oregon Assessment of Knowledge...
Reaching the Highest Heights
World Record Setter to Speak at Annual UEC Meeting
“I looked up and noticed the boat coming back towards me. I yelled, ‘Hey stop the...
HAREC Announces Dates for 2015 Field Days
The Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Hermiston has announced the dates for the 2015 Field Days.
Grass Seed Field Day will get started...
Hermiston Altrusa Members Collecting Books to Fill Little Libraries
Altrusa International of Hermiston is holding a book collection event on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at the Hermiston Cinema.
Families attending the opening day of “Sing...
ArtWORKz 2016 Seeks Young Artists
Tamástslikt Cultural Institute invites all youth under the age of 19 to participate in the upcoming art show and competition, ArtWORKz 2016.
Young artists, both...
Police Blotter: An Election Day Warning
Here's our weekly look at what folks are reporting to the Hermiston Police Department
RP = Reporting Party
Wednesday, Oct. 26
Thoughtful
RP would like a phone call...
Wildhorse Opens Tesla Supercharger Station
Tesla Motors, the California-based maker of the award-winning Model S electric sedan, has expanded its Supercharger network with the opening of a Supercharger Station...
