Oregon, Washington Set 2020 Columbia Spring Chinook Seasons
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted revised spring Chinook salmon and steelhead seasons for the Columbia River today during a joint state hearing....
GEODC Offering Loans for Homeowners, Small Businesses
The Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) has two open loan programs – one for home rehabilitation and one for small business owners.
The Northeast...
County Emergency Crews Begin Winding Down Post-Flood Operations
Emergency operations in the aftermath of the recent flooding in Umatilla County are winding down.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office this morning, the...
Home Buyer Education Class Set for Thursday at SAGE Center
The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, is hosting a Home Buyer Education Class tomorrow, Feb. 20 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
The class...
BMCC Seeks Hermiston Resident for Seat on College’s Budget Committee
The Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education is seeking to fill a vacancy on its Budget Committee with a representative from Hermiston.
Interested residents...
Me & My Prince Ball Partnering With United Way for This Year’s Event
The Me and My Prince Ball Committee has announced its new partnership with United Way of the Blue Mountains as it works quickly to...
Harkenrider Senior Center Offering Exercise Classes Beginning in March
The Harkenrider Senior Center, 255 N.E. Second St., has a couple of new exercise classes starting in March.
Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance will...
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...
