Education Dept. Offers Schools Guidance on Student Cell Phone Use
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronice
A growing body of research and teacher surveys shows student cell phone use in schools is hindering more than helping the school experience.
In response,...
BMCC Board Member Among Three Howard Cherry Award Honorees
The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) announced the winners of the annual Howard Cherry Awards, which celebrate the contributions that local advocates, administrators and...
SAGE Center Opens Holiday Season Today with Winter Market
The Morrow County Winter Market features local vendors offering unique gifts, handmade crafts and seasonal goodies.
The event begins with Ladies Night on Friday, Nov....
Oregon Sees Uptick in Bird Flu During Fall Migration of Wild Birds
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
With the fall migration underway, Oregon officials have noted an increase in birds infected with bird flu.
Oregon Department of Agriculture...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 24: Alejandro Jimenez Valencia, 37, was arrested on the 1200 block of S.E....
Groups Demand State and Federal Action on Nitrate Pollution
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Nonprofit community groups in Oregon and nationwide are calling on elected leaders and officials at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...
AWS Announces Area Nonprofits, Facilities to Receive Solar Power
Ten local nonprofit organizations and community facilities across Eastern Oregon will receive rooftop solar installations thanks to a collaboration between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and...
Proposed Ordinance to Affect Commercial Sewer Customers
The Hermiston City Council will soon review a proposed ordinance to introduce new requirements for commercial sewer customers to prevent pipeline blockages caused by grease.
According to...
CDA Board Members May Find Solution to July Lawsuit Over Land
Columbia Development Authority board members John Shafer and Kim Puzey spent much of the regular meeting Tuesday, Oct. 22, at odds over the lawsuit...
Prepare for Chain Inspections on I-84 East of Pendleton on Nov. 7
To prepare for winter weather and its associated hazards, the Oregon Department of Transportation will conduct a chain inspection on Interstate 84 eastbound at...
Chronic Wasting Disease Check Stations Open Nov. 2-4 in E. Oregon
As elk hunting seasons get underway, hunters should make plans to get any elk they harvest tested for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).
The Oregon Department...
Umatilla County Seeks to Fill 2 Vacancies on Fair Board
The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners is seeking applicants for appointment to fill
two upcoming vacancies on the Umatilla County Fair Board of Directors.
These are...
City Council to Raise Hermiston Energy Services Rates Next Year
Customers of Hermiston Energy Services (HES) will see their rates go up next year.
That news came from Monday night's Hermiston City Council work session...
City of Umatilla Set to Reopen Upgraded Nugent Park Today
The city of Umatilla on Monday, Oct. 28, announced the reopening of Nugent Park following significant upgrades that enhance its facilities and accessibility.
The city...
State Offering Free Help Enrolling in Health Insurance for Many in Oregon
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
State officials are offering free help enrolling in insurance to 1 million Oregons who qualify for Medicare or buy health...
Good Shepherd’s Annual Community Meeting Set for Nov. 6 at EOTEC
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) invites patients, staff, and the communities of Eastern Oregon to attend their 7th annual Community Meeting on Wednesday, Nov....
Hermiston Library Plans Month of Activities During November
Adults and youngsters, alike, can participate in activities throughout November during programs offered by the Hermiston Public Library. They are free of charge and...
Hermiston IT Department Receives LOC’s Excellence Award
The League of Oregon Cities (LOC) has recognized the city of Hermiston for its Regional IT Department Integration program.
During its 99th annual conference, the LOC presented...
Motorist Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident on Interstate 84
A motorist died on Saturday, Oct. 19 in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police responded to a single-vehicle crash on I-84...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 19: Travis Leroy Grigsby, 44, was arrested on the 200 block of N....
