Eastern Oregon Educator Named 2019 OSSA Teacher of the Year
The Oregon Small Schools Association (OSSA) has named Amber Doremus as its 2019 Teacher of the Year. Doremus is a sixth- and seventh-grade teacher...
Eastern Oregon Telecom CEO Franell Honored at Recent Conference
CEO of Eastern Oregon Telecom CEO Joseph Franell was awarded the Edwin B. Parker Enduring Achievement Award during the 23rd annual Oregon Connections Telecommunications...
Blue Mountain C.C. Instructor Named GED Educator of the Year
A Blue Mountain Community College GED instructor at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla has been named the 2018 Oregon GED Educator of...
Deadline Looms to Sign Up for Lessons at Boardman Swimming Pool
Registration ends on Oct. 31 for the Boardman Pool & Recreation Center’s group swim lessons for children ages 3-15. The lessons are for Levels...
Tax Statements Cause Confusion About Urban Renewal District
The Hermiston Urban Renewal District is appearing on property tax statements for all properties within the city this year for the first time, which...
Two Inmates Die at Umatilla Prison
The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) is reporting the deaths of two inmates at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla.
Dion Chamblin died on Oct....
Nominations open for District’s Distinguished Alumnus Award
The Hermiston School District is seeking nominations for the fifth annual Distinguished Alumnus award. The award is given annually to recognize deserving Hermiston High...
Umatilla County Health Officials Looking Into Whooping Cough Cases
Umatilla County Public Health staff are looking into a number of pertussis reports in Milton-Freewater and are encouraging residents to keep their vaccines current.
A...
Good Shepherd Talks Growth, Impact During Community Meeting
The Good Shepherd Health Care System held its first ever annual community meeting Wednesday night and hospital President and CEO Dennis Burke had a...
City of Hermiston Seeking Operator for Downtown ‘Food Pod’
The city of Hermiston is looking for someone to operate a mobile vending ‘Food Pod’ Pilot Program for 12 to 24 months on city...
Walden’s Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law by Trump
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden’s (R-Hood River) comprehensive legislation to combat the nationwide opioid crisis was signed into law by President Trump today at the...
BMCC to Hold Farewell Celebration for Departing President Cam Preus
Blue Mountain Community College invites the community to a farewell celebration on Tuesday, Oct. 30, for President Cam Preus.
Preus will become the executive director...
Boardman Holding Community Enhancement Meeting on Thursday
Boardman residents are encouraged to bring their ideas for improving their city to a community enhancement meeting tomorrow, Oct. 25 at 6:30 p.m. at...
Big Lots to Hold Hiring Event
Big Lots will be hosting a hiring event at WorkSource Hermiston tomorrow, Oct. 25 from 1 to 4 p.m.
Bring a resume and list of...
Boardman Issuing Free Garbage Vouchers for Month of November
Boardman City Hall will be issuing garbage vouchers with a $50 limit to city residents to use for free disposal of yard debris at...
Soroptimists Offering Financial Aid to Women in Umatilla, Morrow Counties
Soroptimist International of the Greater Hermiston Area has financial aid available for women in Umatilla and Morrow counties who are working to better their...
Good Shepherd Hosting First Annual Community Meeting on Wednesday
Good Shepherd Health Care System is holding their first annual Community Meeting and Health Fair tomorrow, Oct. 24 from 5 to 8 p.m. Everyone...
Nonprofit Board Training Workshop Set for Hermiston on Oct. 30
A nonprofit board training workshop will be held in Hermiston on Tuesday, Oct. 30 from 8-10 a.m. at the Blue Mountain Community College Hermiston...
Hermiston’s Agape House to Host Winter Coat Giveway on Friday
The Agape House will hold a winter apparel sharing day on Friday, Oct. 26.
From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public can pick up...
Walmart Fundraiser to Benefit Hermiston Officer’s Daughter
Jasmine Ellwood is a local teen who is battling a serious illness. She’s the daughter of Hermiston police officer Mike Ellwood.
The Walmart Heart Program...
