Fish & Wildlife to Launch New Electronic Licensing System for 2019
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will launch a new electronic licensing system (ELS) on Dec. 1, 2018 with the sale of 2019...
Mirasol Family Health Center to Host Annual Health Fair on Aug. 25
Mirasol Family Health Center in Hermiston will host their third annual health fair on Saturday, Aug. 25 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This free...
Statewide Gasoline Prices on the Decline, National Average on the Rise
Retail gas prices are trending higher in most states this week due to stronger demand and declining supplies.
On the West Coast, however, prices are...
Take a Friend Hunting – Win a prize
Take a friend new to the sport out hunting this year — you might win a prize!
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW)...
Congressman Walden Calls for Forest Management Reforms in Farm Bill
Representative Greg Walden (R-Hood River) on Tuesday spoke in southern Oregon - where communities have faced unhealthy air quality from surrounding wildfires - to call for...
Education Service District to Offer Grant Writing Workshop on Aug. 3
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) is offering a grant writing workshop on Friday, Aug. 3 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Pendleton.
The...
Columbia River Fall Salmon Seasons Kick Off Aug. 1 With Mixed Forecasts
Fall salmon seasons on the Columbia River open on Wednesday, Aug. 1 with modest forecasts and a few new regulations, according to the Oregon...
Sheriff’s Office Releases Results of Enhanced Patrol Efforts in July
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office conducted three enhanced patrol events during the month of July.
The events were the Fourth of July holiday, Pendleton Whisky...
City of Hermiston Seeks Items to Place in 50-Year Time Capsule
The city of Hermiston is seeking items from the public to include in a time capsule scheduled to be opened on Sept. 8, 2068.
The...
Port to Host Meeting with Executive Director Candidates on Aug. 6
The Port of Morrow will host a community Meet & Greet at the Port of Morrow with the four finalists for the Port's executive...
Sheriff’s Office Seeking Suspect in Attempted Robbery in Hermiston
Law enforcement is looking for a suspect wanted in connection with an attempted robbery of a gas station in Hermiston early Sunday morning.
According to...
Weather Service Issues Excessive Heat Warning for Columbia Basin
If you have air conditioning, turn it on. If you have something cool to drink, hydrate. If you don’t have to go outside in...
Altrusa Welcomes 4 New Members
Altrusa International of Hermiston has added four new members in the club.
The new members are Holly Woods, Marcy Rosenberg, Cynthia Traner and Linda Monroe....
Hermiston Police Add Three Reserve Police Officers to Its Program
The Hermiston Police Department recently welcomed three new members to its reserve officer corps with the addition of Bryce Kennedy, Shawnee Rodriguez and Sterling...
Handle Fish with Care in Hot Weather
As temperatures rise, fish (especially coldwater species like trout) feel the heat, too.
Officials from the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife say anglers can...
Mosquito District to Spray on Sunday
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Sunday, July...
SHIBA to Provide Medicare Help
The Senior Health Insurance Benefits Assistance (SHIBA) program will present Medicare 101, a free resource and class on understanding Medicare.
The class will take place...
Beas-Fitzgerald Resigns from Council; Roy Barron to Fill Out Her Term
Hermiston City Councilor Clara Beas-Fitzgerald has resigned and the recently-elected Roy Barron will fill out the remainder of her term.
Beas-Fitzgerald submitted a letter of...
Hermiston School District to Soon Register Students for School Year
Hermiston School District schools will assist parents with on-line registration/renewal of information, weekdays from July 30-August 10.
Elementary and middle schools will have staff and...
Hermiston Police Officers to Reward Kids for ‘Doing the Right Thing’
The Hermiston Police Department will be keeping a close eye for kids doing “the right thing.”
HPD and 7-Eleven are again teaming up to reward...
