School District Gives Parents More Time to Register for Kindergarten
The Hermiston School District will offer parents and guardians another opportunity to register students in kindergarten for the 2018-19 school year.
Staff will be available...
Hermiston Chamber to Host Network Event at Sun Terrace on May 23
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a Network Hermiston Chamber event at Sun Terrace Hermiston on Wednesday, May 23 at 5:30 p.m.
Dylan Wells,...
Riverside’s FFA Chapter Helps Teach Younger Kids About Agriculture
During the last week of April, several members of Riverside High School’s FFA Chapter volunteered with the SAGE Center to teach the students at...
Irrigon to Hold Budget Committee Meeting on May 10 at City Hall
The city of Irrigon will hold a public Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, May 10 at 6 p.m. at city hall, 500 N.E. Main...
Hermiston Police to Be On Lookout for Impaired Drivers This Weekend
The Hermiston Police Department will conduct additional DUII/High Visibility Enforcement Grant overtime patrols during this upcoming May 5-6 weekend.
The grant monies were awarded through...
OSU Extension to Celebrate 100 Years in Morrow County on Saturday
Oregon State University Extension is celebrating 100 years in Morrow County and is hosting a centennial celebration and gallery opening at the SAGE Center...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Department Offering Adult Softball Leagues
Sign-up is under way for adult softball leagues through the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department.
The league choices are ASA Men’s, ASA Competitive Coed and...
Hermiston Police Officer Arrests Man Wanted on Sex Charge in Colorado
Hermiston police officers arrested a Colorado man wanted on a sexual assault charge after he was spotted in Hermiston.
According to Lt. Randy Studebaker, the...
Truck Driver Missing Since Tuesday Safe After Trek Through Snow
The La Grande man missing since Tuesday found his way back home after becoming stranded in snowy mountains.
Jacob Aaron Cartwright went missing on Tuesday...
Stanfield Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash in Umatilla National Forest
A Stanfield man died Thursday after his vehicle went off a forest road and into the North Fork John Day River.
According to the Oregon...
Police Searching for Trucker Last Seen in Pendleton on Tuesday
The Oregon State Police is assisting the Union County Search and Rescue team and Sheriff’s Office in locating a missing 22-year-old La Grande man...
State Agriculture Community Buzzing About Oregon Bee Project
Growers across Oregon are recognized for their bee-friendly practices. With over 200 specialty crops grown in a state already characterized by its rich diversity...
Prescription Medications, Opioids Can Be Dropped Off at HPD on Saturday
Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced a collection site in Umatilla County for the disposal of excess opioid and prescription medications.
The announcement is part of...
Governor to Visit Hermiston on Friday to Highlight Future Ready Oregon
Gov. Kate Brown will visit Eastern Oregon this week – including Hermiston – to highlight new investments and programs in the region that support...
Congressman Greg Walden on Opioid Crisis: “It Is Time for Us to Act”
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) said it is time to act in the fight against the opioid epidemic that kills as many as...
Legislative Committee Hears from Locals about Education Needs
The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Student Success heard testimony on Wednesday from folks in and around the Hermiston area on what the state...
Bill to Protect Columbia and Snake River Dams Passes U.S. House
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to approve H.R. 3144, which would put a temporary “time-out” on further litigation against the federal hydrosystem...
Gasoline Demands at Record Highs
Demand for gasoline in the U.S. is surging to record highs, causing retail pump prices to climb. All 50 states are reporting weekly increases,...
Echo School District to Register Children for Kindergarten on May 10
The Echo School District will have its annual Kindergarten Roundup on Thursday, May 10 at 5 p.m. at Echo Elementary School in the kindergarten...
AYSO Soccer Registration Begins May 3 at Rocky Heights Elementary
AYSO Soccer will begin registration for the fall league on Thursday, May 3 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Rocky Heights Elementary School in...
