Feds Propose to Move Hanford Nuclear Waste Through Oregon
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
A federal proposal to move radioactive nuclear waste from Washington through Oregon and onward to Utah and Texas via truck...
Nixyáawii Teacher Named Regional Teacher of the Year
Language arts teacher Niccole Harrison received a nice surprise shortly before heading home from Nixyáawii Community School (NCS) on Thursday, Sept. 19.
Just before the...
Hermiston City Council Candidates Make Their Case at Forum
Six candidates for four at-large Hermiston City Council seats gathered Thursday night to make their case for their election.
The city of Hermiston and the...
Man Who Robbed Hermiston Bank Gets 23-Plus Years in Prison
The man who robbed a Hermiston bank in 2021 and threatened a couple as he fled now is heading to federal prison.
The U.S. Attorney's...
Guardian Angel Homes Serving Pancakes to Seniors 55 and Over
Seniors 55 and older are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast at Guardian Angel Homes.
The next free meal is Friday, Sept. 20, 7-9 a.m....
Oregon’s Nonfarm Payroll Employment Rises by 1,500 in August
In August, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment gained 1,500 jobs, following a revised increase of 6,800 jobs in July.
August’s gains were largest in private...
Keep Fishing for Fall Salmon: Columbia River Seasons Extended
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added more recreational salmon fishing days in the mainstem Columbia River during a joint state hearing on Wednesday.
With...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Hold Work Sessions
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board will hold work sessions with Umatilla County public library directors to receive reports about last fiscal year’s...
Hermiston Public Library to Sell Surplus Items on Sept. 20
The Hermiston Public Library will hold a surplus sale on Friday, Sept. 20.
The event, which goes from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., will feature...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 6: Hermelindo Perez Santos, 27, was arrested on the 1800 block of N....
UPD Investigating Threat of Violence at Clara Brownell Middle School
The Umatilla Police Department is continuing the investigation into the threat of violence at Clara Brownell Middle School on Friday, Sept. 6.
The Umatilla School...
Driver Hits Gas Instead of Brakes, Crashes into Pendleton Bank
A driver who hit the gas pedal instead of the brake Tuesday, Sept. 17, crashed into Banner Bank in downtown Pendleton.
Pendleton Police Chief Chuck...
Wyden Welcomes News that Portland Secures Expansion WNBA Franchise
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today welcomed the announcement that Portland has secured an expansion franchise in the WNBA with the following statement:
“Today puts basketball fans in...
Local Candidates to Take Part in Forum Thursday at City Hall
Candidates for local offices will take part in a Candidates Forum on Thursday, Sept. 19 at Hermiston City Hall.
The forum is at 6 p.m....
West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes for Third Time in 2024
Mosquitoes in Morrow County continue to test positive for West Nile virus.
The mosquitoes were trapped Sept. 10 approximately three miles west of the town...
Arts Commission to Present Impact of Arts & Culture in Pendleton
The Pendleton Arts Commission and Americans for the Arts will discuss the impact of arts and culture spending in Pendleton through a special presentation...
Good Shepherd to Host Family Health & Fitness Day on Sept. 21
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s annual Family Health & Fitness Day is set for Saturday, Sept. 21 at Hermiston High School.
The day starts with...
Good Shepherd Offering CPR/AED, First Aid Classes on Oct. 4
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, Oct. 4.
Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED...
Feds Sending Oregon Almost $43 Million for Flood Damage
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon will receive nearly $43 million from the federal government to repair roads damaged by recent natural disasters, the state’s...
Truck Driver, Passenger Die in Interstate 84 Accident
Two people died Friday, Sept. 13 in a single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police responded to the accident just before 5 p.m....
