BMCC Legislative Videoconference Set for Tuesday Has Been Canceled
Blue Mountain Community College's weekly videoconference with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) scheduled for Tuesday has been canceled.
BMCC hosts the...
Hermiston Seeks to Fill Seats on Budget, Faith-Based Committees
The city of Hermiston has several committee openings that need filled.
The city is seeking applicants for an opening for a three-year term on the...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Walking Program Starting Jan. 24
Good Shepherd Health Care System is hosting a free in-person low-intensity walking program for those needing relief from arthritis pain or just wanting to...
Port of Morrow Seeks Assistant Manager for SAGE Center
The Port of Morrow is accepting applications for the assistant manager position at the SAGE Center in Boardman.
The position is full time, with minimum...
After Catastrophic 2020, City of Echo Works to Prevent Future Flooding
Editor’s note: This story first appeared in the Hermiston Herald and is part of a content-sharing partnership between Northeast Oregon Now and the Hermiston...
HSD to Offer Free Lunches for Kindergarten Through Eighth Grade
Hermiston School District elementary and middle school students will be able to eat lunch for free.
Starting this fall, all Hermiston School District (HSD) elementary...
Good Shepherd Offers Variety of Support Groups
Good Shepherd Medical Center offers a variety of support groups through the year. Here’s a look at the different groups along with their meeting...
Chamber Seeks Vendors for Annual Funfest
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the 11th annual Funfest in downtown Hermiston.
The event takes place Saturday, July 9 with entertainment...
Opinion: Dams Benefit Family Farms, Local Food Production
Editor's note: This is an opinion piece offered by Northwest RiverPartners.
Family farms depend on the benefits provided by the lower Snake River dams (LSRD)....
'Megaload' Expected to Come Through town Sunday
Massive oil refinery equipment, known as a ‘megaload,’ will travel through Umatilla and Hermiston Sunday on its way to Canada.
OregonLive reported Friday that Oregon...
Oregon Roadways Teeming with Bicyclists this Week
Motorists can expect to see up to 2,200 bicyclists on Western Idaho and Eastern Oregon routes this week as Cycle Oregon continues its week-long...
Hermiston Middle School Students Receive National Recognition
Hermiston School District middle school broadcasting students received national recognition this winter as three Sandstone Middle School (SMS) students competed in the Student Television...
Grande Ronde River Opens for Coho Salmon Harvest Starting Today
Starting today, anglers will be able to harvest Coho salmon in the Grande Ronde River for the second consecutive year.
Since Lostine River coho were...
HHS Video of the Week: Christmas Favorites!
Hermiston High School senior and Northeast Oregon Now correspondent Tory Gertsch asked her fellow students to name the best Christmas gift they ever received...
District to Host Educator Job Fair on April 11
The Hermiston School District will hold a Northeast Oregon Educator Job Fair on April 11 at Hermiston High School.
The free event lasts from 10...
Hermiston Officials Hold Planning Session for 2023 City Goals
Hermiston’s elected leaders and city staff spent Thursday, Feb. 2 and Friday, Feb. 3 planning the city's goals and priorities for the coming year.
Working with SSW Consulting...
Family Health & Fitness Day Coming to Hermiston High on Sept. 28
Family Health & Fitness Day will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hermiston High School. The day...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here's a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases over the weekend:
Took 4 theft reports, 2 of which were shoplifting reports, 1 arrest
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BMCC Hires Ken Daniel as Next Foundation Executive Director
Blue Mountain Community College and the BMCC Foundation are pleased to announce the hiring of Ken Daniel as the next BMCC Foundation Executive Director.
Daniel...
USDA Approves Oregon for a State Meat Inspection Program
As of Thursday, Oregon becomes the first state on the West Coast approved to operate a state meat inspection program.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s...