Fish for free this Holiday Weekend in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.-Skip the long lines at stores this Black Friday and hit the lake instead for some free outdoor recreation.
The Oregon Department of Fish...
Been Screened Recently? November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month
HERMISTON, Ore.-November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, share knowledge and inspire action on a global scale.
Lung cancer awareness remains...
Heppner Football to face Lost River for State Title
HEPPNER, Ore.-The Heppner High School Football Team will play Lost River for the Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) 2A Football State Championship on November...
Opening of Pendleton’s Roy Raley Ice Rink delayed
PENDLETON, Ore.-Ice skating-that quintessential holiday activity may not be possible in Pendleton this year due to issues with the reconstruction phase of the Roy...
Hermiston approves rate for curbside recycling
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved the rate for curbside recycling, a service expected to start in 2026, at its regular meeting on November...
Gov. Kotek declares State of Emergency due to pipeline shutdown
SALEM, Ore.-Governor Tina Kotek declared a State of Emergency in Oregon on November 24, due to the shutdown of the Olympic Pipeline ahead of...
Gas prices steady ahead of Thanksgiving travel
Gas prices are remaining relatively stable as Thanksgiving approaches, with most states seeing prices change by a nickel or less on the week.
AAA reports...
Hermiston Chipotle has busy opening day
HERMISTON, Ore.-Chipotle officially opened its doors at 1885 N. First Street, just off Highway 395 in Hermiston on November 21.
“We are excited to be...
Hermiston’s Andrews strikes gold in Special Olympics Bowling
HERMISTON, Ore.-David Andrews of Hermiston won a Gold Medal at the recent Special Olympic Regional Bowling Tournament, sponsored by Good Shepherd Health Care System...
Gallery: 8th Annual GSHCS Community Meeting
Over 550 community members joined hospital staff, physicians, healthcare providers, the Good Shepherd Board of Trustees, the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) and...
Christmas Tree permits now available for Umatilla National Forest
PENDLETON, Ore.-Searching for that perfect Christmas tree and cutting it down yourself is a fun holiday tradition for many, and tree permits for the...
Custom Playhouse Raffle to Benefit Hermiston High School Construction Class
HERMISTON, Ore.-A custom playhouse recently built by Hermiston High School’s Construction Tech 2 class has been donated back to the school to raise funds...
Four nonprofits awarded 2025 Wilcox Family Fund Grants
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) announced the recipients of 2025 Wilcox Family Endowment Fund grants on November 18.
Four organizations dedicated to youth...
Hermiston Chipotle to open doors Nov. 21
HERMISTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its doors to the Hermiston location Friday, Nov. 21.
The restaurant features the franchise’s Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up...
Hermiston Cross Country makes its mark at State
HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston High School had a strong showing at the recent Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) State Cross Country Championships.
Hermiston made it to state...
Special Olympics Bowling Regionals held in Hermiston and Pendleton
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Bowling Regionals for Special Olympics Hermiston/Pendleton #510 were held November 7-8 in Hermiston and Pendleton.
“This is a joyous occasion, the conclusion of...
Hermiston to transfer misdemeanor cases to Circuit Court
HERMISTON, Ore.-Misdemeanors will now be transferred from Hermiston Municipal Court to Umatilla County Circuit Court.
The Hermiston City Council voted to transfer misdemeanor cases due...
CDA hosts igloo open house at former Umatilla Chemical Depot
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.- Igloos at the former U.S. Army Umatilla Chemical Depot are now available to lease.
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) held an open...
Fire on Theater Lane in Hermiston quickly put out
HERMISTON, Ore.-Fire crews with Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD1) responded to a fire in Hermiston on the morning of November 6.
Umatilla Rural Fire...
Umatilla voters approve new police station
UMATILLA, Ore.-Voters in Umatilla approved Measure 30-168 to fund a new police station on November 4.
The $19.8 million general obligation bond, which will dedicate...
