End of an Era: Busy Bee Preschool & Child Care Closes After 42 Years
Mary Shaver’s house is much quieter these days following her recent retirement from operating Busy Bee Preschool & Child Care.
For 42 years, Shaver, 73,...
District Bringing Computer Sci to Classrooms
The Hermiston School District announced today that it is partnering with Code.org to bring computer science instruction to the classroom.
Code.org is a public 501.c.3...
Community Fellowship Dinner Set to Return to Indoor Dining
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Community Fellowship Dinner - Hermiston’s free Thanksgiving Day meal and the return of indoor dining.
Everyone is welcome...
ODOT Experiments with Variable Speed Signs
In a first of its kind project in the state, Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) highway managers are testing new variable speed signs to...
Jan. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 24 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 - down six from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,133. There are...
Event to Mark Anniversary of 1944 Explosion at Former Umatilla Depot
The Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department will host a memorial service to observe the 80th anniversary of the 1944 munitions explosion...
Nominees Sought for Distinguished Alumnus Award
Hermiston School District is seeking nominations for the second annual Distinguished Alumnus Award, which is granted annually to recognize deserving Hermiston High School graduates...
Vange John Memorial Hospice Holding ‘Light Up a Life’ Fundraiser
Vange John Memorial Hospice invites the community to support their local hospice through the Light up a Life fundraiser, taking place during the month...
Chamber to Host Ribbon-Cutting Event for Maxwell Event Center
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Maxwell Event Center & Pavilion on Friday, March 8 at noon.
The event...
Oregon Reps Take Aim at Train Derailments
Members of Oregon’s Congressional Delegation introduced today the bipartisan Community Protection and Preparedness Act (H.R. 5786), legislation that creates a new trust fund to...
CTUIR Announces J.D. Tovey as New Deputy Executive Director
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) announced that Tribal Planning Director J.D. Tovey has been hired as the deputy executive director, effective Oct....
Two People Suffer Critical Burns After RV Trailer Explodes in Stanfield
Two people are in serious condition after an explosion at the Stanfield RV Park on Saturday.
The Stanfield Police Department responded to a RV trailer...
Columbia Development Authority Announces New Board Members
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) has announced the addition of new board members.
Commissioner Jeff Wenholz will represent Morrow County and will serve a four-year...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative Reaches Capital Credits Milestone
In its 85th year, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has reached a rare milestone — surpassing $100 million in total refunds to its members through...
Bad Hat Choice Leads to Pot Bust
On today’s episode of What Not To Wear, we learn about a Montana man who made an unfortunate head wear choice while transporting six...
Hermiston Parks Department to Hold Community Yard Sale on Oct. 13
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Community Yard Sale on Friday, Oct. 13 in the Hermiston Community Center parking lot, 415...
Salmon and Steelhead Fishing Closed as of Today on Columbia River
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington closed recreational Chinook and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River during a joint state hearing today effective June...
Hermiston City Manager to Continue in Role for Another 2 Years
Hermiston City Manager Byron Smith will continue in his role for another two years.
Earlier this week the Hermiston City Council approved an amendment to...
Sept. 24: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more residents has died from COVID-19 - the 128th and 129th deaths in the county due to the...
Weston-McEwen FFA Member Receives American FFA Degree
A graduate of Weston-McEwen High School and member of the high school’s FFA (Future Farmers of America) program will receive her American FFA Degree...
