Hot, Stormy Weather Could Play Role in Determining Gas Prices
The storm Hilary which battered California and sweltering temperatures across much of the U.S. from Texas to the Great Lakes may impact refinery production.
Crude...
Oregon Permanent Standard Time Bill Survives After Senate Splits
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
An effort to switch Oregon to permanent standard time will live to see another day after hitting a temporary roadblock...
Weaskus Named CTUIR’s New Legislative Affairs Manager
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has found its new Legislative Affairs manager in tribal member Brandie Weaskus.
Weaskus, who has served...
You Are Not Alone Honor Walk Takes Place April 27 at Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Health Care System invites the public to the second annual You Are Not Alone Mental and Behavioral Health Awareness event and Honor...
Eastern Oregon Computers to Host Open House on Saturday
Eastern Oregon Computers in Hermiston is holding an open house barbeque this Saturday, April 29 at their new location, 1055 S. Highway 395, Suite...
Stanfield City Manager Explains Why City Has No Primary Election
Other cities in Oregon may be wedded to local primary elections at every opportunity, but Stanfield shrugs them off.
“The process of elections for a...
Good Shepherd’s Next Lunch & Learn to Focus on Mental Health
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s next free Lunch & Learn event is on Tuesday, May 16 from 12 to 12:30 p.m.
May is Mental Health...
SBA Hosting Free 2-Day Business Summit on Tuesday, Wednesday
As a part of National Small Business Week, the Small Business Administration is hosting a free two-day virtual summit starting on Tuesday, May 2.
This...
CTUIR Contracts with LASO for Expanded Legal Services
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is teaming with Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) to provide legal aid to tribal...
State Revenue Forecast Shows Stable Economy, Low Jobless Rate
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon state revenues are stable with low inflation and unemployment in the economy, according to the December revenue forecast released on Wednesday...
States to Receive $2.5B for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure
By Jacob Fischler
The federal government will send $2.5 billion over the next five years to states, local governments and tribes to build electric vehicle...
Health Foundation Seeks Nominees for Christmas Spirit Award
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is encouraging the public to nominate someone for its annual Christmas Spirit Award.
Each year the foundation recognizes an individual or couple with the Christmas...
UTPD Detective Named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year
Umatilla Tribal Police Department (UTPD) Det. William Morris has been named Law Enforcement Officer of the Year.
Morris, who began his UTPD career as a...
What Small Businesses Need to Know for 2024 Tax Season
Tax season doesn't have to be stressful or time consuming. Small businesses should be aware of the taxes and deadlines they must meet. Here...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 28: Brandt Martin Littrell, 45, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Columbia Development Authority Board Cancels Feb. 27 Meeting
The Columbia Development Authority Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Feb. 27 has been canceled.
The board's scheduled public hearing, also set for Feb. 27, has...
Umatilla Man, 73, Receives10-Year Sentence for Child Sexual Abuse
A 73-year-old Umatilla man is going to state prison for 10 years for the sexual abuse of two children.
Boyd Stanley Thomas in a deal...
Hospital Auxiliary Awards $2,000 Scholarships to Area Students
Several area students pursuing further education in nursing were recently awarded $2,000 scholarships from the Good Shepherd Medical Center Auxiliary.
The recipients and where they...
Armand Larive Students Finalists for Broadcast Story of the Year
Five Armand Larive Middle School students were named finalists in the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA) 2023 Broadcast Story of the Year competition for...
ODOT Re-Opens Interstate 84 Between Troutdale and Hood River
Interstate 84 opened Wednesday between Troutdale at milepost 17 and Hood River at milepost 64 following an ice storm that closed the interstate for...
