Online School Registration Now Open for Hermiston Students
Online registration is now open for the 2023-24 school year in the Hermiston School District.
Families may register their students directly through the district website....
Jaimie Crane Named New CTUIR Education Department Director
Effective Jan. 2, Jaimie Crane will become the new Education Department director for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).
“It was an...
Irrigon, Umatilla Hatcheries Closed to Public for Maintenance
The Irrigon and Umatilla fish hatcheries have been temporarily closed to public access while maintenance crews work on updates to the facilities.
Depending on how...
New Round of COVID-19 Booster Shots on the Way after CDC OK
Americans older than 6 months should get an updated COVID-19 booster this fall, according to a recommendation the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...
Blue Mountain Announces Scholarship Winners for 2023-24 Year
The Blue Mountain Community College Foundation has announced that the second cycle of scholarship awarding for the 2023-2024 academic year has been completed.
To date,...
CTUIR Honors Early Learners During Week of the Young Child
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and its Early Childhood Department celebrated the Week of the Young Child April 8-12 to...
BMCC Releases Fall Honor Roll
Blue Mountain Community College recently celebrated the academic achievements of full-time students for fall term 2023-24. Those included on the honor roll are:
President’s List:...
Oregon Has Up to $1.7 Billion for Housing, Addiction and More
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers will have hundreds of millions of dollars to spend over the next year after another positive economic forecast...
Slick Roads Result in School Delays
Due to inclement weather and road conditions, the following school districts are affected on Friday, Dec. 1:
Helix School District: On 2-hour delay
Pendleton...
Driving or Renting an EV? What to Know Before You Go
As more people consider the purchase of an electric vehicle (EV), whether to save money on gas or to adopt a new technology, AAA...
Two BMCC Students Selected to 2024 All-Oregon Academic Team
Oregon Community College Association announced the selection of 55 members from community colleges across the state to the 2024 All-Oregon Academic Team (AOAT).
Among those...
Median Taxpayer Could Receive $1,000 from Record $5.6 Billion Kicker
By Julia Shumway
The median Oregon taxpayer will receive close to $1,000 back on their taxes next year thanks to state tax revenue continuing to...
Three CTUIR Judges Receive Ceremonial Oath of Office
Three associate judges of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) received a ceremonial oath of office and presentation of robes on Wednesday,...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 17: Victoria F. Pablo Mendoza, 20, was arrested on the 1300 block of...
Hunger on the Rise in Oregon Following Downward Trend
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
A quarter of a century ago, Oregon had one of the highest rates of food insecurity and hunger in the...
Smith Appointed to Committee Tasked with Reviewing Measure 110
State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) has been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee On Addiction and Community Safety Response.
This committee will have the...
Grant Helps Boardman Marina Park Get New Fishing-Cleaning Machine
Boardman-area anglers rejoice! A new fishing-cleaning machine is now available at Marina Park.
A large crowd turned out on Tuesday, March 19 for the grand...
Hermiston Middle School Broadcast Students Recognized for Videos
Five Armand Larive Middle School students were named finalists in the National Scholastic Press Association 2023 Broadcast Story of the Year competition for junior...
Health Foundation Hosting 31st Annual Scamble for Scholarships
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will host the 31st annual Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament on Friday, June 7 at Big River Golf...
National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Lower Columbia Basin
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued a wind advisory in effect now through 1 p.m. on Wednesday.
Winds up to 40 to...
