Umatilla, Port Settle Zoning Dispute
The city of Umatilla and Port of Umatilla have agreed to withdraw from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) over a zoning...
Police Blotter: Squatting Dopers, Bouncing Tweakers
Northeast Oregon Now has dug into the Hermiston police logs to pluck out some of the more unique reports received by the HPD:
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Columbia Development Authority Board to Meet on March 16
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) Board will meet at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, March 16.
The board will hold an in-person meeting at the Port...
No One Injured Following 3-Vehicle Accident in Hermiston
No injuries were reported Tuesday morning following a three-vehicle accident in Hermiston.
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to the accident around 10:33 a.m....
Marina Turns Profit for City of Umatilla
City Had Anticipated Losses of $40,000
Despite predicting annual losses of at least $40,000, the Umatilla Marina & RV Park ended its first fiscal year...
UEC Celebrates 80 Years of Service
Umatilla Electric Cooperative celebrate 80 years of “reaching new heights” during its annual meeting Saturday night.
UEC General Manager and CEO Robert Echenrode shared some...
Hermiston School District Wins 16th Straight Financial Reporting Award
The Hermiston School District has earned its 16th straight award for financial reporting.
The district’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for the fiscal year ending...
Salmon Return to McKay Creek Near Pendleton After Three Decades
Salmon are spawning for the first time in nearly 30 years in McKay Creek, a tributary of the Umatilla River near Pendleton.
The spawning is...
Construction Starts on New Rodeo Arena
Dirt work has officially begun at the site of the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center to construct a new rodeo arena.
The arena, being...
EOVA to Host Regional Grants Program Workshop Sept. 28 & 29
This fall, the Eastern Oregon Visitor's Association (EOVA) will be launching its second regional grants program.
To help applicants prepare, EOVA is holding a two-part...
Hermiston and Stanfield Senior Centers Offering Free Health Checks
The Hermiston and Stanfield Senior Centers will offer free blood pressure checks and health information from 11 a.m. to noon on Thursday, Dec. 28.
The...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on Oct. 16
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Oct. 16 at Good Shepherd Medical Center in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take...
Hermiston Wins Award for Cultural Diversity
Hermiston was among seven cities in the nation to be honored for embracing cultural diversity.
The National League of Cities presented the city of Hermiston...
Walden to Tour Eastern Oregon
Beginning Saturday, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) will be in Eastern Oregon for town hall meetings in five counties: Union, Umatilla, Morrow, Gilliam,...
Parks Department Signing Up Teams for Adult Volleyball Leagues
Adult coed competitive and recreational volleyball leagues are forming now through the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department.
Players must be at least 18 years of...
Nov. 5: Umatilla County Health Reports 26 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 26 new coronavirus cases - up five from Wednesday.
Today's cases bring the county's overall total to 3,386. There are...
Student-Built Home Opens Up Career Opportunities
A year ago, Becky Carr knew little about the contents of a tool box. On Monday, the Hermiston High School junior spent a couple...
Public Policy Center Founder to Speak at Chamber
The founder of the Oregon Center for Public Policy will be the guest speaker for the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s Business to Business Luncheon...
Exceeding All Expectations
Irrigon Woman Finds Success Despite Disability
Vivian McEachran has battled low expectations her entire life. As a child, she was told she would never have...
City to Crack Down on Bad Behavior in Parks
Police in Hermiston will now have the authority to prohibit anyone from using a city park for up to 30 days if they are...
