Oregon Health Authority Wants to Expand Health Care Access
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Oregon Health Authority wants to expand access to health care, grow the state’s behavioral health system and connect more...
Anglers Capture Photos of Wolverine Along Columbia River Near Portland
A wolverine was sighted by two people who were fishing on the Columbia River near Portland on the morning of Monday, March 20.
Wolverine, rare...
Blue Mountain C.C. Receives Accreditation Reaffirmation
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) has received their official accreditation re-affirmation letter from the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU).
Since 1968, BMCC has...
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...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
May 31: Jose Alvarez Solorzano, 69, was arrested on the 400 block of N.W....
ODOT: March 31 is the Deadline to Remove Studded Tires
As spring arrives, it's time to remember studded tires must be removed by Sunday, March 31.
The Oregon Department of Transportation said long-term weather forecasts...
Columbia Development Authority Board to Meet on Oct. 24
The Columbia Development Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Port of Morrow.
The meeting is at 1 p.m. and an agenda will...
OSP, SafeOregon Offer Tips for Keeping Schools Safe
SafeOregon and the Oregon State Police remind students, parents, school staff, and community members that everyone plays a role in school safety. SafeOregon is...
Hermiston City Hall Hosts Library Programs During Renovation
While the Hermiston Public Library undergoes renovations, programs will be across the street at Hermiston City Hall, 180 NE Second St.
The children's story time...
Manulife Properties in Northeast Oregon Reopen for Day Use Only
Manulife (formerly Hancock) properties in northeast Oregon has reopened for day use only, according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Day use hours...
Good Shepherd Offering Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the Hermiston...
Smith to Lead Workforce Panel During Dorchester Conference
State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) has been selected to lead a panel on workforce
development and apprenticeships at the Dorchester Conference on Saturday, April 27...
Pump Prices are at Seasonal Lows as Holiday Travelers Hit the Road
Pump prices are at their seasonal lows as millions of Americans head out on holiday trips. Prices are down week-over-week in 48 states, including...
CTUIR Commemorates MMIWP Week for Those Missing or Murdered
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Family Violence Services and Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center held events on Monday, May 6 as...
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...
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...
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...
Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 to Conduct Controlled Burn of Butte
Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 will conduct a controlled burn of the Hermiston Butte on Saturday, June 29.
The controlled burn will begin at...
HCAC Announces Expansion of Scholarship Opportunities
Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition (HCAC) has announced an expanded range of scholarship recipients for 2023.
In addition to Hermiston High School seniors, Echo, Stanfield and...
J Findley Named CEO of Blue Mountain Networks
Blue Mountain Networks has announced the appointment of J Findley as its CEO.
Findley has more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry....
