Hermiston planning commissioner is longest serving in state history
HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston and the Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) recently honored Margaret Saylor as the longest-serving planning commissioner in...
Hermiston approves UGB expansion, advances LID formation
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved the expansion of the city’s urban growth boundary (UGB) by over 800 acres at its regular meeting on...
Umatilla voters to consider new police station again in November
UMATILLA, Ore.-Umatilla residents will again consider a bond measure to fund construction of a new police station.
The Umatilla City Council has approved referring Bond...
Investigators of Science STEM camp set for La Grande
LA GRANDE, Ore.-Registration is now open for Investigators of Science, a STEM Day camp for middle school-age students at Eastern Oregon University (EOU) on...
Umatilla High has new girls basketball coach
UMATILLA — Umatilla High School has a new head coach of the girls varsity basketball team.
Trey Trevino, 26, took over the Vikings girls basketball...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Family Nurse Practitioner Ashley Christensen
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Ashley Christensen to our medical staff. Ashley brings...
Kayaker rescued in Columbia River
BOARDMAN, Ore.-A kayaker was rescued from the Columbia River on the afternoon of September 7.
Boardman Fire Rescue District (BFRD) responded around 3:40 p.m. after...
Let ‘er Buck at the 115th Pendleton Round-Up Sept. 6-13
PENDLETON, Ore.- The iconic Pendleton Round-Up, a 115-year tradition, returns with a week of community events and rodeo action September 6-13.
Since its inception in...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Introduces Region’s Most Affordable Diagnostic Imaging Services
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is proud to announce a major win for patients across Eastern Oregon: the lowest-cost outpatient...
Residents can now ‘Ask Hermiston’ about community information
HERMISTON, Ore.-Residents have a new tool to stay connected and informed about city government and the Hermiston community.
Ask Hermiston, which allows residents to engage...
Woman experiencing possible cardiac issue rescued in Morrow County
MORROW COUNTY, Ore.-The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) Search and Rescue team responded to a woman having a possible cardiac issue near the Coalmine...
Oregon joins Washington, California to form Western Health Alliance
SALEM, Ore.-Governor Tina Kotek announced that Oregon will join Washington and California in the newly formed Western Health Alliance.
Governors Kotek, Gavin Newsom of California,...
Oregon hunters asked to get deer, elk tested for CWD
SALEM, Ore.-The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) and the Oregon Hunters Association (OHA) are encouraging hunters to get deer and elk harvested...
Greater Hermiston area driving strong job growth in Umatilla, Morrow Counties
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Both Umatilla and Morrow Counties have gained jobs over the past 13 years, with the Greater Hermiston area, which includes Hermiston, Umatilla,...
AAA Testing: Frequent problems possible with Traffic Jam Assistance systems
AAA automotive engineers recently evaluated low-speed-capable Active Driving Assistance (ADA) systems (also known as Traffic Jam Assistance), which are becoming more and more common...
Boardman Fire Rescue District responds to dumpster fire at Riverside High
BOARDMAN, Ore.-Boardman Fire Rescue District (BFRD) responded to a dumpster fire with chemicals at Riverside High School on the evening of August 28.
BFRD arrived...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Board-Certified Physiatrist Dr. Nathan Camp
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to welcome Board-Certified Physiatrist Nathan Camp, MD, to the Good Shepherd Physiatry team...
Inaugural Pet Run and Walk 5k planned in Boardman
BOARDMAN, Ore.-The first annual Pet Run and Walk 5k is set for September 6 in Boardman Marina Park.
Boardman Park and Recreation District is partnering...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Offering Free Urology Seminar Presented by Urologist Dr. Matthew...
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is hosting a free urology seminar on Thursday, September 4, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to...
Getting to Know Dementia workshop series set for Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-Good Shepherd’s Vange John Memorial Hospice is hosting a free, six-part workshop series on dementia starting October 15.
“We all know someone who has...
