Oregon’s nonfarm employment dips by over 2,500 jobs in July
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment dropped by 2,700 jobs in July, following a revised loss of 8,600 jobs in June. Financial activities (-2,700...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Letter to our Communities
Hello to all the patients and communities we serve,
Our first letter to our communities published 7/23/2025 set the record straight on misinformation about the...
Hermiston moves ahead with UGB expansion, LID formation process
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved the first reading of ordinances to expand the urban growth boundary (UGB) in the South Hermiston Industrial Park...
High School Football Preview: Hermiston Bulldogs
HERMISTON, Ore.-“New year, new us” is a mantra the Hermiston Bulldogs varsity football team is embracing heading into the 2025 Mid-Columbia Conference (MCC) season.
Coming...
BMCC one of the best community colleges in Oregon and the country
PENDLETON, Ore.-Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) in Pendleton is one of the top 100 community colleges in the nation, according to a recent study.
The...
Think traffic safety this back-to-school season
HERMISTON, Ore.-It may still feel like summer outside, but students around the region will be headed back to school next week, which can mean...
Milton-Freewater man arrested on suspicion of sex crimes
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore.-A Milton-Freewater man has been arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse.
The arrest stems from an investigation that started on June 11, when Milton-Freewater...
High School Football Preview: La Grande Tigers
LA GRANDE, Ore.-The La Grande Tigers are looking for a return trip to the playoffs as they prepare for the 2025 season.
“My expectations are...
Summer gas prices stay steady
(AAA News Release) The nation’s gas pumps have seen only small fluctuations thus far for summer 2025, thanks to crude oil prices remaining in the...
Make your end of summer plans mosquito free
UMATILLA, Ore.-Late summer is peak mosquito season and the City of Umatilla and West Umatilla Mosquito Control District (WUMCD) are reminding residents to be...
Boardman Fire Rescue gets first-in-the-state grain rescue equipment
BOARDMAN, Ore.-The Boardman Fire Rescue District (BFRD) has a new tool at its disposal to help keep residents of Northeast Oregon safe.
BFRD is the...
Stanfield man killed in Baker County motorcycle crash
BAKER COUNTY, Ore.-A Stanfield man was killed in a motorcycle crash in Baker County on the night of August 18.
Oregon State Police (OSP) responded...
Hermiston High School FCCLA students win big at National Convention
HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston High School was well-represented at the recent 2025 Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Leadership Conference in Orlando, with...
Drizzle does not dampen Hermiston Melon Fest
HERMISTON — A steady morning rain couldn’t keep Hermiston from celebrating its favorite summer treat.
Despite the wet weather, the 2025 Hermiston Melon Fest on...
Free mattress recycling event planned for Umatilla County
HERMISTON, Ore.-A free mattress recycling collection event is scheduled for August 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Umatilla County Fair Office.
Umatilla...
Nonprofit Spotlight: Horizon Project
Each month, Northeast Oregon Now highlights a nonprofit in the greater Hermiston area with its Nonprofit Spotlight. Know of a nonprofit doing good in...
Drone technology could help fight wildfires in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.-Drones could soon join the fight against wildfires in Oregon.
The Oregon Department of Aviation (ODAV) announced a Memorandum of Understanding with Yamaha Motor...
Pendleton PD investigating armed robbery, assault
PENDLETON, Ore.-Pendleton Police continue to investigate an armed robbery and assault that took place on the morning of August 13.
Police responded to reports of...
Logan Grieb promoted to Regulatory Compliance Specialist position with UEC
HERMISTON, Ore.-Logan Grieb has been promoted to the role of Regulatory Compliance Specialist with Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC).
“During his time at UEC, Logan has...
Drought emergency declared in Morrow County
SALEM, Ore.-A drought has been declared in three Oregon Counties, including Morrow in the Northeast part of the state.
Governor Tina Kotek issued Executive Order...
