CTUIR Looks to Expand High-Speed Internet Via $250,000 USDA Grant
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is looking to contract out services that will eventually expand the reservation’s broadband internet coverage...
At 80, Pilot Rock Man Ready to Celebrate New Lease on Life
Rod Anderson turns 80 on Saturday and he’s inviting several dozen friends and family to help celebrate.
The purpose of the celebration isn’t his 80th...
Hermiston’s New Psychiatric Care Facility ‘a Step in the Right Direction’
Mental health advocates, elected officials and community members turned out en masse on Thursday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rivers Edge Acute Center for...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
March 8: Laura Nohelly Avila, 29, was cited and released on the 1300 block...
CTUIR Receives Award for Port of Kennewick Collaboration
Officials with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) joined other dignitaries March 12 at the Port of Kennewick to receive the Governor’s...
Hermiston School District Announces New Communications Officer
The Hermiston School District has a familiar face as its new chief communications officer.
The district on its website announced the hire of Maryanna Hardin...
Good Shepherd Announces Addition of Hospital-Based Dialysis Care
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced on Tuesday that it has equipped its Critical Care Unit and Emergency Department to provide dialysis treatment,...
Hermiston Civic Leadership Academy Taking Applications for 6-Week Class
The city of Hermiston is now accepting applications to join the 2024 Hermiston Civic Leadership Academy, a chance for residents to grow their leadership...
Kotek to Sign Expansive Drug Bill While Reviewing Other Proposals
By Ben Botkin, Julie Shumway and Lynn Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Gov. Tina Kotek said she plans to sign the centerpiece bill that lawmakers passed in...
Second Street Gateway Improvement Project Begins This Week
Contractors will begin work this week on the Second Street Gateway Project at the intersection of S.E. Second Street and Highway 395 in Hermiston.
The project will realign...
Hermiston Customers to See Big Jump in Garbage Bill On April 1
Hermiston residents will pay 37 percent more each month for garbage service beginning April 1.
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to approve a...
Longtime Volunteers are Named Boardman’s Citizens of the Year
A pair of longtime volunteers are the Boardman Chamber of Commerce's citizens of the year.
Husband and wife Paul and Ruth Beagle received the recognition...
CTUIR Gaming Inspector Spencer Elected OAIGC Vice Chairman
Brad Spencer, gaming inspector for the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) Gaming Commission, was recently elected vice chairman of the Oregon...
State OKs $4 Million in Connector Road Funding for Pendleton
One of the biggest challenges to the development of property in Pendleton is access to flat land. Funding from the State of Oregon and...
Umatilla Robotics Team Visits State Capitol on Way to Competition
The Umatilla High School robotics team stopped by the Oregon State Capitol on Thursday to take a tour and check in with State Rep. Greg...
E. Oregon Forum to Highlight Post-Pandemic Mental Health
Three local professionals will share perspectives on “Rural Post-Pandemic Mental Health” during the upcoming Eastern Oregon Forum.
The presenters include Charles Byram, chief of the...
Bighorn Sheep Community Offers $4,500 for Information on Poaching
Rewards stand at $4,500 for information leading to the felony arrest of the person who illegally shot a Rocky Mountain Bighorn ram south of...
State Reps. Levy and Smith Celebrate Passage of Senate Bill 1579
Senate Bill 1579 passed the Oregon House of Representatives and was applauded by State Rep. Bobby Levy (R-Echo) and State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner),...
Multiple Factors Getting the Blame for Rising Price of Gasoline
Pump prices are rising across the country due to refinery maintenance and the switch to summer-blend fuel. Here in the Pacific Northwest, the increases...
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...
