Hermiston High School Student Wins Award for Volunteer Service
Hermiston High School’s FCCLA Co-President Isay Osorio Estrada was recently awarded the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his active involvement in the HHS FCCLA...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 31: Shelby Nicole DeLong, 26, was cited and released on the 4700 block...
Umatilla City Recorder Nanci Sandoval to Lead State Association
Nanci Sandoval, Umatilla city recorder since August 2014, was installed as the Oregon Association of Municipal Recorders president for 2023-24 during a banquet held...
Boardman Seeks Applicants for 2 Planning Commission Seats
The city of Boardman is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Boardman Planning Commission.
Applicants must live within the Boardman city limits or...
Hermiston Intersection Closed Today for N. First Place Project
Final paving of North 1st Place began the week of Oct. 23, and Nelson Construction of Walla Walla, the contractors on the project, are...
Irrigon Elementary School Holds First Career Fair for Students
Irrigon Elementary School (IES) recenty invited professionals from various industries to their school, offering students an opportunity to explore different careers in an engaging...
Good Shepherd to Hold Annual Community Meeting at EOTEC
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) will hold its 6th Annual Community Meeting in-person on Wednesday, Nov. 8 at Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center.
The...
Port of Morrow Will Pay $2 Million to Clean Up Dirty Drinking Water
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Port of Morrow will send nearly $2 million to the Oregon Health Authority to support clean drinking water efforts in northeast...
Enrollment in Individual Health Insurance Now Open
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The tens of thousands of Oregonians who buy their own health insurance can now start shopping for the best plan...
Drive Carefully, It’s Peak Migration Time for Many Animals
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them...
Lunch & Learn Event to Focus on Facebook for Businesses
The UEC Business Resource Center will host a free Lunch & Learn workshop focusing on Facebook for business owners.
The lunch will be from noon...
City Councilors Peterson, Linton Running for Mayor of Hermiston
Hermiston will elect a new mayor in next year, but who that will be remains to be seen.
As of this morning, two candidates have...
Hermiston Police Search for Answers to Recent Increase in Shootings
With an increase of reported shootings in the Hermiston area in 2023, Hermiston Police Department officials said they are seeking help to address the...
Parks & Rec Department to Host Breakfast for Veterans on Nov. 10
All military veterans and active duty service men and women and their families are invited to the Hermiston Community Center on Friday, Nov. 10...
BMCC Reports Growth in Student Enrollment for 1st Time in Years
Enrollment at Blue Mountain Community College is up significantly for the first time since the pandemic.
Data reported at the fourth week of the term...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 24: Isidro Canchola, 22, was arrested on a warrant near W. Hermiston Avenue...
Good Shepherd Auxiliary to Host Christmas Preview Sale Nov. 7-8
It may still be October, but it’s never too late to start checking off items from your Christmas shopping list.
To help come up with...
Boardman Council, Mayor, City Staff to Hold Planning Session on Nov. 1
The Boardman City Council, mayor and staff will hold a planning session on Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Boardman City Hall.
The session will take place...
Oregon Districts Attempt to Normalize Going to School Every Day
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon students appear to be making some progress, but state and local education leaders are concerned about high absentee rates...
Hermiston to Host High School Knowledge Bowl on Nov. 14
Hermiston will host another large Knowledge Bowl tournament in November.
The event will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 14, at the Church of Jesus Christ...
