Oregon Small Business Disaster Loans Available through the SBA
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced Economic Injury Disaster Loans are now available to Oregon small businesses.
Small nonfarm businesses in 21 Oregon counties and neighboring counties...
Kiwanis Club of Echo Discontinues Charter After 16 Years
After providing a variety of community outreach services for 16 years, the Kiwanis Club of Echo has discontinued its charter.
Phyllis Shovelski, president, and Michael...
Hermiston School Board Receives Update on High School Athletics
The Hermiston High School athletics director gave a presentation about student activities to the Hermiston School District Board of Education on Monday, Oct. 23.
HHS...
Hermiston Nonprofits Make Their Pitch at Inaugural Volunteer Fair
Tuesday afternoon at the Hermiston Community Center was the very picture of connecting and networking as nonprofits, service clubs and would-be volunteers gathered for...
Vendor Registration Open for Hermiston’s Annual Christmas Bazaar
Vendor registration is now open for Hermiston’s annual Christmas Bazaar, set for Saturday, Nov. 25 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The event takes place...
Council Makes Amendments to Homeless Camping Ordinance
The Hermiston City Council made some clarifications to an ordinance passed last month addressing homeless camps within the city limits.
The clarifications deal primarily with...
Police Investigating Alleged Robbery of Hermiston Resident
The Hermiston Police are investigating the Saturday, Oct. 21, robbery of a man residing in the 1200 block of West Joseph Avenue.
According to police,...
Boardman Seeking Applicants to Fill Two Seats on Planning Commission
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...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet on Oct. 26
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held Thursday, Oct. 26.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district...
Pendleton Councilor Elected to League of Oregon Cities Board
Pendleton City Council President McKennon McDonald has been elected to a three-year term on the Board of Directors of the League of Oregon Cities.
Founded...
Hermiston Mayor Elected President of League of Oregon Cities
Dave Drotzmann, Hermiston mayor, local business owner, and Republican candidate for Senate District 29, was elected by League of Oregon Cities (LOC) members as...
Hermiston School Board to Hold Special Meeting Tonight
The Hermiston School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting at the HSD office, 305 S.W. 11th St., on Monday, Oct. 23,...
Hermiston High School FFA Chapter Heading to National Convention
The Hermiston FFA Chapter’s hard work has paid off with an upcoming trip to the 96th FFA National Convention in Indianapolis Nov. 1-4.
According to...
Hermiston Chamber Hosting Volunteer Fair at Community Center
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Volunteer Fair on Tuesday, Oct. 24 at the Hermiston Community Center.
More than 20 local nonprofits and...
Good Shepherd’s Lunch & Learn to Focus on Breast Cancer
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s next free Lunch & Learn event is on Tuesday, Oct. 24 from 12 to 12:30 p.m.
October is Breast Cancer...
M. County Offering Free Hazardous Waste Cleanup on Saturday
Morrow County is holding a free hazardous waste cleanup event tomorrow, Oct. 21 at the North-End Transfer Station, 69900 Frontage Lane in Boardman.
Residents can...
Morrow County Commissioners Give Port Leaders Deadline on Vacancy
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners is giving the Port of Morrow Commission until Thursday, Oct. 26, to fill a PMC vacancy before it...
Harley Swain Subaru Set to Host Pet Adoption Event Through Saturday
Harley Swain Subaru is holding a pet adoption event Oct. 19-21 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
All adoption fees will be sponsored by Harley...
Last Pandemic-Related Food Benefits Going to Low-Income Families
By Lynne Terry
Oregon officials are doling out the last of extra pandemic-related food benefits to low-income families with young children.
About 73,000 households will receive...
Desert Rose Ministries Closes Doors After 10 Years of Service
After a decade of feeding the homeless and helping addicts find treatment, Hermiston’s Desert Rose Ministries is closing its doors for good at the...
