6 months in, Gov. Kotek Remains Least Popular Governor in U.S.
By Julia Shumway
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek remains the least popular governor in the country, according to a new quarterly poll released Monday by research...
Homeowner Assistance Fund Portal to Reopen for New Applications
Oregon Housing and Community Services will resume accepting applications for the state’s Homeowner Assistance Fund program at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, to offer...
HEROS Project Receives $100K Boost from AgWest Farm Credit
The Hermiston Oregon Sportsplex’s fundraising drive got a healthy gift Monday, July 24, when AgWest Farm Credit officials in Pendleton donated $100,000.
HEROS volunteer Josh...
Facing Drought, Legislators Impose Water Limits on Livestock
By Kendra Chamberlain
Large livestock operations will face stricter water rules in Oregon under a bill passed by state lawmakers earlier this year, in the...
Fund-Raising Scramble to Benefit Local Special Olympics Program
The Hermiston/Pendleton Special Olympics Local Program #510 will host the 16th annual golf scramble at Echo Hills Golf Course on Aug. 12.
The registration fee...
Hermiston Baby in Need of Heart Surgery to Continue to Live
Avery Henderson has faced plenty of adversity since entering the world April 1. Born with congenital Holt-Oram Syndrome, he has holes in his heart...
Two People Injured in Shooting
Two men were injured in a shooting Wednesday night, July 26, in the Irrigon area, according to the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff's office...
Oregon One of Only 5 States with a Weekly Decline in Gas Prices
The national average for regular climbs again this week, driven by a rally in crude oil prices and severe heat causing issues at U.S....
LPGA Epson Tour Returning to Wildhorse for Ladies Golf Classic
The 2023 LPGA Epson Tour is returning next month to Wildhorse Resort & Casino for the Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic.
The event features youth clinics...
AWS Community Fund Now Accepting Applications for Local Projects
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announces that applications are now open for the AWS InCommunities Fund, a community grant program that supports local initiatives in...
Input Sought from Oregonians on Proposed Health Insurance Hikes
By Ben Botkin
State regulators want to hear from Oregonians about insurance companies’ plans to increase costs in 2024.
Each year, the state’s Division of Financial...
All Sturgeon Fishing Will Close Upstream of The Dalles Dam July 29
Effective July 29-Sept. 15, all sturgeon fishing including catch-and-release is prohibited in the mainstem Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to the Priest Rapids...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 24: James Nicholos Holder, 26, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
BMCC Extends Deadline for Data Center Tech Program Applications
Blue Mountain Community College has extended the deadline to apply for its limited-entry data center technician program.
The original deadline of July 20 has been...
City of Hermiston Kicks Off Its National Night Out Treasure Hunt
It’s time to test your sleuthing skills as the National Night Out treasure hunt is underway in Hermiston.
The national initiative began in 1984 and...
Oregonians Can Start to Apply for Paid Work Leave Next Month
By Ben Botkin
Oregon workers can apply for benefits through the state’s new paid leave program starting Aug. 14.
The program, Paid Leave Oregon, covers family leave,...
Hermiston Man Dies in Rollover Crash in Sherman County
A Hermiston man died Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle accident in Sherman County.
Nicholas Demos, 29, was traveling southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 26...
Boardman Sponsoring Community Clean-Up Program Throughout July
The city of Boardman is sponsoring a community-wide clean-up program during the month of July to encourage citizens to clean up their residences by...
IMESD Organizes Regional Event for School Coaches to Collaborate
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) will hold a Coaching Symposium in August for area coaches of students in sixth through 12th grades.
The symposium...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Information Session on Medicare
Good Shepherd Health Care System will present a free Medicare 101 information session on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
The session goes from 2 to 4 p.m....
