Watch for Wildlife: Vehicle Collisions with Deer, Elk Peak This Time of Year
Vehicle collisions with deer and elk tend to peak in October and November, when migration and breeding puts them on the move, making them...
Lucky Star Mobile Bar Brings the Fun to Life’s Celebrations
Mikayla Bredfield is a busy woman. During the week she teaches at Irrigon Jr./Sr. High and on weekends you can find her somewhere in...
Retail Recruitment Company Discusses Opportunities in Hermiston
The Hermiston City Council learned on Monday that five national retailers have expressed interest in locating a store in Hermiston.
That news was part of...
Umatilla Electric Achieves Significant Reduction in Carbon Emissions
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) announced today a major milestone in the utility’s sustainability efforts.
Thanks to strong collaboration with power supply partners, UEC’s carbon emissions...
‘Land of Lights’ Festival Unites Hermiston’s Holiday Celebrations
A revamped and expanded holiday festival will illuminate the entire Hermiston community this December, transforming the town into a Land of Lights while building...
Firearms Stolen from Hermiston Store; $10,000 Reward Being Offered
A reward of $10,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the Aug. 16 burglary of...
Orthopedic Surgeon Zhiqing Xing Joins Good Shepherd
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed fellowship-trained, board-certified orthopedic surgeon Zhiqing Xing, MD-PhD, to Good Shepherd Orthopedics.
“We are excited that Dr. Xing...
City of Hermiston Moves to Phase II of Safety Action Plan
The city of Hermiston has moved into Phase 2 of its Safety Action Plan.
The aim of the plan is to create safer transportation systems...
Nonprofits Highlight Commitment to Community at Hermiston’s 2nd Annual Service Fair
More than two dozen service organizations set up shop on Tuesday, Oct. 1, at the Hermiston Community Center for the second annual Service Fair...
Hermiston City Council Honors Hispanic Advisory Committee
The Hermiston City Council paid tribute Monday night to the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory (HAC) Committee with a certificate of recognition.
The HAC was formed in...
Oregon Livestock Farmers Will Soon Face More Oversight
By Alejandro Figueroa/OPB
Oregon farmers raising sheep, chicken or cows will soon have to comply with new state rules.
Environmental groups and some small farm advocates...
Request for Zoning Change, Annexation Goes Back for Review
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night in favor of considering a proposed change in the city’s comprehensive plan map that would allow a...
Survey: Driver Behavior Top Safety Concern Among Hermiston Residents
Hermiston residents’ primary safety concern on public roads is driver behavior, especially around schools, parks and other community centers.
That concern was revealed in a...
Good Shepherd Celebrates New Location of Cancer Center
Physicians, staff and cancer survivors celebrated the new location of the Good Shepherd Cancer Center on Thursday.
Board-Certified Hematologist & Oncologist Dr. Stephen Iacoboni helped...
Crowd Stays Cool During Chamber’s Summer Mixer
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s annual Summer Mixer on Thursday featured an evening of food, beverages, music and socializing.
And, despite a temperature of 100...
Property Owner Opposes Hermiston’s Gettman Road Project
By Tori Shuller and Phil Wright/East Oregonian
The city of Hermiston is looking to use eminent domain to continue its project to expand West Gettman...
Traffic to Be Impacted As Crews Replace Water Mains in Hermiston
Motorists in Hermiston will experience periodic closures in the area of N.E. Fourth Street, E. Gladys Avenue and E. Main Avenue in Hermiston during...
State Offers More Free Water Testing for Umatilla, Morrow Counties
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The water woes are not over for hundreds of households in eastern Oregon.
The Oregon Health Authority has asked about 1,600...
2024 Umatilla County Fair Preview
Only a few days are left to register for the Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade, exhibitor camping, Open Class and 4-H exhibitor entries.
The deadline to...
Hermiston Teams Up with Amazon Web Services to Plant Trees at EOTEC
The city of Hermiston worked with more than 30 volunteers from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Umatilla County Fair, and the Arbor Day Foundation to...
