Two Hermiston Men Face Charges Following Assault at Soccer Game
Two Hermiston men face charges after allegedly assaulting two people at a soccer game at Sandstone Middle School.
The incident happened Sunday, Aug. 28, during...
Students, Families Celebrate Hermiston’s 6th Elementary School
Twenty-four hours after cutting the ribbon at the new Rocky Heights Elementary School, Hermiston School District officials and community members gathered Wednesday evening to...
Matching Grant Applications Now Open for Certain Companies
Business Oregon has opened a Request for Grant Applications for certain applicants that have received federal monetary awards.
Request for Grant Applications is for applicants...
Community Turns Out for Opening of New Rocky Heights Elementary
“It smells new.”
That was the verdict from a young student Tuesday night following the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Rocky Heights Elementary School.
“Thank you...
Good Shepherd Welcomes Internist & Endocrinologist Sandeep Kunwar
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed Internist & Endocrinologist Dr. Sandeep Kunwar to Good Shepherd Endocrinology.
Kunwar cares for conditions that affect the...
Groups Want Oregon to Regulate Air Pollution From Large Dairies
By Alex Baumhardt
Two dozen environmental, farming and public health groups are asking the state to regulate air pollution from large dairies.
In an Aug. 17...
Hermiston Student’s Artwork Featured in Agriculture-Themed Calendar
Third-grade student Dustin Sanders of Highland Hills Elementary was selected as one of 13 winners in a state-wide annual calendar art contest sponsored by Oregon Agriculture...
Irrigon Junior-Senior High Prepares New Track for 2022-23 School Year
Students and staff returning to Irrigon Junior-Senior High School will notice some upgrades when they return to classes next week, including the new track...
Head Start Honors Cathy Wamsley With New Early Learning Center
Thursday afternoon saw the opening of a new learning center in honor of a woman who “dedicated her life to serving children and families.”
The...
Oregon Offering Free & Reduced College Tuition for Native Americans
Members of Oregon’s nine federally recognized tribes can attend the state’s public universities and community colleges practically free this school year, and members of...
Murray-Inslee Report Confirms Importance of Hydroelectricity
U.S. Sen. Patty Murray and Washington Gov. Jay Inslee today released their final “Lower Snake River Dams Benefit Replacement Report” which reaches the conclusion...
Beef Northwest Feeders Expands Footprint With Carlton Farms
Beef Northwest Feeders (Beef NW), a family-owned cattle operation headquartered in North Powder, has purchased family-owned Carlton Farms in Yamhill County.
“We are delighted to...
Motor Vehicle Accident in Hermiston Sends 1 Person to Hospital
One person was transported to the hospital Wednesday morning following a motor vehicle accident in Hermiston.
At 10:32 a.m. Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD#1)...
Wildhorse Resort & Casino Robbery Suspect Faces Federal Charges
A Umatilla County man attempting an armed robbery at Wildhorse Resort & Casino opened fire last week outside the casino.
The U.S. Department of Justice...
UEC Supporting Youth Education Through Summer Events
The summer months are full of electrifying opportunities to engage with students in eastern Oregon. Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) had the opportunity to host...
UEC Partners with CoBank to Match Community Giving Contributions
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has joined with lending partner, CoBank, to give matching $5,000 donations to two local organizations, for a combined total of $10,000...
No One Injured Following 3-Vehicle Accident in Hermiston
No injuries were reported Tuesday morning following a three-vehicle accident in Hermiston.
The Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to the accident around 10:33 a.m....
Schools Hope to Overcome Staff Shortages with State, Federal Funds
By Alex Baumhardt
School districts in Oregon plan on spending millions of dollars in state and federal funds to pay teachers higher salaries and offer...
Hermiston Council Tours New City Hall; Opening Date Set for October
In December 2019, Hermiston’s ugly duckling of a city hall was closed for good following a furnace fire in the 54-year-old former bank building....
Photo Gallery: 2022 Hermiston Melon Fest
Downtown Hermiston was buzzing with activity on Saturday to celebrate nature's favorite candy - the watermelon! The event, hosted by the Hermiston Downtown District,...
