CTUIR Voters Elect 6 New Members, Vote to Keep 6 Incumbents
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) elected six new members and six incumbents to the...
Early Mayoral Candidates Offer Unique Backstory for Hermiston
In Hermiston's 117-year history, the office of mayor has been occupied by a very specific demographic - white men.
That could change when voters choose...
Good Shepherd Among Top Hospitals in Nation for Nursing Communication
When a patient is admitted to a hospital, they can experience a wide range of emotions including anxiety and confusion.
Sure, they want to get...
CTUIR Kayak Public Transit Honored with National Award
The National Rural Transit Assistance Program has announced Kayak Public Transit as its most recent recipient of the RTAP Tribal Transit Agency Award.
The national...
OSP Troopers Rescue 92-Year-Old Man Stranded in Freezing Weather
Oregon State Police troopers recently rescued an elderly driver who had earlier been reported as overdue.
The 92-year-old motorist, Larry Hendrickson, is recovering well after...
SAGE Center, Threemile Canyon Farms Plan for New Playground
The SAGE Center today announced plans for a new all-ages playground adjacent to their facility on N.E. Olson Road.
With agricultural-themed equipment and a focus...
Former HHS Girls Soccer Coach Sentenced to Prison for Sex Crimes
Former Hermiston High School girls soccer head coach Freddy Delapaz Guizar is headed to state prison for more than six years for felony sex...
Hermiston High School FFA Teams Bring Home Silver & Gold Medals
Two Hermiston FFA Chapter teams, along with FFA Advisor Sandy McKay and Coach Kennidy Baker, recently returned home after competing successfully at the 96th...
Researcher Sheds Light on Health Care Industry in Post-COVID World
In some ways, the health care industry has changed dramatically in the post-COVID world. In other ways, not so much.
Ryan Donohue shed light on...
Good Shepherd Celebrates Return of In-Person Community Meeting
On Wednesday evening, a smiling Sue Daggett opened the first in-person Community Meeting held by Good Shepherd Health Care System since 2019.
Daggett, the chair...
Hemiston District Selected as National ‘Lighthouse’ School System
The national School Superintendents Association has selected the Hermiston School District as one of four school districts across the country as a 2023 fall “Lighthouse...
HPD Chief Among Those Addressing Drug Crisis Before Legislators
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Police officers lack the tools they need to help drug addicts enter treatment to help them kick the habit, Oregon...
Got Milk? Learn How Threemile Canyon Farms Uses Robotics
Eight minutes. That's how long it takes to milk a cow at Threemile Canyon Farms in Boardman, according to Adlai Schuler, the farms' veterinarian...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
TruCare Pregnancy Clinic Celebrates New Location in Hermiston
TruCare Pregnancy Clinic in Hermiston celebrated its new location Thursday afternoon with a ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Friends, supporters, staff and representatives of the Hermiston Chamber of...
