ODOT workers facing mass layoffs
SALEM, Ore.-Hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees received layoff notices on July 7, including 12 in Umatilla County.
“Consequences to essential transportation services...
Hermiston’s Movies in the Park start July 11
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and head to Butte Park this evening as the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department kicks off this...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 11: Robert Allen Rhodes, 52, was arrested on the 200 block of N.E....
Trailer, motorcycle stolen in Hermiston leads to multiple arrests in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash.-The investigation into a trailer and motorcycle stolen in Hermiston on June 19, ultimately led to the arrest of five people on outstanding...
Hermiston man killed in Malheur County crash
MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore.-A Hermiston man is dead after a crash near Harper on the afternoon of July 8.
Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the...
Gas prices dipping amidst summer travel
Even with record travel over the Independence Day holiday period, gas prices have been trending lower since late June.
Prices in most states, including Oregon,...
Lampreypalooza set for Bonneville Dam July 9
CASCADE LOCKS, Ore.-Lampreypalooza, a family-friendly celebration of the cultural importance of Pacific lamprey, is set for July 9 at Bonneville Dam.
The free event hosted...
Grant funding available for Downtown Umatilla businesses
UMATILLA, Ore.-Downtown business owners can now apply for two updated community development grants worth up to $25,000 each through the City of Umatilla.
Applications for...
Heat Advisory in effect for much of Northeast Oregon
PENDLETON, Ore.-A Heat Advisory is in effect for much of Northeast Oregon, with temperatures expected to hit triple-digits.
The Heat Advisory is in effect from...
29th Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow is July 4-6 in Pendleton
PENDLETON, Ore.-Wildhorse Resort and Casino’s 29th Annual Pow Wow is this weekend in Pendleton.
Admission to the Pow Wow on the Wildhorse Resort and Casino...
UCSO looking for information after Warehouse Beach brush fire
HERMISTON, Ore.-A brush fire over the weekend on Warehouse Beach is now under investigation, and the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) is asking anyone...
Business Spotlight: Kopacz Nursery & Florist
Northeast Oregon Now’s “Business Spotlight” highlights a local business in the greater Hermiston area. Know of a great local business in the community? Feel...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 1: Danilo Mendoza Ramirez, 20, was arrested on the 100 block of W....
Nonprofit Spotlight: Camp Meadowood Springs
Each month, Northeast Oregon Now will highlight a nonprofit in the greater Hermiston area with its Nonprofit Spotlight. Know of a nonprofit doing good...
Good Shepherd to host Gatekeeper suicide crisis training
Good Shepherd Health Care System is hosting a free Gatekeeper training session on Tuesday, July 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Hermiston...
Annual controlled burn on Hermiston Butte is June 28
HERMISTON, Ore.-Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD) plans to conduct its annual controlled burn on the butte in Hermiston on June 28.
“This controlled burn...
Umatilla County Fire District 1 responds to multiple brush fires, car crash
HERMISTON, Ore.-Fire crews with Umatilla County Fire District 1 had a busy afternoon on June 26, responding to multiple fires and a car incident,...
Local football players selected to prestigious all-star football games
HERMISTON, Ore.-Eastern Oregon will be well represented in a couple of prestigious, invitation-only All-Star football games this weekend on the west side of the...
Community invited to celebrate Umatilla Landing Days June 28
UMATILLA, Ore.-Landing Days, a free, family-friendly festival celebrating the heritage of Umatilla is June 28 in Marina Park.
“It’s a big community celebration,” said Marla...
4th of July celebrations planned across Eastern Oregon
HERMISTON, Ore.-Made your plans for the 4th of July yet? From pancakes and parades to fun runs and fireworks, there are plenty of ways...
