A Third of Oregon Senate Ineligible to Run as GOP Walkout Continues
By Julia Shumway
All but three Republicans in the Oregon state Senate have now made themselves ineligible to serve another term under a voter-approved state...
Morrow County Health District Sues County, Boardman Fire & Rescue
The Morrow County Health District is suing Morrow County and the fire district in Boardman for more than $4 million, claiming the pair of...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Offering Free Swim Lessons to Youngsters
The Second Grade Swim Lesson program begins today at the Hermiston Family Aquatic Center and will continue for the next two weeks with more...
Hermiston’s Northwest Beef Express a ‘Diamond in the Rough’
Northwest Beef Express may be one of Hermiston’s best-kept secrets. The trucking company has been in business since 1998 with a main terminal in...
Parents to Be Cited Following ‘Brutal’ Assault by Five Juveniles
Five parents will be cited on a charge of failing to supervise a minor following what the Hermiston Police chief is calling a “brutal”...
Workshop Aims to Improve Area Officers’ Spanish-Speaking Skills
The job of a law enforcement officer is stressful and challenging under the best of circumstances. It’s even more so when you are unable...
J Findley Named CEO of Blue Mountain Networks
Blue Mountain Networks has announced the appointment of J Findley as its CEO.
Findley has more than 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry....
Shooting in Irrigon Leads to Arrest of Boardman Man
The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office reported it arrested a Boardman man after he shot at a man on May 1 at a service station.
Jose...
Overtime Tax Credit Available to Agriculture Employers
The Oregon Legislature in February 2022 approved House Bill (HB) 4002: Oregon Agriculture Overtime, which requires agricultural employers to pay certain workers for overtime...
Community Service Event Taking Place in Hermiston on Saturday
Another I Love My City event is coming up this weekend in Hermiston.
People are invited to join the effort, as the community comes together...
Cory Wilds Band to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Cory Wilds Band will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The rock and blues band will...
Ricardo Sotelo Santoyo Named New HHS Head Soccer Coach
Ricardo Sotelo Santoyo will be the next Hermiston High School head soccer coach.
Sotelo Santoyo is a past HHS assistant and a middle school soccer...
Youth Orchestra to Give Free Spring Concert on Thursday
The Oregon East Symphony Youth Orchestra will present their free Spring Concert this Thursday, May 18 in the Vert Auditorium in Pendleton.
The youth orchestra...
Registration Now Open for 30th Annual Scramble for Scholarships
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will host the 30th annual Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament on Friday, June 9 at Big River Golf...
Umatilla County Election Results
Most, but not all, of the races in Umatilla County’s primary election Tuesday night were uncontested.
Among the contested races were a few school board...
James Hurst Defeats Nazario Rivera for Hermiston School Board Seat
James Hurst was caught off guard Tuesday night at the news he had won his race for Hermiston School Board.
Hurst hadn’t heard the results...
Good Shepherd Recognized as U.S. Best-in-Class Employer
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) was recently recognized as a U.S. Best-in-Class Employer after participating in Gallagher’s 2022 U.S. Benefits Strategy and Benchmarking...
Morrow County Children’s Fair Takes Place May 18 at Riverfront Center
Community Counseling Solutions will host the 21st annual Morrow County Children’s Fair this Thursday, May 18 at the Port of Morrow Riverfront Center, 2...
Port of Morrow Announces Industrial Wastewater System Expansion
The Port of Morrow on Friday, May 12, announced it has met a 30% design milestone in the planning for a major investment to...
HPD Launches tip411 System for Anonymous Tips, & to Receive Alerts
The Hermiston Police Department is increasing its crime-fighting arsenal with a new app to help residents connect with the department to find information, view...
