Community Hospitals Essential in Eastern Oregon
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore. - Community hospitals in Eastern Oregon create almost one billion in economic activity and provide thousands of jobs throughout the region.
The...
Senate Bill Would Offer All Oregon National Guard Members in-State Tuition
SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Senate unanimously passed a bill on Feb. 27 that would make all members of the Oregon National Guard eligible...
Three Irrigon Men Arrested After Robbery, Chase in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore. - Three men are behind bars on suspicion of theft after a robbery and car chase on the night of Feb....
Pendleton to Host Two Cultures-One Community Powwow
PENDLETON, Ore. - The second annual Two Cultures-One Community (TCOC) Powwow is Feb. 28 through Mar. 2 at the Pendleton Convention Center.
“If you’ve never...
“Understanding Your Grief” Support Group Set for April in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore. - “Understanding Your Grief-Hope for Healing,” a six-week grief support group is set to start April 30.
The series provides information and support...
Survey to Help Umatilla County Fire District #1 Craft Strategic Plan
HERMISTON, Ore. - Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD1) wants to hear from the community as it begins the process of developing its strategic...
Hermiston High Wrestlers Dominate at Mat Classic
HERMISTON, Ore. - The Hermiston High School wrestling program grappled its way to another dominant performance at the WIAA Mat Classic XXXVI at the...
Community Invited to Help Name Hermiston’s Newest Park
HERMISTON, Ore. - The community is invited to help name Hermiston’s newest park in the Cimarron Recreation Area.
By responding to a survey, community members...
Pendleton Business Owners Warned That All That Glitters Isn’t Always Gold
PENDLETON, Ore - Business owners are being asked to be on the lookout after some phony gold coins were passed last week.
An unknown customer...
Author Deborah Hopkinson coming to Pendleton
Pendleton, Ore. — The Pendleton Public Library will welcome award-winning author Deborah Hopkinson to Pendleton this week.
Hopkinson is the award-winning author of more than...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Adds Two Experienced Orthopedic Surgeons
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to announce the arrival of Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeons Patrick Dawson, MD, and Tamara...
Gasoline Prices Climbing to Start 2025 Due to Rising Oil Prices
Gas prices are ticking up in the early days of 2025.
The major driver is a rally in crude oil prices. While the national average...
UEC Announces Key Leadership Promotions for Cooperative
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) has announced two leadership advancements within the cooperative.
Josh Lankford has been appointed as UEC’s first-ever assistant general manager, a role...
Amazon Launches Community Fund for Projects in Eastern Oregon
Amazon is accepting applications for the Amazon Eastern Oregon Community Fund, a community grant program that supports local initiatives in Eastern Oregon.
Amazon has committed $175,000 to...
County Repeals Courthouse Decision; Moves Building Back to Heppner
In the first Morrow County Board of Commissioners meeting of 2025, two split votes reinstated a plan to move Heppner’s courthouse to the Morrow...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on Jan. 20
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Jan. 20 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston.
The blood drive will...
Study Finds Secret to Curing Patients with Potentially Deadly Hepatitis C
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
An Oregon study focused on rural residents found a promising method for eliminating hepatitis C, a common and potentially fatal...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunch on Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center serves meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11 a.m. so the...
EPA Sending Oregon Millions for Additional Electric School Buses
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon will soon have more than 200 federally-funded electric school buses shuttling kids to and from school following an announcement...
BMCC To Expand Health Care Career Options in Eastern Oregon
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) has been awarded a state Future Ready Oregon (FRO) grant to help improve access and entry into healthcare related...
