Arc of Umatilla’s Annual Valentine’s Party Takes Place Feb. 11
The Arc of Umatilla County, 215 W. Orchard Ave. in Hermiston, invites the public to the annual Valentine’s Party this Sunday, Feb. 11 from...
Santa Poco to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Santa Poco will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The country band stage at 8 p.m. on...
Pendleton Man Gets 6 Years in Prison for Drug Dealing on Reservation
A Pendleton man is going to federal prison for more than six years for dealing illegal drugs on the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
A federal court...
Your Guide to the 2024 Oregon Upcoming Legislative Session
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers head to Salem early Monday morning for the start of a 35-day sprint to pass budget fixes and...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 28: Brandt Martin Littrell, 45, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
Umatilla Electric to Hold Rooftop Solar Presentation on Feb. 7
Umatilla Electric Cooperative will hold a rooftop solar Q&A presentation on Feb. 7 at the Hermiston Community Center.
UEC staff will answer some common questions...
TRCI Holding Hiring Event on Feb. 7
The Two Rivers Correctional Institution, 82911 Beach Access Road, will host a meet-and-greet event 3-6 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 7.
The open house encourages those interested...
Retired Administrators Develop Professional Coaching Model
Two retired school administrators have built a mentorship program for administrators in districts across Eastern Oregon through the Oregon Trail Regional Educator Network.
The network...
Fish & Wildlife: Poacher Decreases Oregon’s Moose Population by 1
Poachers shot a cow moose in a field near the town of Ontario on Jan. 16, and the Oregon Hunters Association is offering a...
Drug Addiction, Housing and Homelessness to Dominate Session
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon lawmakers are starting the legislative session, promising to aim squarely at the state’s homelessness and drug addiction crisis.
From Gov....
Boardman Council to Hold Work Session, Meeting on Tuesday
The Boardman City Council will hold a work session and regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6.
The work session begins at 6 p.m. with the...
Smith Appointed to Committee Tasked with Reviewing Measure 110
State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) has been appointed to serve on the Joint Committee On Addiction and Community Safety Response.
This committee will have the...
Foundation Seeks Nominees for Distinguished Service Awards
Nominations are now being accepted for Hermiston's annual Distiguished Service Awards banquet.
The event takes place on Wednesday, March 20 at the Hermiston Community Center.
Tickets...
Good Shepherd Offering Free 12-Week Tai Chi for Better Balance Course
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free Tai Chi for Better Balance course at the Hermiston Senior Center, 255 N.E. Second St.
The...
Fire District Crews Dispatched to Pair of Vehicle Accidents on Thursday
No injuries were reported in a pair of accidents that occurred Thursday morning in Hermiston.
At 10:49 a.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 was dispatched...
GOP State Senators Who Walked Out Barred from Running Again
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Republican senators who participated last year in the longest walkout in state history cannot seek reelection in 2024 or 2026,...
Tickets on Sale for 6th Annual Daddy Daughter Dance in Boardman
It's almost time to kick up your heels for the sixth annual Daddy Daughter Dance in Boardman.
Once Upon a Time is Feb. 10, 6-8...
Rep. Greg Smith Wants to See Improvements in Child Care
Like a lot of things, this started small and turned into a huge snowball rolling downhill.
State Rep. Greg Smith, R, Heppner, wanted to sample...
SAGE Saturday Set for Feb. 3
The next SAGE Saturday event is set for this Saturday, Feb. 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson...
Opinion: Oregon Lawmakers Must Address Flaws with Measure 110
By Dave Drotzmann
Three years ago, Oregon voters approved a ballot measure that would have dire consequences for the health and safety of our communities....
