Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation awards over $86k in scholarships
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has awarded $86,500 in scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year.
The scholarships will support students pursuing careers in...
State Weed Board looking for a member from Eastern Oregon
SALEM, Ore.-The term for the at-large member position from the Eastern part of the state on the Oregon State Weed Board (OSWB) is expiring.
While...
Pendleton Strategic Planning Survey open until May 19
PENDLETON, Ore.-Residents are encouraged to complete the Pendleton Strategic Planning Survey by May 19.
The survey should take about five minutes to complete and is...
2025 Sallie Clemons Scholarships awarded to Good Shepherd employees
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has awarded $86,500 in scholarships for the 2025–2026 academic year.
“We are proud to support students and professionals...
Replacement ballots in the mail after “ballot discrepancy” in Umatilla County
UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-Replacement ballots for the May 20 Special Election are being mailed to Umatilla County voters affected by a recent printing/issuing error.
“We have...
Hermiston School District employee named Oregon’s HR Specialist of the Year
HERMISTON, Ore.-Adrian Rodarte of the Hermiston School District has been named the Oregon Human Resources Specialist Professional of the Year for 2025.
“I was overwhelmed...
Good Shepherd’s annual Family Health and Fitness Day set for May 17
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s annual Family Health & Fitness Day is set for Saturday, May 17 at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event...
Good Shepherd Health Care System to host hip and knee replacement seminar
Good Shepherd Health Care System is hosting a free seminar on hip and knee joint replacement on Wednesday, May 7 from 5 to 6:30...
Good Shepherd Health Care System hosting presentation on mental health in May
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s next free Lunch & Learn event is set for Tuesday, May 13 from 12:30 to 1 p.m.
This month's presentation...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 17: Neal Thomas Johnson, 47, was arrested on the 1600 block of W....
Five Umatilla High School FCCLA members qualify for nationals
UMATILLA, Ore.-The Oregon Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference was held April 14–16 in Lebanon and five Umatilla High...
Grass fire in Stanfield burns six acres
STANFIELD, Ore.-Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to a grass fire near Kosmos Road in Stanfield on April 27.
Firefighters were dispatched just before 3...
100+ Women Who Care event set for mid-May in Hermiston
HERMISTON, Ore.-The next semi-annual meeting of 100+ Women Who Care - Eastern Oregon is set for 5:30 p.m. on May 14 at the Maxwell...
Hermiston family wins $20,000 on “America’s Funniest Home Videos”
HERMISTON — A tiny Chihuahua, a couple of clumsy falls and a big laugh helped a Hermiston family win $20,000 on the national television...
Bishop of Baker issues statement on death of Pope Francis, funeral set for April...
ROME, Italy.-The funeral for Pope Francis, who died on April 21 from an apparent stroke at the age of 88, will be livestreamed on...
Irrigon wrestlers headed to nationals in North Dakota
IRRIGON, Ore.-Eight wrestlers from Irrigon competed at the Oregon Freestyle and Greco Roman State Championships April 11-13 in Newberg, and two qualified for the...
My Garden Over Floweth hosting annual Spring Fling May 3
My Garden Over Floweth flower farm in Paterson, Wash. is hosting the eighth annual Spring Fling event on Saturday, May 3.
The event goes from...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative “Charging Forward” after 88th Annual Meeting
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) held its 88th Annual Meeting in Hermiston on April 19.
The theme for the year was “Charging Forward” and...
PNW Collegiate Lacrosse League Championships coming to Hermiston’s Kennison Field
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Pacific Northwest Collegiate Lacrosse League (PNCLL) Conference Championships will be held at Kennison Field in Hermiston the weekend of April 25.
“I think...
Regional Collegiate Rodeo Finals in Hermiston this weekend
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Northwest Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals are April 25-26 at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center (EOTEC) in Hermiston.
Hosted by the Blue Mountain...
