Goats Arrive in Pendleton for 10th Year of Prescriptive Grazing
The city of Pendleton marks its 10th year of prescriptive grazing this month as goats arrive on city-owned properties. Goats are expected to be on...
Columbia Development Authority to Hold In-Person Meeting on May 31
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) Board will meet in-person on Tuesday, May 31 at 1 p.m.
The meeting is set for the Port of Morrow,...
Department of Veterans’ Affairs Committee to Hold Virtual Meeting
The next meeting of the Advisory Committee to the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs will meet Wednesday, June 1, 2022, via Zoom.
The meeting is...
18th Annual Old Iron Show Set for June 3-5 at Roy Raley Park
Heritage Station Museum’s 18th annual Old Iron Show is set for the weekend of June 3-5 at Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave....
Boutique Air to Continue Providing Air Service at Pendleton Airport
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has selected Boutique Air to continue providing Essential...
Free COVID Vaccine, Testing Clinic Coming to Hermiston on Sunday
A free COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinic will be held in Hermiston on Sunday, May 29 from noon to 4 p.m.
The event takes place...
AAA: Demand for Gas Increases Despite Record High Prices
Gas prices have either remained flat or risen every day in the last month, setting multiple new record highs. But demand for gasoline in...
UCDF#1 Crews Put Out Truck Fire
Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to a vehicle fire early Thursday morning on Holdman Road and Highway 37.
The call came in around 4:55...
Hitting the Road for Memorial Day? What to Know Before Going
Summer travel season is coming fast and as travelers make their plans, there are a few things to know before they drive, ride, walk...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays, Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
May 23: Jeremy Clayton Bergstad, 42, was arrested on the 100 block of N.E. Cornell...
Program Providing Free Swimming Lessons to 2nd Graders
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center is hosting more than 350 students from all five elementary schools this week as part of the annual Second...
Many Oregonians Likely to See Big Spike in Health Insurance Premiums
By Lynne Terry
More than 300,000 Oregonians who buy health insurance for themselves or through a small group plan are likely to see a spike...
AWS Donates $2 million to Organizations in Eastern Oregon
Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the company is investing $2 million in local nonprofits and community organizations based in Morrow and Umatilla counties.
The donation expands on AWS...
Several Memorial Day Events Set for Hermiston This Weekend
American Legion & Auxiliary Post #37 in Hermiston is sponsoring the following free events honoring the nation’s fallen veterans this Memorial Day weekend, May...
Students Put Spotlight on West Park During School Board Meeting
West Park Elementary School Principal Kevin Headings, along a few fifth-grade student leaders and teachers gave the Hermiston School Board a presentation on "Walking...
Wolf Found Dead in Wallowa County Likely Struck by Vehicle
The Oregon State Police Fish & Wildlife Division has closed its investigation into the death of a wolf that was found dead in Wallowa...
Stanfield Superintendent Named OSSA Administrator of the Year
Beth Burton, superintendent of the Stanfield School District, has been named the 2022 Administrator of the Year for the Oregon Small Schools Association (OSSA).
During...
Umatilla County, Hermiston, Umatilla Team Up to Tackle Homelessness
The issue of homelessness was the topic of a joint work session Monday night between the Hermiston City Council, Umatilla City Council, and the...
UEC Seeks Counselors for Upcoming Science Camps
Looking for a summer job? Love working with youth programs or science camps? Join Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Hydromania team as a camp counselor.
UEC is...
