Pump Prices Surge to New Records
The national and Oregon averages skyrocket to new record highs after the price of oil jumped above $110 per barrel last week. Drivers are...
Additional Columbia River Spring Chinook Fishing Days Added
Following a run upgrade, fishery managers from Oregon and Washington adopted additional fishing days, beginning today, May 12, for recreational spring Chinook salmon in...
Five Decades of Pendleton Outdoor School Program Celebrated
It was a typical spring day in the mountains of eastern Oregon – some sunshine and some rain -- on Friday, April 29 when...
Hermiston School Board Sets New 2022-23 Start Date for K-5 Students
The Hermiston School Board made a change to the 2022-23 school calendar during its meeting on Monday.
The board took action to change the elementary...
Oregon’s Controlled and Premium Hunt Deadline Is Sunday, May 15
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife is telling hunters not to wait until the last minute to apply for a controlled or premium...
Oregon Ag Department Launches Disaster Assistance Program
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) has launched the Oregon Disaster Assistance Program (ODAP) for farmers and ranchers who suffered financial losses during one...
Corps to Connect Dam Wastewater System to Umatilla’s Sewer System
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District will begin construction this summer to connect the McNary Dam wastewater sewer system to the...
Geologist & Naturalist to Guide Hike Along Wallula Gap May 14
If you’ve always wondered how the Wallula Gap on the Columbia River came to be – or just want to add to your knowledge...
Council Votes Against Renewing EOTEC’s Management Contract
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to end the city’s association with VenuWorks, the management company that operates the Eastern Oregon Trade...
2022 Columbia River Summer/Fall Salmon, Steelhead Seasons Set
Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently finalized seasons and regulations for 2022 Columbia River summer and fall recreational salmon and steelhead fisheries.
Forecasts for summer...
BMCC’s 10th Annual Cruisin’ for Scholarships Event Set for May 14
The Blue Mountain Community College Foundation is gearing up for the 10th annual Cruisin’ for Scholarships fundraiser this Saturday, May 14 at the Pendleton...
Corps to Hold Public Meetings on McNary Master Plan Revision
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District has scheduled two open house public meetings to provide information and accept comments on the...
2022 Rock & Gem Show Takes Place May 14-15 at EOTEC
The 2022 Rock & Gem Show takes place May 14-15 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center.
Show hours are 10 a.m. to 5...
Celebrate Spring in Downtown Hermiston with Art Festival, Bazaar
Two events in downtown Hermiston on Saturday, May 14 will feature family-friendly activities and the opportunity to support local artists, craftspeople, and businesses.
The Spring...
Investigation: Little Has Been Done About Port’s Polluted Water
By Alex Baumhardt, Cole Sinanian and Jael Calloway
Guadalupe Martinez points to a 24-pack of bottled water by her kitchen sink with just a few...
Seven Oregon Highways to Get Charging Stations Every 50 miles
By Alex Baumhardt
An electric vehicle charging station could soon exist every 50 miles on some of Oregon’s main highways.
The Oregon Department of Transportation announced...
Morrow County to Receive $141,000 From Secure Rural Schools Fund
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley this week announced that most Oregon counties - including Morrow County - will receive more than $82 million...
Express Employment Professionals Celebrate New Location
Anyone looking for employment knows how frustrating and stressful the job market can be. Likewise for businesses looking to fill a job opening. Finding...
Despite Wet Weather, No Widespread Flooding Forecast in Coming Days
"Minor areas of flooding is possible but widespread flooding is not expected” in the coming days, according to the National Weather Service out of...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
May 5: Travis Andrew Reed, 38, was arrested on the 1800 block of N.W....
