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....
Terminal Renovation Begins at Eastern Oregon Regional Airport
Temporary facilities arrived at the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport on Thursday to begin the $3.9 million Terminal Renovation Project. Commercial flights and food services...
Boardman City Council to Hold Special Meeting Today at 3 p.m.
The Boardman City Council will hold a special meeting at 3 p.m. today via Zoom to make an appointment.
During the meeting, the council will...
Their Words: Those Running for Governor Answer for Rural Matters
By Les Zaitz
Rural Oregon would get a lot more attention from Salem based on positions staked out by those running for governor.
Every candidate running...
‘Two Gentleman of Verona’ to Be Performed at BMCC This Month
This month, the Blue Mountain Community College Theatre Department and the Elgin Opera House present “Two Gentlemen of Verona” at the Bob Clapp Theatre...
Ryan Neal’s Celebration of Life Service Moved to SAGE Center
A celebration of the life of Ryan Neal will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, May 7 at the SAGE Center in Boardman.
The celebration...
HECC Launches Historic Investment in Financial Aid for Tribal Students
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) announced that applications are now being accepted for the Oregon Tribal Student Grant for 2022-23.
The new state financial aid program...
Salmon Fishing Closed Above Bonneville Dam as of Today
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington closed salmon and steelhead fishing on the mainstem Columbia River between Bonneville Dam and the Oregon/Washington border (upstream...
UCSO: If You See Young Wildlife That Looks Abandoned, It’s Probably Not
Each spring, Oregon is blessed with an abundance of ducklings, bear cubs, seal pups, and fawns, among other wild baby critters.
This time of year...
Hermiston Downtown District Holding ‘First Thursday” Event on May 5
The Hermiston Downtown District will hold a First Thursday event hosted by Bella Grace Boutique on Thursday, May 5 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
The...
Public Power/Farmers Roll Out Campaign to Protect Clean Energy
This week Northwest RiverPartners, representing not-for-profit, community-owned electric utilities throughout the Northwest, launched an advertising campaign to support protecting the clean energy produced by...
2022 Hermiston Art Festival Set to Take Place Saturday, May 14
The public is invited to come stroll through downtown Hermiston and enjoy local art on Saturday, May 14 during the 2022 Hermiston Art Festival.
The...
Wyden Sounds the Alarm Over Leaked Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today released the following statement on the leaked draft Supreme Court majority opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade:
"The Republican party has set the...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Department to Hold Spring Bazaar on May 14
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will hold a spring bazaar at the Hermiston Community Center on Saturday, May 14.
The bazaar will go from...
OHA to Distribute $31 Million to Groups Fighting Health Inequities
By Lynne Terry
The Oregon Health Authority will give $31 million to nonprofits, churches and other community organizations to reduce health care inequities in the...
Eighth Annual DVS Fund-Raising Walk Set for April 30 at Good Shepherd
The eighth annual In Her Shoes fundraising walk, hosted by Domestic Violence Services, Inc., is set for Saturday, April 30 at the Good Shepherd...
Corps Seeks Public Comment for McNary Master Plan Revision
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) is seeking public comment for the upcoming revision of the McNary Master Plan.
The Corps...
Port of Morrow Commission Names Mittelsdorf New Executive Director
The Port of Morrow Commission has named Lisa Mittelsdorf as its new executive director following an internal search.
Mittelsdorf has been with the Port of...
Crash Site Turns to Crime Scene When Driver Steals Ambulance
A single-vehicle crash site on Interstate 5 on Friday suddenly turned into a crime scene when the driver of the crashed vehicle stole the...
