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....
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...
