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...
Education Service District Honors 2022 Crystal Apple Award Winners
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and its component school districts are proud to announce the winners of the 2022 Crystal Apple Awards for...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 28: Spencer Carl Seitoku Hull, 38, was arrested on the 1700 block of N....
Photo Gallery: Cinco de Mayo in Hermiston
Hermiston celebrated Cinco de Mayo on Uno de Mayo Sunday at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center. The city-sponsored event featured music, dancing,...
Oregon’s ‘Watch for Wildlife’ License Plates Available in Early May
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) will start issuing a new license plate May 4 for the Oregon Wildlife Foundation. The “Watch for Wildlife”...
Northwest Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals Set for Friday & Saturday
The Northwest Intercollegiate Rodeo Finals takes place Friday and Saturday at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo Arena at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center,...
Deer Tags Reduced for Some Heppner, Interstate, Starkey Hunts
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife announced on Wednesday that tag numbers for four controlled deer hunts are being reduced for the 2022...
HIV Campaign Encouraging Testing Launches in Eastern Oregon
Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living (EOCIL) and End HIV Oregon unveiled a new advertising campaign recently to encourage people in more rural parts...
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...
Good Sheperd Health Care System Offering Free Tai Chi Class
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free Tai Chi class from May 2 to July 20.
The class meets from 9 to 10...
COVID Recovery Grant Program Opens for Live Venue Operators
Business Oregon is receiving American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds to support live event venue operators and live event producers/presenters...
Oregon Gas Prices Steady While National Average Ticks Up
The recent dip in gas prices has reversed as crude oil prices remain stubbornly elevated. Upward pricing pressure on concerns that less Russian oil...
Early Learning Hub Announces Available Community Grants
The Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub (BMELH) supports community partners by providing financial support through grants.
The grants are aimed at helping children and families...
