Dozens Turn Out for Spindens’ Homecoming on Saturday
It was quite a homecoming for Heather Spinden and her son, Ben, on Saturday afternoon. And though they were only away for eight days,...
World-Renowned Pianist to Perform at Pendleton Center for the Arts
A concert pianist who has been described as “mesmerizing,” “poetic,” “electrifying,” and “a gifted virtuoso” in his performances across five continents is presenting a...
Today is the Last Day to Register to Vote in Oregon’s May 17 Election
Today (April 26) is the deadline to register to vote in the May 17th election. Today is also the deadline to change party affiliation...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
April 17: Baltazar Velasqez, 26, was arrested on the 300 block of S.E. Fifth...
Signups Under Way for HHS Summer Drivers Education Classes
Hermiston High School is offering Summer Drivers Education classes beginning in May and signups are under way.
The cost is $300, with a $75 scholarship...
Northwest RiverPartners Urge Biden to Prioritize Hydropower
Northwest RiverPartners issued the following release today ahead of President Biden's trip to the Pacific Northwest:
In President Biden’s first trip to Oregon and Washington...
2021 Saw Highest Number of Wolf Kills Since Their Return to Oregon
More wolves were killed by humans during 2021 than any year since 2009, when wolves re-established themselves in the state, according to the latest...
Pinwheels for Prevention: GSHCS Brings Attention to Child Abuse
Nearly 700,000 children are abused in the United States every year, according to the National Children’s Alliance. And with April being National Child Prevention Month,...
Community Health Foundation’s Scramble for Scholarships Returns
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation has announced the return of the annual Scramble for Scholarships Golf Tournament, to be held on Friday, June...
Hermiston Launches New Survey Tool to Better Understand Local Concerns
The city of Hermiston has launched a new public survey tool to better understand local priorities and concerns on a wide range of city...
Overtime Pay for Farmworkers Will Start Phasing In Next Year
By Lynne Terry
Farmworkers in Oregon will get overtime pay next year with the adoption of the contentious farmworker bill.
Gov. Kate Brown signed Oregon House...
Wyden Honors Shearer’s Workers & Mayor During Visit to Hermiston
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden made a stop in Hermiston on Tuesday to honor the workers of Shearer’s Foods and the city’s efforts to support...
National Weather Service: Despite Some Rain, No Flooding Expected
Despite a forecast of rain in the coming days, the National Weather Service out of Pendleton said there is no flooding expected.
According to the...
DEQ Seeks Public Comment On Water Permit for Port of Morrow
By Alex Baumhardt
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality is asking the public to weigh in on a revised water permit for the Port of Morrow, after...
Local OSEA Chapter Offering Pair of $500 Scholarships
Oregon School Employee Association (OSEA) Chapter 10 of Hermiston is offering two scholarships worth $500 each to help those planning to continue their education...
Hermiston’s Lamb Weston Plant Found to Have Polluted Groundwater
By Alex Baumhardt
Lamb Weston’s French fry production plant in Hermiston has been discharging too much nitrate-loaded water onto area farms, according to the Oregon...
Wyden to Hold Virtual Town Hall Today in Umatilla County
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden is holding 12 live online town halls hosted by People’s Town Hall in April for residents of Umatilla, Morrow, Coos, Curry, Yamhill,...
Author to Read from His Works at Pendleton Center for the Arts
The April First Draft event at the Pendleton Center for the Arts features a writer who puts wrestling with the “real, wonderful, complicated world...
Construction Industry Gains Help Cut Oregon’s Jobless Rate to 3.8%
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.8 percent in March, down from 4 percent in February, continuing its rapid decline of recent months.
According to the...
HHS Offering Summer Drivers Education Classes May 18-July 1
Hermiston High School is offering Summer Drivers Education classes beginning in May and signups begin on April 18.
The cost is $300, with a $75...
