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...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet April 28
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, April 28.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
ODOT Updates Progress on Several Eastern Oregon Highway Projects
The Oregon Department of Transportation gave an update Tuesday on several projects in Umatilla and Morrow counties.
I-84: Old Oregon Trail Highway (MP 241-248.5)
Crews are...
‘AWS Think Big Space’ Coming to Hermiston Next School Year
The city of Hermiston has been selected as the latest site for the next Amazon Web Services (AWS) Think Big Space.
The new AWS Think...
UEC Celebrates Past Year with Return to In-Person Annual Meeting
For the first time since 2019, Umatilla Electric Cooperative held its Annual Meeting in-person Saturday at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center.
Members were...
IMEST Hires Dave Williams as Director of School Improvement
InterMountain ESD has hired Dave Williams as a new director of school improvement for the 2022-23 school year.
Williams is the current Principal at Sunridge...
HSD Board Meeting highlights
The following are highlights from Monday night’s Hermiston School Board meeting:
The board received a building update from Sunset Elementary School Principal Erin Andreason...
BMCC, Other Community Colleges Propose Little to No Tuition Increases
By Alex Baumhardt
Oregon’s 17 community colleges have committed to keeping tuition low next year in the face of rising costs from inflation and declining...
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...
