Pharmacists to Discuss Changes to Medicare in Boardman on Nov. 19
John Murray, of Murray’s Drug, and Andy Cemore, of Columbia River Pharmacy, will provide information about changes in Medicare, including how it pertains to...
National & Oregon Gasoline Price Averages Close to 2024 Lows
Low crude oil prices and the tepid demand for gas that we normally see this time of year continue to put downward pressure on...
First Christian Church to Host Free Open Table Lunch Each Monday
The First Christian Church in Hermiston hosts an open table meal at 11 a.m. each Monday.
The meal is free to anyone in need. The...
Home Decoration Contest Lets Community Share Holiday Spirit
The holiday season is just around the corner and it's time to get in touch with your inner Clark Griswold.
The city of Hermiston and...
Step Out with Thanksgiving Day Fun in Hermiston, Stanfield
A pair of local events offer people an opportunity to burn some calories, get some fresh air and support a pair of causes on...
Pendleton School District to Honor 21 Native American Students
Twenty-one Native American students from schools affiliated with the Pendleton School District (PSD) will be acknowledged Monday, Nov. 18 as part of the Confederated...
Oregonians Can Fish for Free During Thanksgiving Weekend
Make fishing part of your Thanksgiving weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday...
Rec It Arena Offering Indoor Activities for the Whole Family at EOTEC
With the temperatures dipping down, it’s time to find indoor fun.
Hermiston Parks & Recreation has you covered with Rec It Arena. The activity returns...
Good Shepherd to Host Red Cross Blood Drive on Nov. 18
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Nov. 18 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston.
The blood drive will...
Community Thanksgiving Dinner Set for Hermiston High School on Nov. 28
The Community Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Thursday, Nov. 28 at Hermiston High School.
A full-service meal with dessert will be served at...
School Districts, Employees Face Big Increase in Payments to PERS
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon school districts are projected to pay $670 million more to the state’s public employee pension program over the next...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 29: Mariah Rose McKeever, 32, was arrested on a warrant near N.E. Fourth...
CTUIR to Build Transition Housing with Federal Funds
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation’s (CTUIR) Housing Department is looking to create transition housing along Mission Road thanks to federal funding.
Housing...
Fishery Managers Set 2025 Sturgeon Retention Seasons
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington set 2025 sturgeon retention seasons for the Columbia River upstream of Bonneville Dam during a hearing today.
Sturgeon retention...
Umatilla Prison Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections adult in custody, Ronald Cullison, died the evening of Nov. 8.
Cullison was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI)...
City of Boardman Seeks Applicants to Fill Planning Commission Seat
The city of Boardman is looking for interested individuals to fill an open spot on the Planning Commission.
Interested individuals must live in the 97818 Zip Code or within...
Final McKay Creek Basin Study Report Now Available to Public
The McKay Creek Basin Study Report is now available to the public.
Drafted by Environmental Science Associates, the 501-page report explores the history and challenges...
Oregon Price of Gallon of Gasoline is at Lowest Point Since February
Gas prices are continuing their gradual seasonal decline. Low crude oil prices, lackluster demand for gas, and winter-blend fuel are the major drivers of...
Area Students Encouraged to Apply for 2025 Tour of Washington, D.C.
Area high school juniors have a chance to win a week-long trip to Washington, D.C. as part of the 2025 National Electric Cooperative Youth...
Umatilla, Stanfield and Echo Voters Cast Votes for City Leaders
Voters in Umatilla, Stanfield and Echo cast their votes in mayoral and city council races on Tuesday.
In Umatilla, Councilor Ashley Wheeler defeated former Mayor...
