Hermiston’s Andrews strikes gold in Special Olympics Bowling

HERMISTON, Ore.-David Andrews of Hermiston won a Gold Medal at the recent Special Olympic Regional Bowling Tournament, sponsored by Good Shepherd Health Care System...

Festive events welcome Holiday season around Northeast Oregon

HERMISTON, Ore.-From parades and tree lightings, to giving back to those in need, several upcoming events are planned to kick off the holiday season...

Gallery: 8th Annual GSHCS Community Meeting

Over 550 community members joined hospital staff, physicians, healthcare providers, the Good Shepherd Board of Trustees, the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) and...

Christmas Tree permits now available for Umatilla National Forest

PENDLETON, Ore.-Searching for that perfect Christmas tree and cutting it down yourself is a fun holiday tradition for many, and tree permits for the...

Custom Playhouse Raffle to Benefit Hermiston High School Construction Class

HERMISTON, Ore.-A custom playhouse recently built by Hermiston High School’s Construction Tech 2 class has been donated back to the school to raise funds...

Four nonprofits awarded 2025 Wilcox Family Fund Grants

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) announced the recipients of 2025 Wilcox Family Endowment Fund grants on November 18. Four organizations dedicated to youth...

Hermiston Chipotle to open doors Nov. 21

HERMISTON — Chipotle Mexican Grill will open its doors to the Hermiston location Friday, Nov. 21. The restaurant features the franchise’s Chipotlane, a drive-thru pick-up...

Hermiston Cross Country makes its mark at State

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston High School had a strong showing at the recent Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) State Cross Country Championships. Hermiston made it to state...

Special Olympics Bowling Regionals held in Hermiston and Pendleton

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Bowling Regionals for Special Olympics Hermiston/Pendleton #510 were held November 7-8 in Hermiston and Pendleton. “This is a joyous occasion, the conclusion of...

Hermiston to transfer misdemeanor cases to Circuit Court

HERMISTON, Ore.-Misdemeanors will now be transferred from Hermiston Municipal Court to Umatilla County Circuit Court. The Hermiston City Council voted to transfer misdemeanor cases due...

CDA hosts igloo open house at former Umatilla Chemical Depot

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.- Igloos at the former U.S. Army Umatilla Chemical Depot are now available to lease. The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) held an open...

Fire on Theater Lane in Hermiston quickly put out

HERMISTON, Ore.-Fire crews with Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD1) responded to a fire in Hermiston on the morning of November 6. Umatilla Rural Fire...

Umatilla voters approve new police station

UMATILLA, Ore.-Voters in Umatilla approved Measure 30-168 to fund a new police station on November 4. The $19.8 million general obligation bond, which will dedicate...

Stay connected, informed with the new My Hermiston app

HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston officially announced the launch of the My Hermiston app, designed to be an easy, convenient way for residents to...

Boardman approves lease agreement for pickleball project

BOARDMAN, Ore.-The Boardman City Council approved a lease agreement between the City and the Boardman Community Development Association (BCDA) for the construction of pickleball...

Hermiston School District celebrates first year of Student Health Center

HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston School District is celebrating the first-year of the Hermiston Student Health Center (HSHC). The HSHC, located inside Hermiston High School, is a...

Hermiston volleyball drops playoff opener

HERMISTON, Ore.-Hermiston hosted a playoff volleyball game against University High School out of Spokane on November 4. “The team has been battle tested this year,...

Heppner ready for State Volleyball Quarterfinals

HEPPNER, Ore.-The Heppner Volleyball team will take on Delphian in the 2A State Tournament Quarterfinals at Eastern Oregon University on November 7. Heppner had a...

Umatilla man killed in Highway 395 crash

UMATILLA COUNTY, Ore.-A Umatilla man was killed and two other people were injured in a two-car crash on Highway 395 on November 2. Oregon State...

Pendleton Public Works awarded for sustainability practices, bus barn project

PENDLETON, Ore.-The City of Pendleton received three awards from the Oregon Chapter of the American Public Works Association during its annual conference in Bend,...