Good Shepherd Health Community Health Foundation Opens Fall 2025 Grant Cycle – Due by...
HERMISTON, OR – The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation (GSCHF) announces the opening of its Fall 2025 Grant Cycle, inviting local nonprofit organizations and...
Pendleton names new Assistant Public Works Director
PENDLETON, Ore.-Kyle Willman has been named the new Assistant Public Works Director for the City of Pendleton.
“I’m honored to accept the opportunity to serve...
Cowboys and Community: The Farm-City Pro Rodeo
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Farm-City Pro Rodeo, a premier Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) event and a true community celebration, is August 6-9 at the Eastern...
Boardman Fires: Vehicle of interest, driver ruled out
BOARDMAN, Ore.-A vehicle of interest related to a series of suspicious fires in Boardman on July 18 has been identified and located.
According to an...
Special legislative session called, ODOT layoffs postponed
SALEM, Ore.-A special legislative session to address road maintenance and operations in Oregon has been called for August 29, postponing mass layoffs at the...
Oregon’s economy drops over 4,000 jobs in June
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment declined by 4,300 jobs in June, following a revised loss of 2,100 jobs in May.
June’s job losses were...
Boardman community rallies following fires
BOARDMAN, Ore.-The Boardman community is coming together after five homes were lost in a series of fires, some of which may have been arson,...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 21: Cristina Medrano, 68, was arrested on the 300 block of S. First...
Hermiston track athletes to compete in National Junior Olympics
HERMISTON, Ore.-Several local track athletes are competing in the National Junior Olympic Track and Field Championships July 21-27 in Savannah, Georgia.
The athletes from Hermiston...
Good Shepherd offering Ostomy Support Group for patients, families and caregivers
HERMISTON, Ore.-The next meeting of Good Shepherd Health Care System’s (GSHCS) Ostomy Support Group is scheduled for September 16 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
The free support...
Business Resource Center closed, UEC community support efforts continue
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) Business Resource Center (BRC) located on North First Street in Hermiston officially closed on June 30, after five...
Imminent wildfire threat prompts State of Emergency in Oregon
SALEM, Ore.-A State of Emergency has been declared in Oregon due to the “imminent and ongoing threat of wildfire.”
The declaration made by Governor Tina...
Portland’s WNBA franchise to rekindle Fire name
PORTLAND, Ore.-Portland’s expansion Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team announced its new name and brand identity on July 15.
The team will be the Portland...
Health Fair set for Mirasol Family Health Center July 19
Mirasol Family Health Center, 589 N.W. 11th St. in Hermiston, invites everyone to their annual health fair this Saturday, July 19.
The event goes from...
Hermiston 8-10 Softball Team claims Oregon State Title
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston 8-10 Softball team won the Little League State Championship on July 10.
“I’m incredibly proud of this team,” said Manager Kristin Dunten....
ODOT workers facing mass layoffs
SALEM, Ore.-Hundreds of Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) employees received layoff notices on July 7, including 12 in Umatilla County.
“Consequences to essential transportation services...
Hermiston’s Movies in the Park start July 11
Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and head to Butte Park this evening as the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department kicks off this...
Hermiston PD arrest log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
June 11: Robert Allen Rhodes, 52, was arrested on the 200 block of N.E....
Trailer, motorcycle stolen in Hermiston leads to multiple arrests in Kennewick
KENNEWICK, Wash.-The investigation into a trailer and motorcycle stolen in Hermiston on June 19, ultimately led to the arrest of five people on outstanding...
Hermiston man killed in Malheur County crash
MALHEUR COUNTY, Ore.-A Hermiston man is dead after a crash near Harper on the afternoon of July 8.
Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to the...