Boardman Council to Hold Work Session Prior to Tueday Meeting
The Boardman City Council will hold a work session and a meeting of the Urban Renewal Agency prior to its regular meeting on Tuesday,...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Dec. 17: Kasha Leann Kobasa, 32, was arrested on the 600 block of N.W....
Good Shepherd Offering CPR/AED, First Aid Classes on Jan. 10
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, Jan. 10.
Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED...
Sturgeon Retention Closed in Bonneville, The Dalles Pools
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington have closed sturgeon retention in Bonneville and The Dalles pools prior to the next scheduled retention day -...
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...
Major Disaster Declaration Issued for Umatilla, 4 Other Counties
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they were gratified that President Biden has issued a major disaster declaration for Umatilla, Gilliam,...
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...
A Look at the 10 Top Oregon Political Stories During 2024
By Julia Shumway, Alex Baumhardt & Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
From a historic election to record wildfires to drug recriminalization, 2024 was a big year...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunch on Tuesday & Thursday
The Hermiston Senior Center serves meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11 a.m. so the...
The Junebugs to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Junebugs will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The Pacific Northwest band plays a variety of...
Hermiston Man Convicted of Murder Dies in State Penitentiary
A Hermiston man who committed murder in 2003 died Wednesday, Dec. 18, at the Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem.
Reyes Benitez Mendoza was 49. The...
UCo Health Appoints Dr. Deborah Woodbury as Health Officer
UCo Health has announced that Dr. Deborah Woodbury, MD, has been appointed to the position of health officer beginning Jan. 1, 2025.
Woodbury’s background includes...
Hermiston to Mark the New Year with Año Viejo Celebration at EOTEC
The city of Hermiston is inviting the public to celebrate the New Year with an Año Viejo Celebration at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event...
Gigawatt to Perform Live This Evening at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Gigawatt will perform live tonight, Dec. 31, at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The '80s band will take the stage at 8 p.m. ....
Hermiston Police Seek Information Regarding Hit-and-Run Incidents
The Hermiston Police Department is seeking information regarding a series of hit-and-run incidents on the night of Friday, Dec. 27.
According to the police department,...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Dec. 8: Stacy Lee Crosby, 40, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
UEC’s New Time Capsule Honors Cooperative’s Legacy, Progress
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s recent expansion of its headquarters has provided a unique opportunity to honor its tradition while looking ahead to its future.
During the...
Deadline Looms to Apply for 2025 HCAC Scholarship
The deadline to apply for a Hermiston Cultural Awareness Coalition (HCAC) 2025 scholarship applications is Dec. 31.
High School seniors from Echo, Hermiston, Stanfield and Umatilla...
Oregon Attorney General Issues Advice to Businesses on Use of AI
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum issued advice for businesses in the state as they adapt to the growing tide of...
Agencies to Revise Study for Columbia River Basin Dam Operations
By Mia Maldonato
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Bureau of Reclamation said they will update an environmental study on the management of...
