Hundreds of Oregonians Apply to Be Part of ‘People’s Commission’

Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced today that 760 Oregonians submitted applications to join the People’s Commission, a group that will advise Secretary...

Good Shepherd Offering Free Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics

Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is holding weekly vaccine events on its campus at 610 NW 11th St., in Hermiston. The vaccine clinic schedule may...

Custom Hamley Saddle to Go to ‘Xtreme Bulls” Winner

The winner of the Xtreme Bulls event in Pendleton this week will get a prize that no other bull rider in the series will...

Free Webinar to Focus on Trademarking, Intellectual Property

The Columbia Gorge Small Business Development Center is hosting a no-cost, virtual presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 15th from 5-7 p.m. It will cover intellectual...
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Expect 20-Minute Nighttime Delays on OR 86 Beginning Wednesday

The Oregon Department of Transportation says motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes on Oregon Highway 86 (Baker-Copperfield Highway) starting 10...

Sept. 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 85 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 85 new COVID-19 cases - down one from Friday's total. Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday...

Boardman City Council to Hold Planning Session Workshop Sept. 14

The Boardman City Council, mayor, and city manager will assemble for a planning session workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 14. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m....

Sunnyside Tops HHS, 35-14

The Hermiston Bulldogs were shut out in the second half of their game Friday night against Sunnyside as the Grizzlies pulled away with a...

Umatilla Electric’s Revolving Loan Fund Available to Local Businesses

Looking to grow your business? The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Revolving Loan Fund may be able to assist you. Eligible projects for loans can include any...

UEC Lobby Re-Opening to Public

Umatilla Electric Cooperative has announced the re-opening of their lobbies to walk-in traffic starting Monday, Sept. 13 at the Hermiston office and Monday, Sept....

Round-Up’s After Slack Party to Raise Funds for Hall of Fame, TETWP

The Pendleton Round-Up & Happy Canyon Hall of Fame and the Round-Up’s Tough Enough To Wear Pink (TETWP) campaign are hosting the Pendleton Whisky...

Sept. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 86 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 86 new COVID-19 cases - down 33 from Thursday's total. Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 12,042....

Outdoor School for Hermiston Students Moved Back to Spring

With COVID-19 daily case counts continuing to remain high, the Hermiston School District is rescheduling Outdoor School for fifth graders. Typically held in the fall,...

Man with Dementia Found Hours After Walking Away from Residence

An 85-year-old Hermiston man with severe dementia was found after walking away from his residence in the early morning hours on Monday. Richard Bondurant was...

Umatilla Electric Business Resource Center Hires Spanish Interpreter

The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center (BRC) has hired Diana Cobian, an Eastern Oregon University sophomore, who will be providing Spanish translation services...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: Sept. 5: Shelby Nicole DeLong, 24, was arrest near W. Cherry and N.W. Spruce...

Sept. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 New COVID-19 Deaths

Umatilla County Health today reported two more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 119th and 120th deaths due to the virus. Umatilla County’s...

More Mosquito Pools with West Nile Virus Found in Morrow County

West Nile virus has been detected in seven additional mosquito pools captured on Sept. 2 from various testing sites in the rural areas of...

Funshine Open Golf Scramble Set for Sept. 18 at Boardman Course

This Friday, Sept. 10, is the last day to enter the fourth annual Funshine Open Golf Scramble, set for Sept. 18 at Marker 40...

Oregon Trail Library District Offering Craft Night for Adults Tonight

Crafty Nights @ the Library, a free craft program for adults offered by the Oregon Trail Library District, is scheduled for tonight at 6...