HSD Cancels Classes for Today

The Hermiston School District has canceled all classes for today, Feb. 16 due to inclement weather. For more information, visit the district's website.

Health Foundation Now Accepting Medical Scholarship Applications

Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is accepting medical scholarship applications from qualified local students now through Feb. 28. The foundation is again partnering with Tualatin...

COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available to Umatilla County Residents 75 & Older

Persons 75 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination as of today, Monday, Feb. 15, Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) announed. COVID-19 vaccination will continue...
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BMCC Closed Today Due to Weather

Blue Mountain Community College is closed today, Monday, Feb. 15, due to inclement weather. Students are asked to connect with their instructors to confirm if...

Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern Oregon, SE Washington

A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service out of Pendleton. The warning was issued around 5 a.m. today and will...

Good Shepherd Health Care System Opens Sleep Center in Hermiston

Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) officially opened Good Shepherd Sleep Solutions in Hermiston. The center, located at 610 NW 11th St., Suite E-19, is under the...

Hermiston Community Foundation to Manage Wilcox Endowment Fund

The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has formed a partnership with Alan and John Wilcox to create The Wilcox Family Endowment Fund. The endowment fund...

Feb. 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 77th COVID-Related Death

Umatilla County Health today reported the 77th county resident has died from COVID-19. Umatilla County’s 77th death with COVID-19 is a 71-year-old male who tested...
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Bailey-Fougnier Resigns as BMCC President Due to Health Reasons

Blue Mountain Community College President Dennis Bailey-Fougnier announced that he will be leaving his job effective today due to health reasons. “BMCC is a fantastic...

Fish for Free in Oregon This Weekend

Make fishing part of your President’s Day Weekend/Valentine’s Day plans now that everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday...
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BMCC Closed Through Weekend

Blue Mountain Community College is closed today and through the weekend due to inclement weather. Students are asked to connect with their instructors to confirm...

Feb. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported 27 new COVID-19 cases - 18 more than Wednesday. Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,471. There are currently...

Pacific Cold Front Expected to Cause 2-4 Inches of Snow to Fall Today

A winter weather advisory has been issued for the region and the National Weather Service is forecasting as much as four inches of snow...

BMCC to Offer Webinar on Challenges Facing Restaurants During Pandemic

The Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center is partnering with Oregon Restaurant COVID Assistance advisors in a webinar this afternoon - Feb....
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Hermiston Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge Among Others

A potential murder victim and Hermiston city employee helped police apprehend and arrest a Hermiston man on several charges including attempted murder. Hermiston Police Chief...

Hermiston Community Foundation Accepting 2021 Grant Applications

The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) is accepting applications for its 2021 grant cycle. The foundation has about $20,000 in total to support this year’s...

Feb. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health today reported nine new COVID-19 cases - the first time new cases were in the single digits since Oct. 6. Today's numbers...

The Dalles-Based Company Gets Contract for New Hermiston City Hall

The Dalles-based Griffin Construction has been awarded the contract to build Hermiston’s new city hall. The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to award...

Deadline to Apply for Oregon Spring Bear Hunt is Today

Today is the last day to apply for a spring bear hunt The application process ends tonight at 11:59 p.m. Hunters can apply online or at...

Four Hermiston High School Students Test Positive for COVID-19

Four Hermiston High School students – all associated with the school’s football team – have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Hermiston School...