Hermiston Downtown Banner Contest Seeks Entries for Area Artists

Local artists are encouraged to help showcase what makes life sweet in Hermiston by entering the 2024 Downtown Banner Contest. The contest, sponsored by the...

Good Shepherd to Host Free Information Session on Medicare

Everyone needing help with Medicare or just wanting to learn more about it is invited to Good Shepherd Health Care System’s free Medicare 101...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: March 17: Victoria F. Pablo Mendoza, 20, was arrested on the 1300 block of...
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Wildhorse Sports Bar to Feature Live Band Karaoke This Weekend

Rock-Bot will be the entertainment this weekend at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The live band karaoke gets under way at 8 p.m. Friday,...

Smith Gives Legislative Review at Hermiston Chamber Event

Rep. Greg Smith, R-Heppner, told the crowd Wednesday, March 27, at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon they could ask him any questions they...

Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on April 15

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, April 15 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston. The blood drive will...

Hermiston Adopts Naming Rights Policy for Publicly-Owned Facilities

With the lure of a potential $1 million donation to the HEROS fields looming large, the Hermiston City Council on Monday adopted a city...

Ports Gain Control of Industrial Lands on Former Umatilla Chemical Depot

The industrial properties of the former Umatilla Chemical Depot near Hermiston have new owners. At least for the time being. The Columbia Development Authority owns...

Good Shepherd Offering 5 $2,000 Scholarships to Area Students

The Good Shepherd Health Care System Auxiliary is again offering five $2,000 scholarships for area students planning to pursue a career in the health...

Applications for Hermiston Business Incubator Space Due by March 31

Local entrepreneurs interested in starting a business can get help — including six months free rent — through the Downtown Business Incubator. The Hermiston Downtown...

Hermiston Council Declines to Put Cannabis Sales on November Ballot

The Hermiston City Council voted 7-1 during Monday’s regular meeting to take no action on drafting and submitting a commercial cannabis measure for voters’...
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Good Shepherd to Host Medicare 101 Information Session on April 2

Everyone needing help with Medicare or just wanting to learn more about it is invited to Good Shepherd Health Care System’s free Medicare 101...

Chamber, Rep. Greg Smith to Host Legislative Luncheon on March 27

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) will host a Legislative Luncheon on Tuesday, March 27 at the Hermiston Community...

Boardman Seeks Applicants to Fill Vacancy on Planning Commission

The city of Boardman is seeking applicants to filling a vacancy on the Planning Commission. Applicants must live within the Boardman city limits or in...

Hermiston City Council to Consider Putting Cannibas Sales on Ballot

The Hermiston City Council will discuss putting legalized commercial cannabis on the ballot at its regular meeting tonight. The item was originally planned for the...

Locals Weigh in on Proposal for Wind Farm in Umatila, Morrow Counties

A few Morrow County residents gave their input Thursday, March 21, on an energy company’s proposal to expand a wind farm that it has...

Umatilla County Library District Budget Committee to Meet March 28

The Umatilla County Special Library District Board FY2024-25 Budget Committee will meet on Thursday, March 28. The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 425 S....
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Columbia Development Authority Board to Meet on March 26

The Columbia Development Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, March 26 at 1 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Port of Morrow's Commission...

Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt Set for Hermiston’s Butte Park on March 29

Come rain or shine, the Easter Bunny is returning to Butte Park next Friday, March 29 for this year’s Flashlight Easter Egg Hunt. The Hermiston...

Driver From Fatal Christmas Day Crash in Jail on Manslaughter

The driver involved in a Christmas Day crash near Hermiston that resulted in the death of a 10-year-old boy now is in the Umatilla...