Chamber Honors Pedro at Banquet
Prior to honoring some of Hermiston’s outstanding citizens Wednesday night, the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce honored one of its own – Debbie Pedro.
Pedro stepped...
Good Shepherd Offering Workshops on Pain, Diabetes in March, April
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering two Living Well workshops in March and April. The workshops are free to attend in the Good...
Knights Pride Booster Club to Hold 13th Annual Dinner, Auction
The Knights Pride Booster Club will hold their 13th annual dinner and auction fundraiser on Saturday, Feb. 23 at the Skinny Bull Ag Museum,...
Chamber Honors Distinguished Citizens at Annual Awards Banquet
On a cold winter night, Hermiston showed its warmth for a handful of deserving citizens at Wednesday’s Distinguished Service Awards banquet hosted by the...
Catholic Church Serving Free Lunch on Friday
Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church in Hermiston is hosting an open table meal at 11 a.m. on Friday, Feb. 22.
The meals are free,...
I-84 Re-Opens After Morning Closure
Interstate 84 has re-opened - both eastbound and westbound lanes - in Eastern Oregon between Ontario and Pendleton.
The highway had been closed earlier Wednesday...
Op-Ed: Congressman Presents A Path Forward on Climate Change
By U.S. Rep. Greg Walden
In the coming months, Congress will take up the issue of climate change and how best to adapt America’s policies...
Fish & Wildlife’s Spring Bear Hunt Draw Results Available by March 1
Results for the spring bear hunt draw will be available by March 1.
Results are usually available by Feb. 20, but delayed this year to...
League of Women Voters to Hold Forum Focusing on Redistricting
The local League of Women Voters will hold a redistricting advocacy forum on Saturday, Feb. 23 in Pendleton.
The forum runs from 1 p.m. to...
Helix School Placed on Lockdown During Nearby Domestic Disturbance
The Helix School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning while the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office investigated a nearby domestic disturbance.
At approximately 10:41 a.m. sheriff’s...
Oregon Legislative Committee to Hold Hearing on Cap & Trade Bill
The Joint Committee on Carbon Reduction will hold a hearing in The Dalles to receive constituent testimony on the proposed cap and trade legislation (HB 2020).
Oregon...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a quick look at how the Hermiston Police Department spent the past weekend. Cpt. Scott Clark said the recaps are mostly a summary...
Good Shepherd Receives Awards at Annual Health Care Conference
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) received four Pinnacle Awards and one Summit Award during the recent HealthCare Service Excellence Conference.
The Summit Award is...
Ordnance Brewing to Host Second Annual Zwickelmania on Feb. 23
Ordnance Brewing in Boardman will host their second annual Zwickelmania event on Saturday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is...
Wildhorse Showing ‘Age of Innocence’
Wildhorse Resort & Casino Cineplex is showing classic movies every Wednesday.
The cinema shows classic films each Wednesday at noon for $5 and the price...
BMCC Legislative Videoconference to Focus on Cap & Invest Bill
The Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) bi-monthly legislative videoconference with Sen. Bill Hansell (R-Athena) and Rep. Greg Barreto (R-Cove) will add an additional face...
Pendleton Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Clinton Adams, died the evening of Feb. 14 in Pendleton.
Adams was incarcerated at Eastern Oregon...
City Seeks to Fill Committee Seats
The city of Hermiston has several committee openings that need filled.
The city is seeking applicants for three seats on the Hermiston Planning Committee. The...
Parks Department Wants Folks of All Ages to Put on Their Dancing Shoes
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is offering several types of dance classes in March and April for children all the way to adults.
Youth...
Make a Donation to Oregon’s Wildlife While Filling Out Your Taxes
Tax time isn’t always enjoyable, but making a small donation can make a big difference.
Taxpayers who donate to the Nongame Wildlife Fund on their...
