Health Authority Director Aims to Improve State’s Health Care System
By Ben Botkin/Oregn Capital Chronicle
Oregon Health Authority Director Sejal Hathi wants to improve Oregon's health care system, including keeping rural hospitals open and supporting...
EOCI Holding Hiring Event
Job seekers are invited to learn more about employment opportunities with the Oregon Department of Corrections during a hiring event at Eastern Oregon Correctional...
Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on Dec. 16
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, Dec. 16 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston.
The blood drive will...
Virtual Shooting Range Opening Soon in Downtown Pendleton
A new virtual shooting range is coming soon into downtown Pendleton.
Lock ‘N’ Nock Virtual Shooting Range is planning to open its indoor laser facility...
Legislator & Pediatrician Offers New Approach to Help Vulnerable Kids
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The only pediatrician — and medical doctor — in the state Legislature treats vulnerable children in her practice and now...
True Romans to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
True Romans will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band plays a variety of genres and...
Hermiston Rotary Club Completes Pavilion at Harrison Park
The Hermiston Rotary Club has completed construction of a new pavilion at Harrison Park, the final large piece in the rejuvenation project that also...
Weather Service Forecasting Icey Roads Until Noon Thursday
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton is forecasting freezing temperatures through Thursday morning that could making driving hazardous.
A light glaze of ice up...
Good Shepherd to Offer CPR/AED, First Aid Classes on Dec. 20
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, Dec. 20.
Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED...
Hermiston Councilors Say Goodbye to Long-Time Public Servants
The city of Hermiston said goodbye to its mayor and two councilors Monday night as Dave Drotzmann, Rod Hardin and Nancy Peterson took part...
Hermiston Swears in New City Councilors, Mayor for 2025
Four at-large city councilors, a new mayor, and the municipal court judge took their oaths of office at the Monday, Dec. 9 City Council meeting...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Dec. 1: Kaleigh Faith Bowen, 25, was arrested on the 700 block of E....
Columbia Development Authority Board to Meet at Port of Morrow
The Columbia Development Authority Board will on Wedsday, Dec. 11 at the Port of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive in Boardman.
The meeting is at 1...
Rep. Greg Smith Selected to Serve on Joint Special Session Committee
State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) was selected by the speaker of the Oregon
House to serve on the Joint Special Session Committee.
"I am honored to...
Rain, Clouds Can’t Stop Bikers from Brightening Holidays for Kids
About a quarter past noon on Saturday, the rumble of motorcycles could be heard coming down Elm Avenue in Hermiston for the 21st annual...
Umatilla High School Inducts 24 Members Into Hall of Fame
Umatilla High School added 24 members into its Hall of Fame during a ceremony on Nov. 20.
The inductions celebrate the achievements of outstanding alumni,...
Cosper Named CTUIR’s New Legislative Affairs Manager
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has found its new Legislative Affairs manager in Muscogee (Creek) Nation citizen Sterling Cosper.
Cosper, who...
Oregon, National Gasoline Price Averages Resume Declines
Gas prices are declining again after some small upticks before Thanksgiving.
The national average for regular gas is at its lowest price since May 2021,...
Brewers Grade to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Brewers Grade will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The Northwest country band will take the stage...
HECC Encouraging Students to Apply for Scholarships and Grants
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) encourages all Oregonians pursuing postsecondary education in 2025-26 to apply for grants and scholarships through the state website OregonStudentAid.gov.
This...
