Oregon Price of Gallon of Gasoline is at Lowest Point Since February
Gas prices are continuing their gradual seasonal decline. Low crude oil prices, lackluster demand for gas, and winter-blend fuel are the major drivers of...
Umatilla, Stanfield and Echo Voters Cast Votes for City Leaders
Voters in Umatilla, Stanfield and Echo cast their votes in mayoral and city council races on Tuesday.
In Umatilla, Councilor Ashley Wheeler defeated former Mayor...
Hair Nation to Perform Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Hair Nation will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
Hair Nation, a glam metal band out of...
Ballard Beats Incumbent Marikos In Circuit Court Judge Race
Voters elected John Ballard to the fifth position in the 6th Judicial District encompassing Umatilla and Morrow counties.
Ballard, who will be a first-time judge,...
Voters Reject Oregon’s Measure 118 By Overwhelming Margin
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon voters have rejected Measure 118, which would increase corporate taxes and give all residents a yearly rebate.
Late Tuesday, the...
Chamber to Host Ribbon Cutting for Grounded Mama Massage
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Grounded Mama Massage on Thursday, Nov. 7.
The event will take place at 1...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Hold Special Meeting
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board will hold a special meeting will be held Tuesday, Nov. 12.
The meeting will be at 6:30 p.m....
Early Voting Was Slow, But Pollsters Expect High Turnout in Oregon
By Julia Shumway/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Ballots went out to Oregon voters in mid-October, and since then they’ve been trickling daily into county elections offices.
As of...
Hermiston to Salutes Veterans with Free Breakfast on Nov. 11
Veterans and active duty service personnel are invited to enjoy a free breakfast on Nov. 11, 8-9:30 a.m. at the Hermiston Community Center, 415...
National Weather Service Issues Wind Advisory for Lower Columbia Basin
The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a wind advisory for the region that is in effect now until 7 a.m. on Tuesday,...
Deadline to Vote is 8 P.M. Tuesday
Hermiston residents who haven't voted have only hours left to do so.
Ballots are due by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5 and must be...
Annual Hermiston Farm Fair Set to Return in December at EOTEC
The Hermiston Farm Fair returns Dec. 4 and 5.
The fair is the product of the partnership between the Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center...
Education Dept. Offers Schools Guidance on Student Cell Phone Use
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronice
A growing body of research and teacher surveys shows student cell phone use in schools is hindering more than helping the school experience.
In response,...
BMCC Board Member Among Three Howard Cherry Award Honorees
The Oregon Community College Association (OCCA) announced the winners of the annual Howard Cherry Awards, which celebrate the contributions that local advocates, administrators and...
SAGE Center Opens Holiday Season Today with Winter Market
The Morrow County Winter Market features local vendors offering unique gifts, handmade crafts and seasonal goodies.
The event begins with Ladies Night on Friday, Nov....
Oregon Sees Uptick in Bird Flu During Fall Migration of Wild Birds
By Lynne Terry/Oregon Capital Chronicle
With the fall migration underway, Oregon officials have noted an increase in birds infected with bird flu.
Oregon Department of Agriculture...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Oct. 24: Alejandro Jimenez Valencia, 37, was arrested on the 1200 block of S.E....
Proposed Ordinance to Affect Commercial Sewer Customers
The Hermiston City Council will soon review a proposed ordinance to introduce new requirements for commercial sewer customers to prevent pipeline blockages caused by grease.
According to...
Zac Grooms Trio to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Zac Grooms Trio will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The Northwest country band takes the...
Prepare for Chain Inspections on I-84 East of Pendleton on Nov. 7
To prepare for winter weather and its associated hazards, the Oregon Department of Transportation will conduct a chain inspection on Interstate 84 eastbound at...
