Inmates Help Dogs Find New Homes
Six dogs found new homes and six families found new companions this weekend thanks to a program at Two Rivers Correctional Institution.
The Rehabilitating Offenders...
Umatilla Pushes Zoning Decision to June 16
The Umatilla City Council had too many questions – administrative and philosophical – to approve a new zoning and business plan for the city...
Senior Lunches Served at Umatilla Center on Fridays
The Umatilla School District is offering lunches for senior citizens each Friday at the Umatilla Center.
Lunches will be served from noon to 1 p.m....
Bill Aims to Clean Up Columbia River Basin
Several members of Oregon’s Congressional delegation introduced the Columbia River Basin Restoration Act on Wednesday.
The act would authorize $50 million over five years for...
Fire Department Seeks College Interns
Hermiston Fire and Emergency Services is seeking students to fill vacancies in its Resident Intern Program.
Applicants must be a full-time student enrolled in a...
Wyden Postpones E. Oregon Town Hall Meetings
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden’s office announced he will be postponing three town hall meetings in Eastern Oregon this month due to scheduling conflicts.
The town...
Donations Sought for Umatilla Community Center
Plans are under way to convert the old Umatilla Senior Center into a community center and donations are being accepted from the public.
Donations can...
Armand Larive Earns National Recognition
U.S. Education TV selected Armand Larive Middle School as its "Featured School" for the month of May, a recognition prominently posted on the U.S....
BMCC Bond Measure Passes 2nd Time Around
Blue Mountain Community College’s bond measure 30-106 passed in both Umatilla and Morrow counties Tuesday, thrilling the college community and bond supporters who worked...
Hermiston Voters Approve Charter Update
Voters Reject Making Muni Judge an Appointed Position
Hermiston voters approved an update to the city charter on Tuesday, but rejected a measure that would...
Strip Clubs, Marijuana on Umatilla Council's Agenda
Will strip clubs and marijuana dispensaries be allowed in downtown Umatilla? The Umatilla City Council will answer that question tonight.
On May 4, the Umatilla...
Walden Praises Bill that Delays Sage Grouse Listing
The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill that would prohibit the Obama Administration from declaring the sage grouse as an endangered species for...
Wyden to Hold Town Hall in Heppner
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold three town halls on May 29-30 in Oregon.
These three town halls in Wheeler, Morrow and Wallowa counties will...
Scholarship Foundation Aimed at Hispanics/Latinos
Since its inception, the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee (HAC) has focused on improving the quality of life of the community’s Hispanic residents and has...
Chamber Seeks Vendors for 2015 Funfest
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking vendors for the 2015 Funfest in downtown Hermiston.
The event takes place July 11 and applications are available...
Chamber Luncheon Set for May 26
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business to Business luncheon on Tuesday, May 26.
The luncheon kicks off at 11:45 a.m. Representatives...
EOTEC Authority Board to Hold Meeting Tuesday
The Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center Authority Board will meet on Tuesday, May 19 in the Dennis D. Doherty Conference Room at the...
HHS Ensemble, Band to Give Free Concert
The Hermiston High School wind ensemble and concert band will give a free performance on Tuesday, May 19.
The concert will begin at 7 p.m....
Good Shepherd to Host Blood Drive
The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive today in Hermiston.
The blood drive will take place from 12:30 to 6 p.m. at Good...
High-Speed Chase Leads to Arrest of 2 People
An early morning pursuit with Oregon State Police troopers in Umatilla County resulted in the arrest of two individuals on multiple charges.
According to OSP...
