Stanfield Senior Takes First Place in American Legion Speech Contest
Trinity Buladaco, a senior at Stanfield Secondary School, was selected as the local winner of the American Legion High School Oratorical Scholarship competition. The...
Five Elk Unlawfully Killed in Heppner
The Oregon State Police Fish and Wildlife Division is asking for the public's help to identify whoever is responsible for the unlawful take and waste...
State of Oregon Lightens Morrow County District Attorney’s Workload
Morrow County’s seasoned district attorney can call on an Oregon Department of Justice lawyer to prosecute a Boardman man for second-degree murder.
Caleb Marion Beehler,...
Wildhorse Cineplex to Screen ‘Common Ground’ Documentary
The Wildhorse Resort & Casino Cineplex will screen a free, one-time showing of the regenerative farming documentary Common Ground at 4 p.m. on Wednesday,...
Port of Morrow Violated Wastewater Permit 270-Plus Times in Late 2023
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
The Port of Morrow violated its wastewater permit more than 270 times in the last two months of 2023, overapplying...
Tickets Now on Sale for HEF Follow Your Art Fundraiser at EOTEC
Tickets are on sale now for the 13th annual Hermiston Education Foundation Follow Your Art fund-raising event on Saturday, Feb. 3 at Eastern Oregon...
ODOT Aims to Help Ease Dangerous Traffic Conditions on Interstate 84
Oregon Department of Transportation's District 12 is making improvements to a spot of Interstate 84 infrastructure to help ease chaotic traffic conditions during severe...
Hermiston High School Graduation Rate Falls 2.1 Percent in 2022-23
Hermiston School District released its graduation rate for the 2022-2023 academic year, revealing a slight decrease compared to the previous year.
Results show a 78.3...
Hermiston Schools Cancel Classes
Hermiston School District classes have been canceled today, Thursday, Jan. 25 due to inclement weather.
Other closures and delays:
Echo School District - closed (change...
Survey on Hermiston Website Seeks Public’s Opinion on Cannabis Sales
The city of Hermiston is seeking input from citizens on the possibility of legalizing the sale of cannabis in Hermiston.
The city has a survey...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Warns of Telephone Warrant Scam
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office is warning the public of a scam circulating the area once more.
The sheriff's office said it has received reports...
Gasoline Prices Find Themselves in the Slow Lane Due to Winter
Gas prices are in the winter doldrums in most states, including Oregon, this week with minimal changes in their averages.
This is likely due to...
Dana Osborn Band to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Dana Osborn Band will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band plays a variety of...
Oregon Democrats Would Make Drug Possession a Crime, Widen Treatment
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon Democratic legislators plan to fight the state’s war on drug addiction and overdoses on multiple battle fronts.
They want to...
Hunters Need to Report Deer and Elk Tags by Jan. 31 or Pay $25
Big game hunters who purchased or were issued a deer or elk tag in 2023 must report their hunt by Tuesday, Jan. 31 at...
Blue Mountain Community College Board Renames FARM II Project
The weather outside was frightful but members of the Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education met Jan. 17 via Zoom and renamed the...
What Small Businesses Need to Know for 2024 Tax Season
Tax season doesn't have to be stressful or time consuming. Small businesses should be aware of the taxes and deadlines they must meet. Here...
CTUIR Contracts with LASO for Expanded Legal Services
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) is teaming with Legal Aid Services of Oregon (LASO) to provide legal aid to tribal...
Council Agrees to Institute Business Licenses, Disagrees on Cost
The Hermiston City Council voted to institute a business license requirement Monday night but tabled discussion on how much businesses would have to pay.
The...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 13: Devin Lindsey Christensen, 32, was arrested on the 200 block of N.W....
