Budget Town Hall, Survey Offers Opportunity for Public Engagement
The city of Hermiston will host a Town Hall meeting today, Nov. 27 to share information about options to amend the city budget in...
Law Enforcement, Walmart Teaming Up for Holiday Toy Drive Dec. 2-3
Local law enforcement and Walmart Transportation have partnered together again for the fifth annual Holiday Toy Drive on Saturday, Dec. 2-3 at Walmart stores...
Oregonians Can Fish for Free During Thanksgiving Weekend
Make fishing part of your Thanksgiving weekend plans with friends and family. Everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Friday...
Community Fellowship Dinner Set for HHS on Thanksgiving Day
Community Fellowship Dinner – Hermiston will be serving free Thanksgiving Day dinner on Thursday, Nov. 23.
Full-service hot meals will be available at Hermiston High...
County Fair Accepting Applications for Fair Court Chaperone Trainee
The Umatilla County Fair is seeking applicants for fair court chaperone trainee.
Fair Court alumni Rebecca Manning will step down at the end of 2024...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Nov. 13: Cody Michael Britt, 32, was arrested on the 300 block of S....
CTUIR Voters Elect 6 New Members, Vote to Keep 6 Incumbents
On Tuesday, Nov. 14, members of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) elected six new members and six incumbents to the...
Early Mayoral Candidates Offer Unique Backstory for Hermiston
In Hermiston's 117-year history, the office of mayor has been occupied by a very specific demographic - white men.
That could change when voters choose...
SAGE Center Hosting Free Activities for Families on Saturday
The next SAGE Saturday event is set for tomorrow, Nov. 18 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road...
Good Shepherd Among Top Hospitals in Nation for Nursing Communication
When a patient is admitted to a hospital, they can experience a wide range of emotions including anxiety and confusion.
Sure, they want to get...
Umatilla County Fair Announces Four New Fair Court Members
The Umatilla County Fair will have four new princesses on its Fair Court for 2024.
The new court members are Cheyanne Lancaster of Hermiston, Hailey Loiland of...
Community Foundation Joins Secures Matching Funds for Local Donations
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has joined the “Raise Up Umatilla County” fundraising campaign with the opportunity to multiply local donations through matching...
Pendleton Altrusa Holding Holiday Bazaar on Saturday
Altrusa of Pendleton's Holiday Bazaar is set for this Saturday, Nov. 18 at the Pendleton Convention Center, 1601 Westgate.
The event features lots of vendors...
Umatilla Among 12 Oregon Counties with Gas Prices Below $4 a Gallon
Lower crude oil prices are putting downward pressure on gas prices.
The national average has fallen to its lowest price since February, while the Oregon...
Pendleton Fire & Ambulance Welcomes New Chief, Fire Marshal
New leadership has taken the wheel at Pendleton Fire & Ambulance.
Pendleton’s former assistant fire chief, Anthony Pierotti, stepped into the fire chief role on...
State Revenue Forecast Shows Stable Economy, Low Jobless Rate
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Oregon state revenues are stable with low inflation and unemployment in the economy, according to the December revenue forecast released on Wednesday...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet Today
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held today, Nov. 16.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district...
SAGE Center in Boardman Hosting Winter Market on Nov. 17-18
The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, is hosting some free events this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 17-18 during their Winter Market.
Ladies Night...
Jet City Players to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
The Jet City Players will perform live on Friday and Saturday night at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The Pacific Northwest band plays rock...
CTUIR Kayak Public Transit Honored with National Award
The National Rural Transit Assistance Program has announced Kayak Public Transit as its most recent recipient of the RTAP Tribal Transit Agency Award.
The national...
