Register Now for Fish & Wildlife’s Youth Hunting Clinics on April 6

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife and partners are hosting several turkey hunting clinics to get young hunters ready for the upcoming spring...

Hermiston High School FCCLA Students Celebrate Success

Students involved with Family, Career and Community Leaders of America from Hermiston High School celebrated successes during the Oregon FCCLA State Leadership Conference. Advisor Angie...

ODOT: March 31 is the Deadline to Remove Studded Tires

As spring arrives, it's time to remember studded tires must be removed by Sunday, March 31. The Oregon Department of Transportation said long-term weather forecasts...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: March 23: Cody James Boede, 19, was arrested on the 4700 block of N.W....

Search and Rescue Teams Stay Busy with Spring Mountain Road Rescues

Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue (SAR) members have been busy this month rescuing people in vehicles stuck in the snow on rural...

Dorran Faces Challenger in Race for Umatilla County Commissioner

Umatilla County Commissioner Dan Dorran faces a challenge to his bid for reelection from Hermiston resident Alan M. Heel. Dorran is running for a second...
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Blue Mountain Fiddlers to Play at Harkenrider Activity Center on April 6

The Harkenrider Senior Activity Center, 255 N.E. Second St. in Hermiston, will host the Blue Mountain Old Time Fiddlers at a fund-raising event on...

Hermiston Downtown Banner Contest Seeks Entries for Area Artists

Local artists are encouraged to help showcase what makes life sweet in Hermiston by entering the 2024 Downtown Banner Contest. The contest, sponsored by the...

Good Shepherd to Host Free Information Session on Medicare

Everyone needing help with Medicare or just wanting to learn more about it is invited to Good Shepherd Health Care System’s free Medicare 101...

HPD Arrest Log

The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department: March 17: Victoria F. Pablo Mendoza, 20, was arrested on the 1300 block of...
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Wildhorse Sports Bar to Feature Live Band Karaoke This Weekend

Rock-Bot will be the entertainment this weekend at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton. The live band karaoke gets under way at 8 p.m. Friday,...

Smith Gives Legislative Review at Hermiston Chamber Event

Rep. Greg Smith, R-Heppner, told the crowd Wednesday, March 27, at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce’s luncheon they could ask him any questions they...

Red Cross to Hold Blood Drive at Good Shepherd on April 15

The American Red Cross will hold a blood drive on Monday, April 15 at Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston. The blood drive will...

Hermiston Adopts Naming Rights Policy for Publicly-Owned Facilities

With the lure of a potential $1 million donation to the HEROS fields looming large, the Hermiston City Council on Monday adopted a city...

Ports Gain Control of Industrial Lands on Former Umatilla Chemical Depot

The industrial properties of the former Umatilla Chemical Depot near Hermiston have new owners. At least for the time being. The Columbia Development Authority owns...

Good Shepherd Offering 5 $2,000 Scholarships to Area Students

The Good Shepherd Health Care System Auxiliary is again offering five $2,000 scholarships for area students planning to pursue a career in the health...

Applications for Hermiston Business Incubator Space Due by March 31

Local entrepreneurs interested in starting a business can get help — including six months free rent — through the Downtown Business Incubator. The Hermiston Downtown...

Hermiston Council Declines to Put Cannabis Sales on November Ballot

The Hermiston City Council voted 7-1 during Monday’s regular meeting to take no action on drafting and submitting a commercial cannabis measure for voters’...
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Good Shepherd to Host Medicare 101 Information Session on April 2

Everyone needing help with Medicare or just wanting to learn more about it is invited to Good Shepherd Health Care System’s free Medicare 101...

Chamber, Rep. Greg Smith to Host Legislative Luncheon on March 27

The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce and State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) will host a Legislative Luncheon on Tuesday, March 27 at the Hermiston Community...