Demand for Food Spikes as Many Oregonians Struggle with Hunger
By Ben Botkin/Oregon Capital Chronicle
After the pandemic ended, the demand for food continued to increase in Oregon, with the need for millions more pounds...
Town Hall Gives Public Chance to Offer Input on Hermiston’s Budget
For the past six months, the Hermiston City Council has been going over each departmental budget to find a way to close a $902,000...
Echo Toy Run Revs Up for 20th Year
Friends and family of Al Sells are hosting the 20th annual Echo Toy Run on Saturday, Dec. 2, to make a special delivery to...
Tribes to Receive $915,000 to Overhaul Recycling Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is giving the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) more than $900,000 to update and overhaul its...
Hermiston Farm Fair to Return for 50th Year This Week
The 50th Hermiston Farm Fair offers an opportunity for people involved in agriculture to convene, connect, and commit to learning.
The annual forum and trade...
Hermiston Christian School to Host Christmas Market on Dec. 2
Hermiston Christian School’s second annual Christmas Market fund-raising event is set for this Saturday, Dec. 2 at Hermiston Christian Center, 1825 W. Highland Ave.
The...
Boardman Seeks Public’s Help in Selecting New City Motto
The city of Boardman wants a new motto and is holding a contest to pick the winner.
Those participating are asked to create a short...
CTUIR Gets Nearly $2 Million for Columbia River Basin Project
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) has received nearly $2 million in federal funds for a project to prevent pollution and...
4,000-Plus People Visit Hermiston for Recent AAU Basketball Tourney
Hermiston welcomed players and their family members from surrounding areas recently for AAU’s Autumn Kickoff Classic.
More than 4,000 guests visited town for youth basketball,...
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...
