Two People Injured in Shooting
Two men were injured in a shooting Wednesday night, July 26, in the Irrigon area, according to the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff's office...
Oregon One of Only 5 States with a Weekly Decline in Gas Prices
The national average for regular climbs again this week, driven by a rally in crude oil prices and severe heat causing issues at U.S....
LPGA Epson Tour Returning to Wildhorse for Ladies Golf Classic
The 2023 LPGA Epson Tour is returning next month to Wildhorse Resort & Casino for the Wildhorse Ladies Golf Classic.
The event features youth clinics...
AWS Community Fund Now Accepting Applications for Local Projects
Amazon Web Services (AWS) announces that applications are now open for the AWS InCommunities Fund, a community grant program that supports local initiatives in...
Pendleton Public Library to Host Third Annual Comic Book Convention
The Pendleton Public Library will host its third annual Pendleton Comic Book Convention.
This year’s event is 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5,...
Input Sought from Oregonians on Proposed Health Insurance Hikes
By Ben Botkin
State regulators want to hear from Oregonians about insurance companies’ plans to increase costs in 2024.
Each year, the state’s Division of Financial...
All Sturgeon Fishing Will Close Upstream of The Dalles Dam July 29
Effective July 29-Sept. 15, all sturgeon fishing including catch-and-release is prohibited in the mainstem Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to the Priest Rapids...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 24: James Nicholos Holder, 26, was arrested on the 1300 block of N....
BMCC Extends Deadline for Data Center Tech Program Applications
Blue Mountain Community College has extended the deadline to apply for its limited-entry data center technician program.
The original deadline of July 20 has been...
City of Hermiston Kicks Off Its National Night Out Treasure Hunt
It’s time to test your sleuthing skills as the National Night Out treasure hunt is underway in Hermiston.
The national initiative began in 1984 and...
Oregonians Can Start to Apply for Paid Work Leave Next Month
By Ben Botkin
Oregon workers can apply for benefits through the state’s new paid leave program starting Aug. 14.
The program, Paid Leave Oregon, covers family leave,...
Hermiston Man Dies in Rollover Crash in Sherman County
A Hermiston man died Friday afternoon in a single-vehicle accident in Sherman County.
Nicholas Demos, 29, was traveling southbound on Highway 97 near milepost 26...
Boardman Sponsoring Community Clean-Up Program Throughout July
The city of Boardman is sponsoring a community-wide clean-up program during the month of July to encourage citizens to clean up their residences by...
IMESD Organizes Regional Event for School Coaches to Collaborate
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) will hold a Coaching Symposium in August for area coaches of students in sixth through 12th grades.
The symposium...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Information Session on Medicare
Good Shepherd Health Care System will present a free Medicare 101 information session on Wednesday, Aug. 2.
The session goes from 2 to 4 p.m....
Harmonious Funk to Play Live This Weekend at Wildhorse Sports Bar
Harmonious Funk will perform live this weekend at the Wildhorse Sports Bar in Pendleton.
The band, which plays a variety of genres, will take the...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 14: Bill Wayne Snyder, 42, was arrested on a warrant at the Economy...
Company Files Paperwork for Solar Power Site in Morrow County
Initial steps have been taken to provide Morrow County with a solar power facility expected to supply 600 jobs and enough clean energy to...
Good Shepherd to Host Event on Opioid Use & Stigma on Aug. 7
Good Shepherd Health Care System will host the free Community Conversations on Opioid Use and Stigma event on Monday, Aug. 7 at the Hermiston...
Hermiston City Council Votes in Favor of New Urban Renewal Area
Hermiston will have a new urban renewal area after the Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to support the plan.
The council approved an...
