Tag: Hermiston
JJ Banda Jr. Passes Away at 44
Jose “JJ” Banda Jr. died on March 2, 2026 in Spokane, Wash. at the age of 44.
He was born on Aug. 24, 1981 in...
Ellis Leep Passes Away at 74
Ellis Leonard Leep of Hermiston passed away in Post Falls, Idaho on Feb. 28, 2026 at the age of 74.
He was born on Feb....
Good Shepherd Health Care System Adds Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Dr. Adam Ahmadi
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to welcome Board-Certified Ophthalmologist Adam Ahmadi, MD. Dr. Ahmadi is the Medical Director of...
Ben Hunter Passes Away at 52
Benjamin Alan “Ben” Hunter passed away on Feb. 27, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 52.
He was born on Jan. 2, 1974 in...
Paul Knopp Passes Away at 83
S. Paul Knopp of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on Feb. 4, 2026 at the age of 83.
He was born on Aug. 6, 1942...
Good Shepherd honors Employee, Manager, Provider and Volunteer of the Year
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) employee, manager, physician/provider and volunteer of the year were honored at an awards ceremony on February...
Hermiston Men’s Wrestling pins down first WIAA State Title
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston High School Men’s Wrestling Team brought a Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) State Championship back to Oregon on February 21.
The Bulldogs...
Don McLean Passes Away at 92
Donald M. “Don” McLean died on Feb. 22, 2026 at his home in Hermiston at the age of 92.
He was born on Feb. 6,...
Hermiston Girls Basketball falls at State
HERMISTON, Ore.-A boisterous playoff crowd was on hand as the Hermiston Varsity Girls Basketball team hosted Bishop Blanchet in the opening round of the...
Hermiston takes action against unlicensed mobile food vendors
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston City Council approved an ordinance allowing code enforcement to take stronger action against unlicensed mobile vendors at its regular meeting on...
Vivian Matlack Passes Away at 87
Vivian Marie Matlack went to heaven on Feb. 16, 2026 at her home in Hermiston at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving...
Terrel Tovey Passes Away at 98
Terrel Reynolds Tovey was called home on Feb. 19, 2026 at his home in Hermiston at the age of 98. We are certain Heaven...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes Dr. Adam Smith, Board-Certified Obstetrician...
HERMISTON, OR – Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is pleased to welcome Board-Certified Obstetrician & Gynecologist Adam Smith, DO, to the Good Shepherd...
Mary Gerisch Passes Away at 78
Mary Ellen Johnson Gerisch passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on Feb. 2, 2026 at the age of 78.
She...
James Thompson Passes Away at 87
James Richard Thompson of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on Feb. 6, 2026 at the age of 87.
He was born on Dec. 1, 1938...
Hermiston Girls Basketball State Bound
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston High School Girls Varsity Basketball team punched their ticket to State with a win over the visiting Southridge Suns on February...
Max Burch Passes Away at 77
Cecil “Max” Burch died on Feb. 9, 2026 at his home in Hermiston at the age of 77.
He was born on Jan. 2, 1949...
Marty Williams Passes Away at 59
Martin Glen “Marty” Williams of Hermiston passed away in Pendleton on Feb. 8, 2026 at the age of 59.
He was born on Sept. 7,...
William Hackett Passes Away at 78
William John Hackett passed away on Feb. 4, 2026 in Hermiston at the age of 78.
He was born on March 1, 1947 in Yakima,...
University edges Hermiston 56-47 in District playoff action
HERMISTON, Ore.-The Hermiston Varsity Girls Basketball team hosted University in a WIAA District 6 playoff game on February 17.
The winner-to-state matchup of two highly...




























