Tag: Hermiston
Scott Kemper Passes Away at 64
Scott David Kemper of Boardman, longtime Salem resident, died on March 25, 2025 in Hermiston at the age of 64 after a blessedly brief...
Doug Gunter Passes Away at 58
Douglas O. “Doug” Gunter of Hermiston died on March 24, 2025 in Hermiston at the age of 58.
He was born on July 1, 1966...
New Pendleton Schools Superintendent has strong ties to region
PENDLETON, Ore.-The Pendleton School District will have a new Superintendent when students head back to school in the fall.
On March 11, the district announced...
Sylvia Hallmark Passes Away at 91
Sylvia Loretta Hallmark, formerly of Hermiston, passed away in Newberg on March 22, 2025 at the age of 91.
She was born on July 30,...
Hermiston’s Read and Walk Trail now open
HERMISTON, Ore.-Enjoy reading and the outdoors? The new Read and Walk Trail in Riverfront Park is now open.
Families and the community are encouraged to...
Hermiston unveils Capital Improvement Plan to address infrastructure needs
HERMISTON, Ore.-The City of Hermiston released an update on its 2025 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) this week.
An outline of water, wastewater and street improvements...
Some of Hermiston area’s finest honored with Distinguished Service Awards
HERMISTON, Ore.-Seven community members were honored at the 55th Annual Distinguished Service Awards on March 19 at the Hermiston Community Center.
Hosted by the Good...
Ron Douglas Passes Away at 84
Ronald G. “Ron” Douglas of Irrigon passed away in Irrigon on Feb. 18, 2025 at the age of 84.
He was born on Aug. 5,...
Richard Patrick Passes Away at 78
Richard Lee Patrick of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on March 16, 2025 at the age of 78.
He was born on July 16, 1946...
More than $2.9M coming to Northeastern Oregon school districts
SALEM — Oregon’s K-12 public schools in 2025 will receive a record $76.8 million from the Common School Fund.
Oregon has 197 public school districts; the...
Hermiston High teacher selected as Judge at California FFA Convention
HERMISTON, Ore.-Sandy McKay, a Hermiston High School teacher has been selected to be a judge at the California Future Farmers of America (FFA) State...
Spring Break events and activities around the region
HERMISTON, Ore.-Spring Break is coming up over the next few weeks for many districts around the region. Here’s a look at some local camps...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce to host Speed Networking Luncheon
HERMISTON, Ore.-Tickets are going fast for the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Speed Networking Luncheon, set for Wednesday, March 26 at the Hermiston Community Center,...
Alan Jorstad Passes Away at 78
Alan Edward Jorstad of Hermiston passed away in Hermiston on March 16, 2025 at the age of 78 after battling Lewy Body Dementia.
He was...
Jesus Valdivia Passes Away at 74
Jesus Torres Valdivia died on March 15, 2025 at his home in Hermiston at the age of 74.
He was born on June 6, 1950...
Hermiston PD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Mar. 6: Jerardo Pedro Sital, 26, was arrested on the 200 block of S.E....
Distinguished Service Awards to honor Greater-Hermiston Community
HERMISTON, Ore.-The community is invited to celebrate the 55th Annual Distinguished Service Awards on March 19.
The awards, hosted by the Good Shepherd Community Health...
George Fox Jr. Passes Away at 82
George E. Fox Jr. of Hermiston passed away in Kennewick, Wash. on March 12, 2025 at the age of 82.
He was born on July...
GSHCS Foundation to host 55th Annual Service Awards in Hermiston
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation will host the 55th annual Distinguished Service Award ceremony on Wednesday, March 19 at the Hermiston Community Center,...
Kelly Vandeman Passes Away at 55
Kelly H. Vandeman of Hermiston died on March 10, 2025 in Hermiston at the age of 55.
She was born on Dec. 11, 1969 in...
