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New sign welcomes motorists into Hermiston
A new sign at Hermiston's east entrance welcomes incoming motorists.
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22-unit affordable apartment complex coming to Hermiston
A new affordable apartment complex is coming to Hermiston and funded by a grant from the Oregon Housing ...
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E. Oregon voters want say on $4B increase to taxes, fees
Petition to overturn higher gas and payroll taxes and vehicle registration fees in Oregon makes November 2026 ballot ...
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Adding winter scenes to Eastern Oregon businesses
Laurie Harding is going on more than 45 years as window painter.
Business
Umatilla business converts overstock items into hot deals
For most of us, Christmas comes just once a year, but for Bobby and Wilma Crader it comes ...
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Response to Trump’s agenda key sticking point in Oregon 2026 governor’s race, poll says
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on Portland and cuts to food stamps and health insurance his party passed this ...
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Council not eager to fill request for senior center budget boost
A request by a member of the Hermiston City Council to increase the Harkenrider Senior Activity Center's budget ...
Crime & Justice
U.S. Supreme Court won’t hear Oregon prison union case
Oregon is known for some of the strongest labor protections for workers in the nation, though the state ...
Community News
Hundreds turn out in Hermiston for annual Veterans Day breakfast
A couple of hundred people turned up Tuesday, Nov. 11, for the annual Veterans Day breakfast at the ...
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Sumpter man shoots, kills bear that moved toward him in his driveway
When Mike Dunn shined his flashlight at the black bear that had tipped over the garbage can in ...
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Oregon Rep. Bentz talks shutdown; Sens. Merkley, Wyden respond
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz was in Pendleton on Nov. 5, 2025, and told the East Oregonian that Democrats ...
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US Senate advances bill to end record-breaking government shutdown
Seven U.S. Senate Democrats and one independent joined Republicans on Sunday night, Nov. 9, in advancing legislation to ...
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Hermiston council to consider cuts to fund public defense services, senior center
The Hermiston City Council will tackle several issues at its Nov. 10 meeting including curbside recycling rates, annexation ...
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Morrow BOC votes to pay CDA bills after budget changes
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners decided to adjust its budget to pay bills during a special session ...
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Student Health Center marks 1 year of providing service
The Hermiston Student Health Center at Hermiston High School has had a busy first year.
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Education
Oregon schools expect significant midyear budget shortfall from federal policies
The state has not reduced education funding midyear since the 2008 financial crisis, but is expected to do ...
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Hermiston council to vote on curbside recycling rates
The Hermiston City Council will vote on a proposed rate for curbside recycling service at its meeting on ...
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Oregon ranchers deploy high tech fix after fire destroys fencelines
LONEROCK — Rancher Anthony Campbell cut fences as the Lone Rock Fire raged so cattle could escape the ...
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Agape House to receive $2,500 for food assistance
With the government shutdown forcing a pause in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, every dollar helps when trying ...
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Say bye-bye to mattresses in Morrow County
Morrow County residents can dispose of unwanted mattresses and box springs free of charge on weekends at the ...
Community News
New Boardman theater group seeks acts for talent show
Sagebrush Theater Project aims to fill a cultural hole in the Boardman community.
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Election 2025: Umatilla voters pass police station bond measure
Breaking: Voters in Umatilla passed a $19.8 million bond measure Tuesday, Nov. 4, to build a new police ...
Community
Honoring America’s heroes: Veterans Day is Nov. 11
NORTHEASTERN OREGON — Veterans Day began as Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I — on ...
Business
Oregon sues Trump admin for attempt to restrict public service loan forgiveness
States argue rule punishes states and nonprofits that Trump admin doesn’t like A coalition of Democratic states are ...
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Umatilla BOC set to approve almost $90K in grants
The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners is expected to approve grants for community economic projects for the coming ...