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Hermiston celebrates its service-oriented community members
HERMISTON — Hundreds gathered Wednesday night, March 19, to honor Hermiston's distinguished citizens, including Woman and Man of ...
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Merkley encourages crowd to stay engaged, hold government accountable
BOARDMAN — Before stepping into his town hall meeting, Oregon U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley criticized President Donald Trump’s ...
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Homeless count process improved over last year
UMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — Around 500 people were recorded as experiencing homelessness in Umatilla and Morrow counties during ...
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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. ...
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Differences of opinion
Board members of the Columbia Development Authority were prepared to reprimand or even fire Executive Director Greg Smith ...
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Red Cross announces new disaster program manager for E. Oregon, Idaho, Montana
BOISE — The Red Cross of Montana, Idaho and Eastern Oregon has a new senior community disaster program ...
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Tribes, environmentalists gather forces against Amazon’s Northwest nuclear plan
Chuck Johnson was 25 years old when he helped bring Oregon’s nuclear energy industry to a sudden halt. ...
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Oregon’s snowpack sees spectacular start to 2025
Oregon’s snowpack appeared in spectacular shape to start 2025 at 163% of normal on Jan. 1. “Having great ...
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New laws go into effect in Oregon
SALEM — Oregon is kicking off 2025 with new laws to stop drug use on public transportation, reduce ...
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HAREC hosts live potato research update
Oregon State University’s Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center is hosting their first virtual live potato research update ...
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Annual Butte Challenge returns
The 21st Butte Challenge walk/run will take place virtually this year between Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June ...
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Oregon Department of Agriculture distributes free masks to farmworkers
The Oregon Department of Agriculture distributed 90,000 KN95 masks and 280 cases of hand sanitizer to Hermiston and ...
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Umatilla County reaches 119 confirmed COVID-19 cases
Umatilla County reaches 119 COVID-19 cases Umatilla County Public Health reported two new confirmed COVID-19 cases on June ...
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Salons reopen with caution
Hair stylist Tricia Marquez waited for her next client. She had disinfected her styling chair after the last ...
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Democratic candidates for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District speak at forum
Four candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District gathered virtually Friday evening for an online ...
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Republican candidates share visions for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District
Seven Republican candidates for Oregon’s 2nd Congressional District came together Saturday for a virtual forum.
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Three minutes with Linda Miller
Retired from RDO Equipment Co. When and why did you move to Hermiston? We moved to Hermiston from ...
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Tasty Tuesday a hit with Umatilla residents, businesses
The line around G&J Dairy Freeze in Umatilla on Tuesday was more than 20 people long. The patrons ...
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Local quilters step up to help medical groups
First it was hand sanitizer and toilet paper. Now, basic medical supplies are in short supply, including face ...
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Three minutes with Nancy Lauck
Retired educator When and why did you move to Hermiston? I moved to Hermiston in 1982. Long story. ...
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Photos: Melon Fest
Hermiston’s first Melon Fest made a splash Saturday. Three teams — the LeBeau family, Drown Proof and Recall ...
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Community Bank accepts donations for charities
The annual holiday Charity Drive for local nonprofit organizations is underway at each branch of Community Bank. Money ...
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Local Realtor board installs new officers
Matt Volger was recently installed as president of the Umatilla County Board of Realtors. Other new officers installed ...
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Realty group sets open house
A grand opening and ribbon cutting is planned for Columbia Basin Group, Brokered by eXp Realty, LLC. Linda ...