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Hundreds gather in Hermiston for community Thanksgiving dinner
Hundreds of area residents turned out Thursday, Nov. 27, for the annual Hermiston Community Fellowship Thanksgiving Dinner at ...
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Holiday events to fill Hermiston with Christmas spirit
If you’re having trouble getting into the Christmas spirit, the city of Hermiston has a full slate of ...
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Oregon Rep. Bentz prepares for reelection campaign
With the federal government back in action, representatives are preparing for the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, including Cliff ...
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Curbside recycling sparks debate among Hermiston councilors
The Hermiston City Council approved curbside recycling rates Nov. 24, but not before each councilor had their say ...
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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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Busy entrepreneur serving up tasty treats in Umatilla
Isabel Mendoza on Saturday, Nov. 15, opened Isabel’s Antojitos, a snack restaurant at 1201 Sixth St., in Umatilla.
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Hayden Homes focusing on homes priced for working families
An economic analysis the city of Hermiston commissioned projects more than 2,000 new jobs will be coming to ...
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Shutdown rollercoaster causing SNAPlash for many in need
The longest U.S. government shutdown in history has come to an end, but for recipients of the Supplemental ...
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Wolves have killed calves in Baker, Morrow, Grant, Umatilla, Wallowa counties over past several weeks
ODFW reported a slew of wolf attacks and kills on livestock in recent weeks in Eastern Oregon.
Climate
2021 heat dome left Rhode Island-sized damage in Oregon’s western forests
A study from Oregon State University and the U.S. Forest Service found the four-day extreme heat event scorched ...
Elections
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 ...
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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.
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 ...