Author: YASSER MARTE | East Oregonian | Hermiston Herald

Yasser Marte is a reporter for the East Oregonian. Contact him at 541-966-0837 or yasser.marte@eastoregonian.com.

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Hermiston Girl Scout combats declining bee population to earn Gold Award

HERMISTON — With a few pieces of wood, natural reeds and a passion for protecting pollinators, Hermiston Girl ... Read more

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Hermiston City Council approves $8M Amazon gift for RV park development

HERMISTON — The Hermiston City Council approved an $8 million contribution from Amazon Web Services to develop a ... Read more

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Eastern Oregon student leaders award $70,138 in grants to local nonprofits

PENDLETON — Student leaders from across Eastern Oregon distributed more than $70,000 in grants to local nonprofits and ... Read more

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Umatilla apartment complex struggles with growing sinkhole threat

UMATILLA — Sinkholes have been forming for years at an apartment complex in Umatilla, where a resident said ... Read more

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Port of Umatilla commissioners face challengers in May 20 election

UMATILLA COUNTY — Two Port of Umatilla commissioners face challenges in the May 20 special election from opponents ... Read more

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Morrow County’s special election features several contested races

MORROW COUNTY — Port commissioners, health district board members and other incumbents face challengers in the May 20 ... Read more

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Hermiston family wins $20,000 on “America’s Funniest Home Videos”

HERMISTON — A tiny Chihuahua, a couple of clumsy falls and a big laugh helped a Hermiston family ... Read more

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Help shape the future of Umatilla County roads and transit

PENDLETON — Umatilla County is asking residents for feedback on its transportation and road system, which has not ... Read more

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CTUIR to host public event on First Foods protection

MISSION — The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation is hosting a public event welcoming community members ... Read more

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Emily Roberts resigns as Morrow County Health District CEO

HEPPNER — Morrow County Health District CEO Emily Roberts announced that she will step down from her position. Read more

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