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Hermiston FFA shines at state convention
HERMISTON — Hermiston Future Farmers of America had a standout performance at the 2025 Oregon FFA State Convention ...
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Yard sale benefits Domestic Violence Services
HERMISTON — Domestic Violence Services is taking advantage of spring weather and will host a yard sale fundraiser. ...
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Columbia Development Authority will lose almost $300K in grant money
BOARDMAN — The Columbia Development Authority faces an uncertain budget future after the federal government asked for its ...
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City of Hermiston set to improve Northwest Second Street
Council also OKs deal for Good Shepherd Health Care System to get police presence HERMISTON — The Hermiston ...
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Tank driver training course opens in Hermiston
HERMISTON — Local National Guard units no longer have to drive hundreds of miles for tank drive training. Now ...
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Power council seeks recommendations on fish, dams
The Northwest Power and Conservation Council is seeking public comment as it updates its fish and wildlife program. ...
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Oregon bill would hold landowners liable for farmworker camp violations
SALEM — A proposal meant to discourage squalid living conditions at illegal cannabis operations in Oregon is raising ...
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Proposed farm labor standards board would overhaul Oregon’s worker rules
SALEM — Farmworker wages, benefits and safety protections in Oregon would be regulated by a new state labor ...
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Oregon ethics commission faults Rep. Greg Smith for not naming clients
SALEM — Oregon’s government ethics watchdog on Friday, Jan. 24, dinged a state representative for failing to follow a ...
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In State of the State speech, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek calls for resilience, optimism
SALEM — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek struck notes of frustration with the enormous problems facing Oregon and optimism ...
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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. ...