ROSEBURG — Cryptocurrency used to be the province of the tech-savvy, but it could be more accessible to Umatilla County residents in 2021.
HERMISTON — After Gov. Kate Brown announced restaurants will be able to offer outdoor dining under all levels of COVID-19 restrictions, the city of Hermiston is offering up use of its parking …
PENDLETON — As Medicare’s Dec. 7 deadline for enrollment approaches, local dentists hope people will make plans for caring for their oral health.
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Like everything else, the holiday shopping season will look a little different this year.
SALEM — Business Oregon is seeking applicants from businesses in the Eastern Oregon region to meet geographic distribution targets for the round of grant funding it previously announced on Wed…
Restaurant and other business organizations say the $55 million promised by Oregon Gov. Kate Brown for pandemic relief is a good first step, but not nearly enough to prevent widespread closure…
Cortes General Contractor LLC in Hermiston is now open for business.
HEPPNER — The Board of Directors of BEO Bancorp voted recently to declare a $0.95 per share dividend for 2020. The dividend will be paid to shareholders of record as of Dec. 8, payable on or b…
HERMISTON — As gyms and most other recreational facilities shut down under Gov. Kate Brown’s executive order for a two-week “freeze,” some Umatilla County gyms are taking unique steps to stay open.
A new hotel has opened its doors in Boardman.
Hermiston Floral Shop is now open for business.
Cuts of Love, an event originally scheduled for Nov. 22, has been postponed due to COVID-19 restrictions on gathering implemented during the state's two-week "pause."
PENDLETON — Readers of the East Oregonian will see a new byline in the paper starting next week as Bryce Dole joins the newspaper.
LAKEVIEW — The Eastern Oregon Healthy Living Alliance has received a $1,500 from the Wildhorse Foundation to support dental and mental health programs in Eastern Oregon, the organization annou…
Hermiston residents with a craving for something sweet can now visit Dough Cookies, which held its grand opening on Saturday, Nov. 7.
Umatilla Electric Cooperative received a $3 million federal loan to finance major energy efficiency upgrades that will reduce energy waste and cut costs for residents of Umatilla County.
A report from John L. Scott Real Estate shows Hermiston remains a seller’s market when it comes to homes.
A local barber is hoping to give Hermiston’s residents in need a fresh new look with a new project he calls Cuts of Love.
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PENDLETON — When Nick Tinhof winds down his shift on Tuesday, Nov. 3, he realizes it will be the end of an era at the East Oregonian.
HERMISTON — Good Shepherd Health Care System's annual community meeting highlighted the ups and downs of an unusual year for the hospital and its clinics.
Good Shepherd Health Care System is holding its annual community meeting virtually this year.
U.S. Cellular announced an expansion of 5G coverage to Hermiston, Boardman, Irrigon and Umatilla. 5G — which stands for “fifth generation” — is the fastest data transmission technology mobile …
A new housing development in Boardman will add 30 new stick-built homes to the city’s housing inventory.
Ace Hardware is expanding to Boardman.
Now in its 47th year, the farm fair is a signature showcase for Oregon State University's Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center, or HAREC, which serves nearly 500,000 acres of i…
Construction is underway for a new office building for Barnett & Moro.
If you receive a letter in October stating you will receive a check from the state of Oregon in November, don’t throw it out — it’s not a scam.
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BOARDMAN — Boardman Generating Station went offline for good on Thursday, Oct. 15, marking an end to Oregon’s coal-burning era.
SAIF’s preparation for its 2020-2021 agricultural safety seminars has been more challenging than in years past.
Good Shepherd Health Care System has added a new Obstetrician and Gynecologist (OB/GYN) to its medical staff at Good Shepherd Women’s Center.
Umatilla rolled out the red carpet — figuratively speaking — on Saturday, Oct. 3, for three new businesses.
HERMISTON — The new Panelview RV Park near Hermiston is the first of its kind to provide solar shade canopy solar arrays, meaning on a sunny day more energy could be produced than a motorhome can use.
The Hermiston Herald took home the top prize for newspapers in its size category in the Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association’s annual Better Newspapers Contest.
After 45 years with PNGC Power, Umatilla Electric Cooperative is striking out on its own for power purchases.
The Hermiston 2020 Farm Fair will take place Dec. 2-4 in a digital format, according to the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce.
Free personal protective equipment is available to small businesses in Oregon.
A Hermiston-based business was named Oregon Boutique of the Year by The Boutique Hub, an online community of boutiques around the world.
SALEM — Oregonians will be able to get hard liquor delivered directly to their home even after the pandemic is over.
WorkSource Oregon’s Hermiston office is hosting a drive-thru job fair on Wednesday, Sept. 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Rae’s Dayz Donuts & Etc. brought Umatilla residents together on Saturday, Sept. 19, for celebration of the bakery’s grand opening — and doughnuts.
The Spot, a new doughnut delivery service in Hermiston, got a chance to deliver some sweetness to employees of Good Shepherd Health Care System on Sept. 11.
Aspen Springs Psychiatric Hospital in Hermiston is officially taking patients.
BottleDrop customers can donate their can and bottle deposits to firefighting efforts in Oregon.
MISSION — The yearlong construction at Wildhorse Resort & Casino that adds a bowling center, food court and arcade is nearly done and will open to the public by the end of September. Howev…
What do you do when opening a restaurant is your dream, but a global pandemic keeps shutting restaurants down?
It took longer than expected, but Pho Quan Vietnamese Cuisine has opened in Hermiston.
Travelers along the 100 block of Hermiston Avenue in Hermiston may have noticed that some of the stores have a much different look.
SEATTLE — When an American worker loses their job due to competition created by international trade, the Trade Adjustment Act provides funding for that worker to be retrained for a new job. A …
UMATILLA COUNTY — Umatilla and Morrow counties didn’t add any new workplaces to the Oregon Health Authority’s weekly list of COVID-19 outbreaks for Wednesday, Sept. 2.
When patrons return to their favorite bars and restaurants, some of them may look a little different since the last time they visited.
UMATILLA COUNTY — Eastern Oregon hospitals are partnering to launch a new health insurance option.
After a monthlong hiatus, the Maxwell Market will reopen Thursday, Aug. 27, with the help of grants from the city of Hermiston and Umatilla County.
SALEM — Oregon Farm Bureau invites the public to submit their best photos of Oregon agriculture for a chance to be featured in the 2021 Oregon’s Bounty Calendar.
For now, The Spot is more a state of mind than a physical location, but its owners hope that won’t be the case forever.
Businesses that received Paycheck Protection Program funds are no doubt aware that all or a portion of the loan is forgivable if funds are used according to program requirements.