HERMISTON — Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Grace and Mercy Lutheran Church ELCA of Hermiston is meeting virtually at this time and believing, “When two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.” (Matthew 18:20).
Hermiston School District and InterMountain Education Service District will host a regional Conscious Discipline conference July 6-10, at Armand Larive Middle School.
Hermiston High School Generation College students continue a tradition of recognizing elementary and middle school teachers whose hard work and inspiration helped students realize their dreams…
Altrusa International of Hermiston formally kicked off a new year on June 4, 2020, at McKenzie Park with a new president, Stephanie Hughes. Her motto for the year is “Refresh, Restore, Renew."
The Communicare/College Savings Club of Hermiston High School awarded a $3,000 grant to Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA), a program with Umatilla-Morrow County Head Start that serves ch…
Every year the Hermiston School District partners with the Hermiston Masonic Lodge for the Bikes for Books Program. The Masons donated a total of 25 bicycles, five bikes to each elementary sch…
Robert Lee Davis of Hermiston was sworn in Thursday, June 4, as the new post commander for Hermiston's VFW Desert Post 4750.
Oregon State University's Hermiston Agricultural Research and Extension Center is hosting their first virtual live potato research update provided by university scientists from 6–8 p.m. on Wed…
The 21st Butte Challenge walk/run will take place virtually this year between Friday, June 19 to Sunday, June 21.
HERMISTON — For almost 40 years, members of the Hermiston First United Methodist Church, 191 E. Gladys Ave., served a meal at the church each Thursday. With the onset of COVID-19, the church s…
After a pandemic-induced delay, Hermiston’s Lovin’ Spadefuls community garden is open for the 2020 season.
HERMISTON — The Hermiston Public Library resumed limited services on May 26 and will begin lending physical materials in June.
The family of Sharron Reis wanted a safe and fun way to celebrate her 90th birthday at the Avamere at Hermiston assisted living facility, so they created a small parade of cars to drive past h…
PENDLETON — The Umatilla-Morrow County Farm Bureau Scholarship Committee recently awarded scholarships totaling $2,750 to seven deserving 2020 high school graduates. The seven award winners we…
The Hermiston Lions Club recently presented checks to two local food pantries to support families in need due to COVID-19. The Irrigon/Boardman Food Pantry was given $1,000, and Echo’s Chester…
It has been a couple of decades since Hermiston got to name a new school, but that chance has come again.
An event held in Cocoa Beach, Florida, recently celebrated milestones in the careers of mother and daughter in a joint pinning ceremony attended by family, friends, and co-workers.
HERMISTON — Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 10 is extending the application deadline for its college scholarship for high school seniors to May 22, 2020.
HERMISTON — Hermiston High School Marching Band Director Sean McClanahan received notification last week that the HHS Band was nominated by Gov. Kate Brown to march as a representative of Oreg…
IRRIGON — Prom is a night to remember for many high school seniors, but a global pandemic made Kaylee Seelye's prom especially memorable.
UMATILLA COUNTY — At a time when many family-owned small businesses have temporarily closed, one niche business in Stanfield has found itself busier than ever.
SALEM — In celebration of the uplifting power of art and its value to Oregonians’ quality of life, Gov. Kate Brown announced a call for nominations for the 2020 Governor’s Arts Awards. Establi…
HERMISTON — The Hermiston Lions Club is offering grants, ranging from $500 to $2,000, to support local charities in the communities of Echo. Stanfield, Hermiston, Umatilla, Irrigon and Boardma…
PENDLETON — A Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) sophomore has been named one of Oregon’s four most extraordinary community college Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) students for 2020. Esgar Garcia Av…
HERMISTON — The staff at Sun Terrace assisted living facility is inviting Hermiston residents to participate in a Cinco de Mayo parade as a way to bring cheer to the facility's residents as th…
HERMISTON — The Hermiston Lions Club, a 501(c)(3) organization, has allocated emergency funding to support charities in the communities of Echo, Stanfield, Hermiston, Umatilla, Irrigon and Boa…
HERMISTON — The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation awarded its first grants this week, totaling $10,000.
HERMISTON — The annual plant sale organized by Hermiston High School FFA students has moved to an online ordering format due to social distancing protocols.
HERMISTON — The gyms may be closed and 5K races canceled, but the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is still challenging residents to get moving.
PENDLETON — Due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Oregon East Symphony has announced it will be canceling the remainder of its 2019-20 season, after the online presentation of its annua…
PENDLETON — For the sixth year in a row, youth-focused organizations in northeast Oregon communities can earn up to $1,000 through U.S. Cellular’s Community Connections program.
WALLA WALLA, Wash. — Walla Walla Community Hospice had the intention of expanding its next series of grief support to include Columbia and Umatilla counties in addition to Walla Walla. However…
All elementary and middle school students are encouraged to reflect on their favorite activities, offerings and memories of Oregon’s state parks.
A number of school districts across the region are featured in the Bank of Eastern Oregon’s exclusive mascot debit card program.
The Milton-Freewater Downtown Alliance is looking for Umatilla County artists to help paint their town.