Lovin' Spadeful Community Garden in Hermiston will be more accessible next year after a $4,800 grant from the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation.
UMATILLA COUNTY — More than a dozen cultural organizations in Umatilla County are set to receive more than $500,000 for relief from the coronavirus pandemic, according to a press release.
Liberty Quartet, a Southern gospel group from Idaho, is celebrating its 25 years of ministry.
PENDLETON — Blue Mountain Community College and the Pendleton Public Library invites people to participate in the Fall Virtual Book Club — both via Zoom and email.
Soroptimist International of the Greater Hermiston Area is currently accepting applications for their annual “Live Your Dream” Educational and Training Awards for Women.
Boardman Senior Center will start delivering meals to Boardman seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays starting Oct. 6.
Guidelines imposed because of COVID-19 have altered how people work, socialize and participate in recreational activities. Stay home orders, social distancing and restrictions on group gatheri…
Two Morrow County students were honored during a virtual reception held earlier this week. Their artwork was selected among 643 entries submitted to the AITC Calendar Art Contest, sponsored …
HERMISTON — Family members of Graciela Garcia, who went missing from Hermiston in November 2019, are ramping up their efforts to help locate her.
UMATILLA COUNTY — Activities for all ages are available at local libraries for those who need something to keep their hands and minds busy during COVID-19 and air quality restrictions.
Guidelines imposed because of COVID-19 have altered how people work, socialize and participate in recreational activities. Stay home orders, social distancing and restrictions on group gatheri…
STANFIELD — The Stanfield Irrigation District has two openings on its board of directors. The openings are for Division 2 and Division 5. The current directors are Darrin Ditchen and Randy Cooper.
HERMISTON — West Umatilla County and North Morrow County college students who are approximately two-thirds of the way through their post-high school education are eligible to apply for the Alt…
HERMISTON — Trucare Pregnancy Clinic will host its annual fundraiser as a virtual event in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions on in-person gatherings. The Choose Life fundraising event will be …
At a recent meeting of the Hermiston American Legion Post 37, a motion to honor the Hermiston Police Department was presented, seconded, and unanimously carried with very little discussion. Du…
As COVID-19 continues to put a damper on celebrations, particularly for people in high-risk groups, car parades are becoming a popular way to celebrate milestones.
The Umatilla County Fair may have looked a lot different this year, but area youths were still able to see rewards from their work raising an animal for the fair.
American Legion Post 37 in Hermiston purchased and donated 300 sets of earbud headphones for the students of West Park School in Hermiston.
A long line of motorcycles, classic cars and pickup trucks paraded through Umatilla, Stanfield and Hermiston on Saturday, Aug. 29, in a show of support for law enforcement.
Hermiston’s Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging people to stay home and stay safe on Labor Day weekend with a backyard camp out.
Friends of Justin Simmons, a partner at Simmons Insurance Group and longtime Hermiston resident, have organized a benefit auction to help cover his medical bills and other expenses while he ba…
Hermiston residents marched through town on Saturday, Aug. 22, to raise awareness of human trafficking and child exploitation.
UMATILLA COUNTY — Domestic Violence Services is an essential service that provides services in Umatilla and Morrow counties to assist survivors of domestic and sexual violence and stalking 24 …
HERMISTON — Community Counseling Solutions is offering a free online resume workshop for those wanting to create a professional resume. The virtual workshop will be offered Thursday, Aug. 27.
HERMISTON — Given that the coronavirus is still impacting the county and region, the Hermiston Lions Club reminds area residents that assistance is available in the form of assistance grants f…
When Cassidy McQuain found out that the theme of the Hermiston Public Library’s teen summer reading program was about myths and magic, she was excited.
People are invited to march to raise awareness of child exploitation and human trafficking on Saturday, Aug. 22, in Hermiston.
PENDLETON — A peaceful march against police brutality and systematic racism is planned Saturday, Aug. 29 from 4-6 p.m. beginning at Roy Raley Park, 1205 S.W. Court Ave., Pendleton.
SALEM — Applications are now live and open for Oregon’s Coronavirus Relief Fund (CRF) Cultural Support program. Funds allocated to the Oregon Cultural Trust will be available to Oregon cultura…
For the first time since 1897, Jehovah’s Witnesses have moved their annual convention to a streaming platform. Congregations, families, and guests will view the program during July and August …
HERMISTON — Umatilla Morrow County Head Start offers a wide variety of educational programs to children ages birth to 5 and pregnant mothers in both counties. Eligibility for federal and state…
HERMISTON — The Hermiston School District will resume on-site registration and Chromebook collection Aug. 10-13 at the district office, 305 S.W. 11th St. Available times for registration are M…
UMATILLA COUNTY — A new state-of-the-art drone joins the Umatilla County Search and Rescue team to assist with rescue missions.
PENDLETON — America’s veterans provided a tremendous service to the nation. Now, Umatilla County has found a way to extend a helping hand to those veterans who need assistance to receive medical care.
Soroptimist International of the Greater Hermiston Area recently installed officers for the 2020-2021 club year at a meeting held in McKenzie Park in Hermiston. New officers are Victoria Horne…
Boardman East Lamb Weston recently donated $5,000 to the Agape House in Hermiston.
Gracie Tucker-Walls is disappointed the Umatilla County Fair won’t go on in its usual format this year, but the Hermiston 6-year-old still wants people to know that the sunflower she grew for …
After months on hiatus, the Agape House is resuming its regular parking lot sales beginning Saturday, July 18 from 8:30-11:30 a.m. at Agape House, 500 W. Harper Road. Social distancing guideli…
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…
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.