The past eight months have been a whirlwind of activity for Hermiston High School junior Paytyn Hadra. In July, the ...

HERMISTON — Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 responded to more than 6,000 calls for service during 2025. According to statistics the district released this week, its staff responded to […] ...

Joshua Smith had been on the job as safety and risk management coordinator for Hermiston less than two months when an emergency arose at city hall. On Dec. […] ...

Hermiston City Council President David McCarthy has filed for reelection to the Ward IV seat. With McCarthy’s filing on Feb.

As we move into a new year, let us be driven by hope and optimism, rather than despair. 2025 was fraught with change, misinformation, uncertainty and diverseness. Let’s do better […] ...

One of the most impactful parts of the SAGE Center experience is the opportunity to learn directly from the industries that help shape Morrow County and the greater region. Our […] ...

The Hermiston City Council will consider approving a new enterprise zone at its meeting on Monday, March 9. The council will vote on a resolution creating the 10-year […] ...

The city of Umatilla broke ground March 3 for its new police station. The ground-breaking ceremony came four months after ...

PENDLETON — After a drier winter than normal, Umatilla County has declared a drought. County emergency manager Sage Delong, in a staff report to the board of commissioners, said a moderate drought ...

Lamb Weston is hiring more than 100 new team members in the next six months to support growing needs in its Boardman West production facility. The company announced […] ...

A Pendleton man is lucky to be alive after a car hit him nearly head on while he was riding his motorcycle. John Ayers, 38, was riding down […] ...

HERMISTON — Good Shepherd Health Care System in Hermiston has a new obstetrician and gynecologist. Dr. Shumal Malepati joined the Good Shepherd Women’s Center, according to an announcement Feb. 27 […] ...