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3 days ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 8:00 am Wednesday, June 25, 2025 HERMISTON — Hermiston High School has named Miguel Moreno as the new head coach of the boys soccer program. Moreno, a Hermiston native and graduate of HHS, brings a lifelong connection to the community and a deep passion for the sport to his new leadership role. He currently teaches biology at HHS and has been a fixture in the community for years.
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3 days ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 7:00 am Wednesday, June 25, 2025 HERMISTON — Community members gathered outside the Umatilla County Circuit Court in Hermiston on Tuesday, June 24, to protest what they called a pattern of rulings by Judge Eva Temple that fail to protect children and victims of domestic violence. Under a hot afternoon sun, organizers and participants held signs and shared personal stories, highlighting rulings they contend put vulnerable people at risk and failed to safeguard victims and children.
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4 days ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 2:00 pm Tuesday, June 24, 2025 UMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — As the sun rises, local vector control crews are tuned in to two familiar sounds: the whine of mosquitoes and the buzz of drones now being used to track them. Vector control districts in Umatilla and Morrow counties have begun using drone technology as part of their mosquito abatement programs.
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4 days ago | 
hermistonherald.com | Yasser Marte
Published 10:15 am Tuesday, June 24, 2025 HERMISTON — Hermiston High School has named Miguel Moreno as the new head coach of the boys soccer program. Moreno, a Hermiston native and graduate of HHS, brings a lifelong connection to the community and a deep passion for the sport to his new leadership role. He currently teaches biology at HHS and has been a fixture in the community for years.
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4 days ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 7:00 am Tuesday, June 24, 2025 PENDLETON — The city of Pendleton is appealing a $21,900 fine from the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality for exceeding permitted levels of ammonia and chlorine in the city’s wastewater system. DEQ issued the violation May 8, citing environmental risks associated with the discharge of the two chemicals, both of which can harm sensitive aquatic species, according to the agency’s .
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1 week ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 5:00 am Thursday, June 19, 2025 PENDLETON — Let ‘Er Bus transit has a new home at the Pendleton Bus Barn near the Eastern Oregon Regional Airport. The public can check out the facility at 4834 NW H Ave. during its ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. June 26. The event includes tours and refreshments. The new bus barn houses the city of Pendleton’s public transportation fleet, which includes four wheelchair-accessible buses and six wheelchair-accessible minivans.
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1 week ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 8:00 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 HERMISTON — A man who won a seat on the Hermiston School Board in the May 20 election made a social media post referencing an article in an attempt to explain Oregon students’ poor academic performance. The article’s author has ties to white supremacy. Chris Elliott won the Position 6 seat on the Hermiston School Board with 52.6% of the votes to Mark Millard’s 47.2%.
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1 week ago | 
hermistonherald.com | Yasser Marte
Published 8:00 am Tuesday, June 17, 2025 HERMISTON — A man who won a seat on the Hermiston School Board in the May 20 election made a social media post referencing an article in an attempt to explain Oregon students’ poor academic performance. The article’s author has ties to white supremacy. Chris Elliott won the Position 6 seat on the Hermiston School Board with 52.6% of the votes to Mark Millard’s 47.2%.
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1 week ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 11:00 pm Sunday, June 15, 2025 Pendleton’s Fire Station No. 2 is getting seismic upgrades but has a number of critical shortcomings for modern eraPENDLETON — Fire Station No. 1 in Pendleton operates with updated equipment and full crews at 1455 SE Court Ave. ready to respond at a moment’s notice. But the city’s Fire Station No. 2 at 1200 Southgate faces challenges tied to outdated infrastructure.
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1 week ago | 
eastoregonian.com | Yasser Marte
Published 5:00 pm Monday, June 16, 2025 PENDLETON — The Pendleton Development Commission at its meeting Tuesday, June 17, considers approving a $2.6 million budget for urban renewal. The commission meeting is at 6 p.m. at city hall, 500 SW Dorion Ave. Commissioners will discuss the budget for fiscal year 2025-26 under new business, outlining spending priorities, authorizing tax increment financing and supporting the city’s efforts to revitalize its downtown district.
