Farm Bureau seeks agriculture photos
The Oregon Farm Bureau is looking for pictures of all aspects of Oregon agriculture for its 2016 Oregon’s Bounty calendar.Photos can show the products, people, production, landscape — anything that...
View ArticleStanfield adopts improvement grant programs
The Stanfield City Council took the next step in approving the city’s curb appeal by implementing two new grant programs Tuesday.The council passed ordinances that created a facade grant program and a...
View ArticleChamber seeks nominations for distinguished citizen awards
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for people who have made a difference in the community for consideration for the 46th annual Distinguished Citizens Awards banquet to be held...
View ArticleLatino Business Network meets Oct. 14
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Latino Business Network will meet at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 14, at the Hermiston Conference Center, 415 S. Highway 395. Paul Barnett of Barnett and Moro, P.C., will...
View ArticleLocal dealership hits 70 year mark
Sherrell Chevrolet is celebrating its 70th anniversary this week with food, giveaways and tours of the dealership.“We want people to come in and just look around,” said business development manager...
View ArticleA new look for The Pheasant
After more than 40 years in business on Main Street in Hermiston, The Pheasant is renovating.Owner Cherie McLeod decided to replace the original bar that her parents installed in 1976 and update the...
View ArticleU.F.O. Gaming Arena lands on Main Street in Hermiston
A new Main Street business is hoping to foster a more connected community of gamers in Hermiston.Robert Rivera, owner of U.F.O. Gaming Arena at 256 E. Main St., said he knows people can play video...
View ArticleWildhorse hosts employment fair
People seeking jobs are invited to the Employment & Training Career Fair.The event is Thursday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Cayuse Hall at Wildhorse Resort & Casino, off Highway 331, Mission. It is...
View ArticleBusiness luncheon highlights workplace morale
HERMISTON — Susan Bower will talk about how to boost morale and increase productivity in the workplace during the upcoming Hermiston Chamber of Commerce B2B Luncheon.Bower, a professional development...
View ArticleBoardman subdivision set for grand opening
The city of Boardman is excited to announce the grand opening of the new Tuscany subdivision.The public is invited to tour the houses constructed by Riverwood Homes of Boise. The open house is Friday...
View ArticleSun Terrace celebrates 15 years
In recognition of its 15th anniversary, Sun Terrace Hermiston is hosting an open house.The public is invited to celebrate the occasion Friday from 2-4 p.m. at 1550 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston. The event...
View ArticleTan while standing
A tanning salon in Hermiston offers quick solutions for darker skin, and customers don’t even have to lie down.Belinda Selleck and David Hamill opened The Tannery & Boutique at 1565 N. First St.,...
View ArticleWater the next hurdle for Umatilla depot development
Negotiations for water rights are the next hurdle the Columbia Development Authority is facing in the process to transfer the former Umatilla Chemical Depot land from the U.S. Army to the local reuse...
View ArticleNew subdivision provides more housing in Boardman
Boardman’s new Tuscany subdivision celebrated the completion of its first two houses Friday on South Main Street and Wilson Lane.The development marks a major step forward for a city in need of housing...
View ArticleGood Shepherd hires new marketing/communication director
HERMISTON — To help meet the demands of the changes in health care and to increase community awareness about Good Shepherd Health Care System services, the organization recently hired Nick Bejarano as...
View ArticleUmatilla County and BMCC announce partnership
The Umatilla County Board of Commissioners voted Oct. 21 to join Blue Mountain Community College in developing a skilled workforce in the area.The partnership will include working with Susan Bower,...
View ArticleFarmers Ending Hunger unveils SAGE Center exhibit
By the time 2015 draws to a close, Farmers Ending Hunger expects to donate nearly 4 million pounds of fresh, locally grown food to the Oregon Food Bank for the year.That’s a single-year record and...
View ArticleGood Shepherd recognized for good outcomes
Good Shepherd Health Care System has received national recognition for excellence in patient outcomes and financial strength.The recognition comes from iVantage Health Analytics and the National...
View ArticleOregon unemployment down to 6 percent
Oregon’s unemployment rate edged down to 6.0 percent in October, from 6.2 percent in September, according to figures released Tuesday by the Oregon Employment Department. In October 2014, unemployment...
View ArticleGas prices up statewide, local prices lower than state average
Average retail gasoline prices in Oregon have risen 1.2 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.40 per gallon on Sunday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 1,307 gas outlets in Oregon....
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