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Northeast Oregon Now is a locally-owned, entirely free-access website serving Hermiston and surrounding cities. It is intended as a comprehensive resource for all news and information needs of the Hermiston community, with routine coverage of local Government, Entertainment, Health, Safety, Education, and Community life.
Northeast Oregon Now
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Get ready to party during Hermiston Cinco de Mayo on May 5, noon to 10 p.m. at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center, 1705 E. Airport Road. There is no admission charge. The celebration features live music, folkloric dancers, information booths, local artisan and craft vendors and the Miss Cinco de Mayo Pageant. Bring an appetite — food and drink options will be ..read more
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National Small Business Week (NSBW) will take place April 28 to May 4 and will include a virtual summit with useful business advice. The U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) has celebrated NSBW for more than 60 years. This year’s event includes a two-day free education virtual summit where participants can connect with fellow business owners ..read more
Northeast Oregon Now
22h ago
Columbia Development Authority Executive Director Greg Smith put his five-member board on notice the CDA needs revenue to meet obligations. “I want to be very candid with all five of you,” said. “We need some decisions made. We’re behind on where we ought to be because the five board members will not give me direction ..read more
Northeast Oregon Now
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A Pacific Northwest business that got its start in Portland nearly a century ago has finally made it to Hermiston. Consolidated Supply Co., which opened in January, held its grand opening on Thursday, April 25 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony hosted by the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce. “We’re excited to be here and be part of ..read more
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By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle The proportion of Oregon high schoolers in total community college enrollment has grown in recent years, and many aren’t taking classes on a campus. Overall, community college enrollment has plummeted in the past decade, but in 2021-2022 enrollment rose 3% and then grew another 4% in 2022-2023. High school students ..read more
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Lackluster demand for gas and lower crude oil prices have eased recent price hikes at the pumps. While the East Coast is seeing prices rise due to the switch to summer-blend fuel in that region, gas prices in half of all states, including Oregon, are declining. For the week, the national average for regular ticks ..read more
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Melvin J. “Mel” McCabe died on April 17, 2024 at his home in Irrigon at the age of 77. He was born on July 14, 1946 in California. A celebration of life gathering will be held on Monday, May 6, 2024 from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Boardman Senior Center, 100 Tatone St. Please ..read more
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John F. Oliver of Hermiston died on April 20, 2024 in Hermiston at the age of 88. He was born on March 4, 1936 in Margaretville, N.Y. A celebration gathering and family burial will be held at a later date. Please share memories of John with his family at burnsmortuaryhermiston.com. Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is ..read more
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Dixie “Diane” Gumpert Landon, longtime Hermiston resident, died on April 22, 2024 at her home in Benton City, Wash. at the age of 83. She was born on July 4, 1940 in Dayton, Wash. Diane enjoyed gaming, traveling, the holidays, and most of all cherished time with her family. She is survived by her sons ..read more
Northeast Oregon Now
2d ago
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering CPR/AED and first aid combo classes on Friday, May 3. Classes include adult, infant and child CPR, AED instruction, and basic first aid techniques for providing assistance. The class will be held in Good Shepherd’s conference rooms near the pharmacy. The class will be split into two sessions ..read more