Sept. 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 15 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 15 new coronavirus cases - up six from Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 2,738.
There are...
Legislation Increases Oregon Promise Grants for Low-Income Students
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC) Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC) announced that low-income recipients of the Oregon Promise Grant pursuing community...
Four Local Volunteers Presented National Girl Scout Awards
Girl Scouts of Oregon and Southwest Washington recognized four local volunteers with national-level awards for going above and beyond their duties during the 2015-2016...
Rome Appointed to Hispanic Advisory Committee
One down, two to go for the Hermiston Hispanic Advisory Committee.
On Monday, Jesus Rome was confirmed to one of the three vacancies on the...
Traffic Stop Leads to Multiple Charges
An Oregon State Police (OSP) traffic stop Friday night in Milton-Freewater led to the arrest of an armed wanted felon in a stolen car.
An...
County Library District to Hold Budget Meeting on Tuesday
The Umatilla County Special Library District's Budget Committee will hold its budget hearing on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:30 pm.
The meeting will take place...
Scheduling Conflict Forces Change to Hermiston’s Fireworks Show
The Independence Day weekend fireworks show at the Hermiston Butte will take place on Sunday, July 3 at 10 p.m. instead of the July...
Irrigon Ranked 5th in State for Home Ownership
According to a consumer advocacy website, there are few better places for home ownership in the state of Oregon than Irrigon.
As part of its...
OSP Investigating Diesel Fuel Thefts
The Oregon State Police is seeking information and asking to speak to possible victims related to an investigation into the theft of diesel fuel...
UEC Seeks Counselors for Upcoming Science Camps
Looking for a summer job? Love working with youth programs or science camps? Join Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Hydromania team as a camp counselor.
UEC is...
Umatilla, Morrow Counties On ‘Watch List’ Due to COVID-19 Outbreaks
Umatilla and Morrow counties are among eight counties in the state placed on a “Watch List” by Gov. Kate Brown due to recent outbreaks...
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Fellowship Dinner
Volunteers are needed to serve the hundreds of people expected to take part in the annual Christmas Community Fellowship Dinner.
And if the Thanksgiving dinner...
Hermiston Chamber to Hold Business Meeting Today
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will hold its monthly Business to Business Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. today at the Hermiston Conference Center.
The event is...
Hells Canyon Fall Chinook Season Open Now Through Oct. 31
Fall Chinook season opened in Hells Canyon on Aug. 26 from Washington state line to the boundary below Hells Canyon Dam.
Snake River fall Chinook...
June 26: Virus Outbreaks Continue; 53 New Cases in Umatilla County
A total of 53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
School District Mourning Death of HHS Student
The Hermiston School District is preparing to provide support to staff and students today following the death of a Hermiston High School student.
HHS sophomore...
Rep. Smith Names EOU Student as Communications Director
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (GOP-Heppner) has hired Jorden Payne as his new communication director.
Payne’s responsibilities will include handling media inquiries and coordinating community...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 26: Catarino Antonio Montez, 43, was arrested on the 900 block of N.W....
Boardman City Council to Hear Port’s Zone Change Request on Tuesday
The Boardman City Council will hold a hearing on Tuesday on a zone change request by the Port of Morrow.
The council also discuss an...
Impact of Government Shutdown Topic of Eastern Oregon Forum
The Eastern Oregon Forum will present After the Shutdown: The Significance of Federal Employment in Eastern Oregon on Tuesday, March 19 at Blue Mountain...
