U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Friday
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Inc. Magazine will host their sixth virtual National Small Business Town Hall tomorrow, May 1 at 9 a.m.
Topics...
COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County Jump to 56 with 11 New Cases
The number of COVID-19 or coronavirus cases in Umatilla County spiked to 56 with the report today of 11 new positive cases.
There have been...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Virtual Family Fitness Challenge
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Coronavirus 100K virtual family fitness challenge to encourage people of all ages to stay healthy...
Craving Theater Concessions? Hermiston Cinema Has the Answer
Some movie theaters around the country have come up with a way to help make ends meet and keep the theater experience alive during...
Revenue Department adjusts CAT Rules Before April 30 Due Date
The first quarterly payment into the Corporate Activities Tax (CAT) is due Thursday, but the Department of Revenue has added further concessions on which...
Hermiston Parks Open to Public with Exception of Riverfront Park
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has announced the status of use of the city’s parks, trails and related public facilities.
Most Hermiston parks and...
UEC Releases 2019 Financial Results, Announces Board Election Results
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) released its 2019 financial results and certified the election of three positions on the Board of Directors during its 83rd Annual...
Oregon 1 of only 11 States With Gasoline Prices Above $2
Pump prices continue to edge lower across the country. Only 11 states, including Oregon, still have averages of $2 a gallon or more.
For the...
Business Owners Asked to Fill Out Survey on Reopening Oregon
The Oregon State Chamber of Commerce is asking business owners to take a few minutes to share feedback on reopening Oregon safely by completing...
Jobless Benefits Available for Self-Employed, Independent Contractors
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center announced that starting today, April 28, the Oregon Employment Department is providing unemployment benefits through the CARES...
April 28: 8 New Coronavirus Cases Bring Umatilla County Total to 45
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) today reported eight new positive tests for coronavirus, bringing the county total to 45.
Officials with Umatilla County Health (UCo Health)...
Eastern Oregon Mission Receives Donation for Food Distribution
Eastern Oregon Mission announced today that it has received a generous donation for COVID-19 relief from Huawei Technologies USA.
The donation will be used to help increase...
Mosquito Control District to Begin Spraying Areas of Umatilla County
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District has begun implementing its 2020 mosquito control program and is also taking measures to keep the public and...
HHS Marching Band Nominated to March in D.C. Parade Next Year
The Hermiston High School marching band has been nominated to represent the state of Oregon next year at the July 4 National Independence Day...
Homelessness in Hermiston: Group Tells Council, ‘We Can Do Better’
The Hermiston City Council offered cautious support Monday night for plans to develop a homeless shelter in Hermiston.
Board members for Stepping Stones, a local...
April 27: 37 Positive Coronavirus Cases Now in Umatilla County
There are now 37 cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County following the report of four new positive cases.
Officials with Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) have...
Routers to Facilitate Distance Learning for Hermiston Students
The Hermiston School District is placing 20 routers in mobile home parks, and apartment complexes to facilitate distance learning. The routers have a Wi-Fi...
Residential Burn Permits Available for Umatilla Residents
The city of Umatilla has issued a reminder that residential burn permits are available on the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District website.
Also, residents needing...
Umatilla Seeks Applicants for Plant Supervisor, Maintenance Worker
The city of Umatilla is seeking applications for wastewater plant supervisor and seasonal maintenance worker.
The wastewater plant supervisor position requires a high school diploma...
Monday Webinar to Focus on Next Round of PPP, EIDL Federal Funding
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center is encouraging local businesses to take part in an informational webinar on Monday that deals with the...
