Hermiston School District Checking Out More Laptops to Students
Following a successful week of drop-in Chromebook device check out, and the launch of Hermiston School District’s Distance Learning for All plan, HSD will...
Psychological Services of Pendleton Offering Pro-Bono Service
Psychological Services of Pendleton is currently offering pro bono out-patient mental health services to individuals who are working in the health care, education or...
14th Umatilla County Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The number of positive cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County is now 14, following today’s announcement of a new case by Umatilla County Health...
BMCC Highlights Employees’ Volunteer Efforts in Community
April is National Volunteer Month, and even though many volunteer opportunities are on hold in the midst of COVID-19, Blue Mountain Community College would...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative to Distribute $2.5 Million into Economy
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) Board of Directors has approved $2.5 million to be distributed to members in April 2020 as part of the...
Hermiston High School to Honor Athletes Tonight at Kennison Field
In conjunction with many high schools across the United States, Hermiston High School will recognize its senior athletes as part of the “Be the...
Webinar Tonight to Focus on Assistance for Small Businesses
Eastern Oregon University, the Heppner Gazette Times and America’s Small Business Development Center – Oregon are hosting an informational webinar tonight at 6 p.m....
Four New COVID-19 Positive Tests in Umatilla County for Total of 13
Four new coronavirus cases have been reported today in Umatilla County, bringing the total to 13 people who have been infected.
Umatilla Public Health (UCo)...
Gasoline Prices Continue to Freefall Due to Plummeting Demand
Demand for gasoline in the U.S. has fallen to its lowest level since 1993 as Americans are urged to stay at home because of...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Encourages Citizens to Shop Local
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is reminding the community in these uncertain times that Hermiston is open for business and urges everyone to “shop...
Oregon Extends Columbia River Salmon, Steelhead Closure
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) announced on Wednesday that recreational salmon and steelhead fishing in Oregon waters of the Columbia River...
District Sells 2019 Voter-Approved Capital Referendum Bonds
In November 2019 Hermiston voters approved school bond measure 30-130, authorizing Hermiston School District (HSD) to sell $82.7 million in capital construction bonds. Partnering...
Boardman, Heppner to Host Virtual Candidates Forum on April 20
The Boardman and Heppner chambers of commerce are putting together a virtual Morrow County Candidates Forum, set for April 20, to help residents make...
New Coronavirus Case in Umatilla County; 4 Have Since Recovered
A ninth person in Umatilla County has tested positive for coronavirus, according to Umatilla County Health (UCo).
UCo Health is conducting an investigation in accordance...
Umatilla Closes All City Parks to Public Except Umatilla Marina Park
In keeping with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s directive to limit social interaction and public gatherings, the city of Umatilla has announced the closure of...
Schools Closed for Remainder of Year
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has ordered all public schools to remain closed for the rest of the academic year as the coronavirus pandemic continues...
Boardman Health Center to Receive $600,000 to Fight COVID-19
Columbia River Community Health Services in Boardman will receive $600,000 to combat the coronavirus.
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that more than...
Numbers Show Social Distancing Cutting Down Infections in State
Social distancing is working in Oregon with figures showing the number of coronavirus infections is down by significant numbers, according to figures released today...
Pendleton Center for the Arts Offers Mask-Making Tips on Website
The Pendleton Center for the Arts has designed a web page for their volunteers who are making masks for organizations experiencing shortages as the...
Riverside High School Educator Named ‘Inspirational Teacher’
Morrow County teacher Madison Hynes has been named a 2020 Inspirational Teacher Award winner.
Eastern Oregon University recently announced the recipients of the award. According...
