Hermiston School District Checking Out More Laptops This Week
The Hermiston School District is continuing to issue Chromebooks to district students throughout this week.
Any parent or guardian who has a child in school...
Bill Aims to Help Imigrant Families During COVID-19 Health Crisis
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today they will introduce legislation that would ensure everyone in the United States can have access...
Boaters Still Required to Stop at Invasive Species Inspection Stations
While the state of Oregon is currently not recommending out-of-state residents visit the state for recreation due to the governor’s Stay Home, Save Lives...
Umatilla County Health: Three New COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) is today reporting three new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Umatilla County. Over the weekend, the Oregon Health Authority...
Grant Applications Being Accepted for South Morrow County Communities
The Columbia River Enterprise Zone Board has granted funds to the Willow Creek Valley Economic Development Group to be used for community and public...
School District Outlines ‘Distance Learning for All’ Plan for Instruction
Oregon’s Deputy Superintendent of Public Instruction Colt Gill released Distance Learning for All guidance, which is a process for students to receive ongoing interaction...
Two Umatilla County Men Face Second-Degree Murder Charges
The Umatilla County District Attorney has charged two men with second-degree murder in connection with the Jan. 4 death of a Milton-Freewater man.
Michael James...
Wyden Wants More Dependents Eligible for COVID-19 Relief Payments
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) said he plans to introduce a legislative fix that would make dependents 17 and older count toward what a family gets in...
BMCC Announces Tuition Hike
The Blue Mountain Community College Board of Education approved a $2 per credit tuition increase for in-state students for the 2020-21 academic year during...
City, Chamber Calling Businesses About CARES Act Assistance
The city of Hermiston, Hermiston Chamber of Commerce, and Hermiston Downtown District are working together to directly contact all local businesses and encourage them...
Senators Urge USDA to Provide Immediate Aid to Cattle Producers
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley are urging federal officials to provide immediate assistance to cattle producers in Oregon and nationwide by using...
Walden Says 12,833 Oregonians Tested for COVID-19 So Far
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) offered some updates and information about the coronavirus or COVID-19 today.
Walden said that as of Monday, more than...
Turkey Practices Social Distancing
The practice of social distancing is apparently even extending to the animal kingdom.
The Hermiston Police Department spotted a turkey all alone walking along the...
Chase Ends Up with Arrest of Irrigon Man on Drug-Related Charges
An Irrigon man was arrested and jailed on drug-related and other charges following a short vehicle and foot chase.
Capt. Travis Eynon of the Hermiston...
Non-Resident Working in Umatilla County Tests Positive for COVID-19
An out-of-state resident currently in Umatilla County for “essential employment” has tested positive for the coronavirus or COVID-19.
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) is reporting...
State’s Seniors, Disabled to Receive Help From Relief Coronavirus Bill
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement announcing that as a result of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, Oregon would receive an additional $80...
Walden Releases Statement Thanking First Responders During Pandemic
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a video statement on Monday thanking the nation’s first responders as well as the many other Americans...
Umatilla County Reports 5th Postive Case of Coronavirus in the County
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) is reporting today a new positive case of coronavirus or COVID-19 in Umatilla County. This is the fifth positive...
ODFW Canceling 2 N.E. Oregon Bighorn Sheep Hunts Due to Disease
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife is canceling both Lookout Mt. Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep hunts in northeastern Oregon. Hunters will not be...
Lawmakers Want More Money Returned to Student Loan Borrowers
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) joined a group of his colleagues to call on the U.S. Department of Education to return all amounts garnished...
