Disaster Loans Available for Small Businesses Affected by Coronavirus
Small businesses in Umatilla and Morrow counties affected by the coronavirus are among those eligible to apply for disaster loans.
The loans come from U.S....
Oregon Prisons Suspend Visiting in Response to the Coronavirus
Following the State of Emergency issued in response to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Oregon, the Oregon Department of Corrections (ODOC) has suspended all...
Boardman to Continue Regulating Non-Occupied Structures
The Boardman City Council recently adopt the 2019 Oregon Specialty Code due to changes to the scope of inspections.
Structures that were not occupied, such...
Hermiston Closing Public Library, Municipal Court Due to Outbreak
The Hermiston Public Library will close to the public beginning Wednesday and the scheduled city council meeting will be available by phone and streaming...
School Closure Extended to April 28
Gov. Kate Brown announced late Tuesday that the statewide school closure for K-12 students will now be extended to at least April 28.
Brown had...
NWAC Cancels Spring Sports Games; No BMCC Baseball or Softball
The Northwest Athletic Conference announced today it has canceled the remainder of spring athletic seasons due to COVID-19 concerns, which means Blue Mountain Community...
Hermiston School Board Moves Spring Break to March 23-27
The Hermiston School Board of Directors met at noon today and decided to move spring break to March 23-27.
The decision was made in light...
Boardman Closing City Hall to Walk-In Customers to Combat COVID-19
The city of Boardman has decided to move to online and telephone services in all departments in an effort to combat the spread of...
Wildhorse Adjusting Event Schedule
In recognition of recommended restrictions on events, gatherings and social distancing, the Wildhorse Resort & Casino has made changes to its upcoming schedule, including...
Good Shepherd Limiting Visitor Access Due to Coronavirus
Good Shepherd Health Care System is limiting visiting hours in light of the continued spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection.
Good Shepherd officials are...
ODFW Canceling Upcoming Education Classes, Activities, Clinics
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW) is canceling hunter education classes, field days, clinics, outdoor skills workshops, angler education trainings, Family Fishing...
AAA Offers Travel Advice in Light of Growing Coronavirus Pandemic
The coronavirus (COVID-19) is a rapidly changing situation, with developments changing hour by hour and the Department of State advises U.S. citizens to reconsider...
LOC to Host Local Government Conference in Hermiston on April 24
The League of Oregon Cities Local Government Spring Conference will take place on Friday, April 24 at the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center,...
Coronavirus Update: K-12 Schools to Close; BMCC to Stay Open Online
All Oregon K-12 schools will be forced to close beginning Monday through the end of March, as ordered Thursday night by Gov. Kate Brown.
The...
Hermiston Officials Suspending Certain Activities Due to Coronavirus
The city of Hermiston is suspending certain activities at the public library as well as taking other actions in response to the increasing infection...
Column: Regulations Block Recovery
By Patricia Maier
What was most prevalent about the recent meeting on flood recovery at the Pendleton Convention Center, which was organized by Sen. Ron...
Professional and High School Artists Sought for Hermiston Art Festival
The Hermiston Downtown District is seeking professional and Hermiston High School student artists who would like to participate in the 2020 Hermiston Art Festival,...
BMCC Powwow Canceled
The annual Powwow at Blue Mountain Community College set for tonight has been canceled due to concerns over the coronavirus.
Coronavirus: Governor Bans Large Public Gatherings for Four Weeks
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has ordered a ban on public gatherings of more than 250 people due to the concerns of the growing coronavirus...
Oregon East Symphony Performances Canceled Due to Coronavirus Fears
Oregon East Symphony has canceled the Winter Moons concerts scheduled for Saturday, March 14 in Pendleton and Sunday, March 15 in Hermiston due to...
