May 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new COVID-19 cases - the same figure as Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,277. There...
Free COVID Testing Set for Saturday in Hermiston, Umatilla
Free COVID-19 testing takes place twice a month in Hermiston, Stanfield and Umatilla.
Testing takes place every first and third Saturday now through Aug. 21...
Stokes Landing Senior Center in Irrgion Offering Drive-Through Meals
Stokes Landing Senior Center, 195 N.W. Opal Place in Irrigon, is offering drive-through meals.
Meals are to be picked up between 12 and 12:30 p.m....
Western States Approve Vaccinations for People 12 and Older
On May 12, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup agreed to extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people ages 12 and older.
The workgroup concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is “safe and effective in...
Governor Says Fully Vaccinated People Need Not Wear Masks
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance, which no longer requires that fully vaccinated people wear a mask or...
UEC Business Resource Center Holding Youth Entrepreneur Contest
Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center today announced the UEC Youth Entrepreneur Contest open to all incoming high school students.
Applications will open on May...
May 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new COVID-19 cases - down two from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,260. There are...
Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow Canceled for Second Straight Year
Wildhorse Resort & Casino announced today the cancellation of the 2021 Wildhorse Pow Wow which was scheduled for July 2-4.
The annual outdoor event which...
House Republicans Call for Fully Reopened, Fully Funded Schools
House Republicans announced their support for $9.6 billion to fully fund schools. This amount was requested by the state’s education leaders to support the...
Education Service District Celebrates 2021 Crystal Apple Awards
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and its component school districts are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Crystal Apple “Excellence in...
Good Shepherd Offering Free COVID Moderna Vaccine Clinics
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) anticipates receiving weekly COVID-19 Moderna vaccine allocations and will hold weekly vaccine events on its campus at 610...
Hermiston Junior Academy Hosting Kindergarten Roundup on Friday
Hermiston Junior Academy, 1300 N.W. Academy Lane, is hosting Kindergarten Round-Up Visitation Day this Friday, May 14 for prospective students who will be 5...
May 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 19 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 19 new COVID-19 cases - down seven from Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,243. There are...
Umatilla County to Get Money for Emergency Housing Vouchers
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that 31 Oregon counties and cities – including Umatilla County - will receive about $12.8...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies in Custody
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Rickie S. Sibbitt, died May 7.
Sibbitt was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in...
Boardman Splash Pad Now Open
The Boardman Splash Pad is now open for the 2021 season.
Due to COVID-19, attendees are asked to keep six feet of space between each...
May 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 26 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 26 new COVID-19 cases - up 17 from Monday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,224. There are...
Hermiston Pilot Program Aims to Give Financial Boost to Restaurants
Hermiston restaurants will get a shot in the arm in an effort to help them beat the pandemic blues.
The shot, to be administered by...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
Two information reports
Two crash investigations
One...
Irrigon Accepting Vendor Applications for Upcoming Spring Bazaar
Irrigon City Hall is accepting vendor applications for the Spring Bazaar, set for Saturday, May 22 on the Irrigon Plaza.
Applications are available on the...
