July 3: Sixth Person Dies from Coronavirus in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health today reported a sixth individual in the county has died from coronavirus.
The individual was a 93-year-old male who tested positive July...
Hermiston School District Registering Students for 2020-21 School Year
Hermiston School District student registration for the 2020-2021 school year is now open online.
Students returning to Hermiston schools next fall will receive a letter...
Major Crimes Team Investigating Third Apparent Homicide in 3 Weeks
The Umatilla-Morrow Major Crimes Team is investigating an apparent homicide in Milton-Freewater.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Tuesday around 5:25 p.m....
Hermiston School District Gives Updates on 2019 Bond Projects
The Hermiston School District shared some updates today as it prepares to open bids on the 2019 bond construction projects.
One job on the immediate...
Hermiston Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
A Hermiston man was arrested Saturday on an attempted murder charge after firing a gun into a vehicle occupied by a family on Interstate...
Good Shepherd Announces Changes Amid Recent COVID-19 Outbreaks
With recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Umatilla County and the potential for a surge in patients, Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has reinstated their...
Fast-Moving Grass Fire Burns Structures, 7 Acres in Hermiston
High winds, heat and low humidity made life difficult for firefighters battling a fast-moving grass fire in Hermiston Wednesday afternoon.
Just before 2 p.m., Umatilla...
Hermiston Food Pod Site Narrowed Down to 1 of 3 Possible Locations
The Hermiston City Council narrowed the choice for a permanent food pod to three possible locations during a work session Monday night.
In the running...
