Police Chase Ends in Man’s Arrest on Robbery, Assault Charges & More
A Hermiston man was arrested Tuesday on several charges including robbery and assault after allegedly stabbing a woman.
In the late evening hours of Oct....
COVID-19 Weekly Cases & Deaths Decline, Hospitalizations Rise
Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) COVID-19 Weekly Report, released Wednesday, shows decreases in daily cases and deaths and an increase in hospitalizations.
OHA reported 7,707 new cases...
Oct. 27: Umatilla County Health Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 48 new COVID-19 cases - up one from Tuesday's total.
Today's new casesbring the county's overall total to 14,614. There...
Umatilla Chamber Holding Virtual Pumpkin Carving Contest
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce is seeking entries for their second annual virtual pumpkin carving contest.
Free pumpkins, courtesy of Fewell Farms, are available at...
ODOT Encourages Drivers to Be Ready for Winter Driving Conditions
Winter is on the way and the Oregon Department of Transportation has some tips to keep you safe on the road.
If you must travel...
Hermiston Linebacker Club Meets Thursday at Desert Lanes
The Hermiston Linebacker Club will meet from 12 to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 28 at the Desert Lanes Bowling Alley, 1545 N. 1st...
Energy Trust of Oregon Offers Tips to Keep Heating Costs Down
Just as we head into fall and winter, energy costs are rising across the country. According to the Consumer Price Index, energy costs nationally are...
Oct. 26: Umatilla County Health Reports 151st COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported another resident has died from COVID-19 - the 151st COVID-related death in the county.
Umatilla County’s 151st death with COVID-19...
$5.1 Million Going to Small Cities for Road & Accessibility Upgrades
Small cities around the state are receiving $5.1 million in funding after the Small City Allotment Advisory Committee to make street, sidewalk and curb...
Hermiston Council Gives OK to Continue Broadband Assessment
If Hermiston hopes to continue to grow and attract new businesses, it is going to have to invest in digital infrastructure. That was the...
Heritage Station Museum Seeks Vendors for Artisan Market
Vendors interested in participating in the second annual Heritage Lights artisan market in December at Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton have through Nov. 1...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to meet Oct. 28
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Oct. 28.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
Oregon Department of Ag Forming Oregon Hemp Commission
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) is recruiting volunteers for temporary commissioners for the new Oregon Hemp Commission.
The seven temporary Oregon Hemp Commissioners will...
Morrow County Schools Get OK for $2.4 Million in HVAC Upgrades
The Morrow County School District has received approval from the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to use $2.4 million of federal funding to upgrade and...
Oct. 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 28 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 28 new COVID-19 cases - down 13 from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday...
Security Company with Global Footprint Plants Flag in Hermiston
Tucked away off Geer Road in Hermiston is a security company with a global footprint.
Inter-Con Security celebrated its grand opening on Friday with a...
Youth Hunters Can Enter Drawing for ODFW’s C2 Ranch Deer Hunt
Youth hunters can enter a drawing for a one-day guided hunt on the C2 Ranch, a 10,000-acre property near Eagle Point. Five lucky applicants...
Oct. 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 41 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 41 new COVID-19 cases - down nine from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 14,491....
Health Officials Adding 500+ COVID Deaths Due to Computer Error
Over the coming weeks, the Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will begin reporting approximately 550 deaths among people who died with COVID-19 but whose deaths...
Solar-Powered Digital Kiosks Added to Hermiston’s Wayfinding Program
The city of Hermiston is expanding its wayfinding program and communications outreach efforts with the installation of five digital kiosks around the city.
The solar-powered signs...
