UEC Member Takes Advantage of Rebates to Invest in Energy Efficiency
Dan Schoenfelder, a Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) member south of Hermiston, is a prime example of someone who believes in investing in energy efficiency.
Dan took...
Sept. 27: Umatilla County Health Reports 100 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 100 new COVID-19 cases - up eight from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which includes new cases reported Friday...
UEC Celebrating National Cooperative Month with Special Events
Umatilla Electric Cooperative is celebrating National Cooperative Month in October with events and activities.
In appreciation of its members, UEC will provide boxed lunches to...
Poachers Paying the Price in Oregon
Poachers are paying the price for their crimes. Three recent court cases reflect the harshness with which Oregonians view wildlife crimes. All three cases...
Sept. 24: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more residents has died from COVID-19 - the 128th and 129th deaths in the county due to the...
Hermiston Altrusa Accepting Scholarship Applications
Altrusa International of Hermiston is now accepting applications for a $3,500 scholarship.
The Altrusa Foundation Scholarship is for those seeking to gain or upgrade job...
Sept. 23: Oregon Health Authority Reports 127th COVID-19 Death
The 127th Umatilla County resident has died from COVID-19, the Oregon Health Authority reported on Friday.
No additional details are yet available.
The OHA also reported...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
Columbia Development Authority to Meet Via Zoom on Sept. 30
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) Board will meet on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.
Due to COVID restrictions the CDA has decided to meet via...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 20: Brian Harold Seelye, 33, was arrested on the 900 block of N.W. Stockton Avenue...
Boardman Chamber to Host Chamber After 5 Event at SAGE Center Sept. 23
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is inviting business owners to the new monthly networking event, Chamber After 5, on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 5...
City of Hermiston Accepting Applications to Serve on Library Board
The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to serve on the Library Board.
Board members are advocates for the library within the greater Hermiston community,...
Sept. 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 126th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported another resident has died from COVID-19 - the 126th death in the county due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s 126th...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes 3 General Surgeons
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed three general surgeons - Marques Johnson, MD; David Maccabee, MD, FACS; and Ann Rust, MD, FACS...
West Nile Virus Still Persists Among Mosquitoes in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in six additional mosquito pools captured the nights of Sept. 13-14 from various testing sites in the rural...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet on Sept. 23
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
EOVA to Host Regional Grants Program Workshop Sept. 28 & 29
This fall, the Eastern Oregon Visitor's Association (EOVA) will be launching its second regional grants program.
To help applicants prepare, EOVA is holding a two-part...
Sept. 21: Umatilla County Health Reports 134 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 134 new COVID-19 cases - up 84 from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 17,165....
Good Shepherd Giving Free COVID-19 Vaccines at Weekly Clinics
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is holding weekly vaccine events on its campus at 610 NW 11th St., in Hermiston.
Vaccines will be given this...
State Rep. Greg Smith to Serve on House Committee on Redistricting
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) announced on Monday that he was appointed to the House Committee On Redistricting.
“I appreciate leadership on both sides of the...
