Umatilla Public Library Collecting School Supplies for Students
The Umatilla Public Library is hosting a back-to-school supplies drive during the month of September to help Umatilla School District students in need prepare...
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. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 78 COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 78 new COVID-19 cases - down seven from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 14,005....
Hundreds of Oregonians Apply to Be Part of ‘People’s Commission’
Oregon Secretary of State Shemia Fagan announced today that 760 Oregonians submitted applications to join the People’s Commission, a group that will advise Secretary...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Coronavirus Vaccine Clinics
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is holding weekly vaccine events on its campus at 610 NW 11th St., in Hermiston.
The vaccine clinic schedule may...
Custom Hamley Saddle to Go to ‘Xtreme Bulls” Winner
The winner of the Xtreme Bulls event in Pendleton this week will get a prize that no other bull rider in the series will...
Free Webinar to Focus on Trademarking, Intellectual Property
The Columbia Gorge Small Business Development Center is hosting a no-cost, virtual presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 15th from 5-7 p.m. It will cover intellectual...
Expect 20-Minute Nighttime Delays on OR 86 Beginning Wednesday
The Oregon Department of Transportation says motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes on Oregon Highway 86 (Baker-Copperfield Highway) starting 10...
Sept. 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 85 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 85 new COVID-19 cases - down one from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday...
Boardman City Council to Hold Planning Session Workshop Sept. 14
The Boardman City Council, mayor, and city manager will assemble for a planning
session workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 14.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m....
Umatilla Electric’s Revolving Loan Fund Available to Local Businesses
Looking to grow your business? The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Revolving Loan Fund may be able to assist you.
Eligible projects for loans can include any...
UEC Lobby Re-Opening to Public
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has announced the re-opening of their lobbies to walk-in traffic starting Monday, Sept. 13 at the Hermiston office and Monday, Sept....
Sept. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 86 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 86 new COVID-19 cases - down 33 from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 12,042....
Outdoor School for Hermiston Students Moved Back to Spring
With COVID-19 daily case counts continuing to remain high, the Hermiston School District is rescheduling Outdoor School for fifth graders.
Typically held in the fall,...
Umatilla Electric Business Resource Center Hires Spanish Interpreter
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center (BRC) has hired Diana Cobian, an Eastern Oregon University sophomore, who will be providing Spanish translation services...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 5: Shelby Nicole DeLong, 24, was arrest near W. Cherry and N.W. Spruce...
Sept. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 New COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 119th and 120th deaths due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s...
More Mosquito Pools with West Nile Virus Found in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in seven additional mosquito pools captured on Sept. 2 from various testing sites in the rural areas of...
TRCI Inmate Dies
A Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) inmate died on Sept. 3, according to the Oregon Department of Corrections.
Stephen Reed Risch died in the infirmary...
Sept. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 114 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 114 new COVID-19 cases - up 24 over Tuesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 11,839....
