Umatilla, Morrow Counties On ‘Watch List’ Due to COVID-19 Outbreaks
Umatilla and Morrow counties are among eight counties in the state placed on a “Watch List” by Gov. Kate Brown due to recent outbreaks...
Morrow County Fair Board Cancels Public Events For This year
In keeping with the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions handed down from the governor’s office, the Morrow County Fair Board has canceled all public activities...
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...
July 2: Number of Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Tops 600
Umatilla County Health reported 48 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus cases to 614. There have...
Walden Offers Amendment to Help Improve Bridge of the Gods
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) secured a provision in the House Infrastructure bill to ensure access to federal funding to improve safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bikers across the Bridge of the...
Greater E. Oregon Development Corp. Receives $400,000 from CARES Act
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) has earned a $400,000 federal economic development award that would...
Umatilla School District Seeks Public Input on Returning to School
The Umatilla School District has published a draft plan for how school might work this fall and is asking for parent, student and community...
July 1: Health Officials Report 84 New COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health reported a new record high for confirmed cases of coronavirus with 84 new cases today.
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Sheriff’s Office to Take Part in Operation Dry Water July 3-5
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office marine enforcement deputies will participate in Operation Dry Water, which is a national awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing...
Umatilla County Hiring Contact Tracers to Collect COVID-19 Data
The Umatilla County Department of Human Resources is taking applications for contact tracers to collect data from individuals who have been or may have...
Umatilla Establishes COVID-Related Small Business Grant Program
The city of Umatilla has established the Umatilla Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program and is taking applications now through July 15.
The grant program...
Summer Chinook Fishing Set to Open On Columbia River On July 4
A Columbia River summer Chinook fishery beginning on the upcoming Fourth of July weekend was set today by fishery managers from Oregon and Washington....
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....
Face Coverings Required for Indoor Public Spaces Beginning Today
Beginning today – July 1 – Oregonians statewide are required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces.
The guidance applies to businesses and members...
Amazon Web Services Donating Funds to Lessen COVID-19 Impacts
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) and Hermiston Energy Services (HES) announced they are working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to donate funds to support local...
June 30: Umatilla County Health Reports 19 New COVID-19 Cases
A total of 19 new confirmed cases of coronavirus was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
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...
Umatilla Hosting ‘Sweep into Summer’ Clean-Up Event on July 1-2
The city of Umatilla Public Works Department is hosting the Sweep into Summer free community cleanup event on Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2.
Yard debris,...
School District, IMESD to Host Conference for Regional Teachers
Hermiston School District will host a regional Conscious Discipline conference in collaboration with the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD), July 6-10, at Armand Larive...
‘Alternatives to Guardianship’ Topic of Online Training Set for Today
Parents of children with developmental disabilities are invited to attend Alternatives to Guardianship, an interactive online training event set for today, June 30 from...
