Cold Springs Highway UPRR Bridge Closed for Repairs for 5 Weeks
The Cold Springs Highway railroad bridge located one mile east of U.S. 730 in northern Umatilla County will be closed beginning today through Oct....
Hermiston Library Re-Opens Today
The Hermiston Public Library will reopen on-site services on weekdays today, and will add several new programs for children and adults.
Due to construction in...
Sept. 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 15 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 15 new coronavirus cases - up six from Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 2,738.
There are...
Chinook Fishing Re-Opens on Mainstem Columbia River Saturday
Fishery managers were able to reopen the 2020 Chinook retention season starting this Saturday, Sept. 19, four days earlier than scheduled based on preseason...
Umatilla Chamber Hosting Grand Opening for Rae’s Dayz Donuts
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center invites everyone to the grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rae's Dayz Donuts & Etc., 1290...
Morrow County Issues Burn Ban
Morrow County Emergency Management has issued a ban on all open burning in Morrow County, including all county parks. The ban is in effect...
Hermiston Cinema Re-Opening to Public Beginning Today
Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema will open to the public today through Monday, Sept. 18-21 with five movies to choose from.
Tickets may be purchased in...
Sept. 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported nine new coronavirus cases - up four from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 2,723.
There are...
Sept. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 5 New Coronavirus Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported five new coronavirus cases - up two from Tuesday.
Those five new cases bring the county's overall total to 2,714.
There...
Oregon to Receive $5 Million in Emergency Aid to Repair Fire Damage
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley announced that Oregon is receiving an emergency $5 million federal grant to help with the repair and...
Hermiston School District Awards Bid for New HHS Softball Facility
The Hermiston School District Board of Education accepted the bid of Nelson Construction Corp for the construction on the new Hermiston High School softball...
Hermiston School Board Approves Loma Vista as New School Name
The Hermiston School District Board of Education approved Loma Vista Elementary School as the name for what will be the district’s next elementary school.
Loma...
Wildhorse Closing Down Some Operations Due to Poor Air Quality
Due to air quality conditions, Wildhorse Resort & Casino is closing some of its operations on a temporary basis.
Gaming operations closed at 4 a.m....
Sept. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports Just 3 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported just three new coronavirus cases - the lowest daily case count in months.
Those cases bring the county's overall total...
Stay Safe From Wildfire Smoke
As wildfires continue throughout the state, please continue to take care of yourselves and those around you. Keep an eye on local conditions in...
National Small Business Week Highlights 2020 Challenges
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s...
Sept. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 34 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 34 new coronavirus cases.
Those cases, reported from Friday through Sunday, bring the county's overall total to 2,706.
There are 155...
Boardman Pool & Recreation Center Re-Opens Under Restricted Use
The Boardman Pool & Recreation Center has posted an updated Phase 1 Guide effective today, Sept. 14 and has re-opened the pool to restricted...
Good Shepherd Offering Virtual Fitness Breaks Starting Wednesday
Good Shepherd Health Care System invites everyone to join the virtual Fit Breaks with Jess – Stretching class on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 10...
Umatilla County Gets OK to Return to Phase 2 Effective Immediately
Umatilla County was been approved to return to Phase 2 in Oregon’s reopening plan effective today, Sept. 11. The announcement came after the county...
