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...
Parks Department Taking Orders for Fence Pickets for Funland Playground
For a limited time, the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is accepting orders for pickets for the new Funland playground.
Prices are $100 for a...
‘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...
June 29: Umatilla County Reports Fifth Death; 64 New COVID-19 Cases
A fifth Umatilla County resident has died from coronavirus and total of 64 new confirmed cases was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo...
BMCC Corrections Education Program Receives $10,000 Grant
The Blue Mountain Community College Corrections Education program will receive a much-needed boost thanks to a $10,000 grant recently awarded by the Bank of...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 lost/found property report
3 information cases...
Morrow County School District Receives Grant for Virtual Learning
The Morrow County School District recently received a $25,000 donation from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Umatilla Electric Cooperative and Hermiston Energy Services.
The money will...
Hermiston Scaling Back July 4th Plans; Fireworks Show Will Go On
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on large public gatherings, this year’s Stars & Stripes Fourth of July Celebration has been modified.
Although Butte Park will not...
School Employees Association Awards Pair of Scholarships
Chapter 10 of the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) recently selected a high school graduate and a member of the chapter to be awarded...
Hermiston Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
A Hermiston man was arrested Saturday on an attempted murder charge after firing a gun into a vehicle occupied by a family on Interstate...
June 26: Virus Outbreaks Continue; 53 New Cases in Umatilla County
A total of 53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Good Shepherd Announces Changes Amid Recent COVID-19 Outbreaks
With recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Umatilla County and the potential for a surge in patients, Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has reinstated their...
June 25: Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Increase by Another 25
A total of 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Fast-Moving Grass Fire Burns Structures, 7 Acres in Hermiston
High winds, heat and low humidity made life difficult for firefighters battling a fast-moving grass fire in Hermiston Wednesday afternoon.
Just before 2 p.m., Umatilla...
Parks Department Hosting At-Home Summer Tech Camp for Kids
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Black Rocket to offer virtual Summer STEAM Camps for kids to participate in at home.
Black...
Wyden to Hold Virtual Town Hall for Eastern Oregon Counties Today
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today announced he will have a live on-line town hall on Thursday, June 25 hosted by Town Hall Project for residents of...
Feves Gallery at BMCC Receives Grant
The Betty Feves Memorial Gallery at Blue Mountain Community College recently received a $2,000 grant from the Pendleton High School CommuniCare Club to support...
Local Girl Scouts to Join Online Information Event Thursday Evening
The Girl Scout Council of Oregon and Southwest Washington is joining a larger online Girl Scout Information event tomorrow, June 25 at 6 p.m.
To...
June 24: New Cases Push Umatilla County COVID-19 Numbers to 321
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today.
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus...
Stanfield Compost Yard Accepting Free Tree Debris Through July 19
The Stanfield Compost Yard is accepting tree debris from the recent windstorm from all Umatilla County residents free of charge through July 19.
Only limbs,...
