Hermiston Truck Driver Involved in Fatal Accident on Highway 97
A Hermiston man suffered minor injuries Thursday in a highway accident that took the life of another man.
According to the Oregon State Police, a...
May 8: Umatilla County Up to 83 COVID-19 Cases with Latest Report
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) today reported six new cases of coronavirus, bringing the county's total to 83 positive tests.
UCo Health is in contact...
Parks Department Waiting to Hear When Aquatic Center Can Open
The Hermiston Family Aquatic Center is hoping to have a full swim lesson season this year, but is waiting to get the go-ahead from...
60 Minute Photo Offering 2020 Graduation Yard Signs
Sixty Minute Photo in Hermiston is selling graduate yard signs as a way to celebrate the Class of 2020.
The 18-by-24 double-sided signs are $25...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Shares Elder Abuse Detection Tips
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office has shared a couple of flyers from the Oregon Department of Justice Elderly Abuse Team, and they ask the...
Popular Children’s Author to Give Virtual Reading During Pandemic
John R. Erickson, author of the “Hank the Cowdog” family and children's books, is hosting virtual readings from the series from his Texas ranch...
Irrigon to Hold Virtual Public Meeting with Budget Committee on May 7
The city of Irrigon will hold a virtual public Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
The meeting will take place on...
Hermiston Senior Jenna Wallace to Serve as Oregon FFA Vice President
Hermiston High School senior Jenna Wallace has been selected as vice president of the Oregon FFA for the 2020-21 year.
Other Oregon students who will...
May 4: 11 New Coronavirus Cases Bring Umatilla County Total to 70
Eleven new positive tests for coronavirus have been reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health.)
The 11 new cases in Umatilla County bring the...
Amazon Web Services Hosting Virtual Open House on May 7
Amazon Web Services is offering a Virtual Open House for anyone interested in engineering operations technician positions, with experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
The...
Oregon Reopens Columbia River Salmon, Steelhead Fishing
Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River will reopen for four days in May under rules adopted by the Oregon and Washington...
Echo Kiwanis Awards Scholarships to Four Echo High School Students
The Echo Kiwanis Club has awarded scholarships to four Echo High School Seniors – Katrina Morrison, Cynthia Buitron, Rachel McCarty and Tylene Skillman.
At the...
May 1: Umatilla County Reports First Death from Coronavirus
The first death from coronavirus has been reported in Umatilla County today.
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported that a 76-year-old female died on Thursday...
Irrigon Watermelon Festival Committee Cancels 2020 Event
The Irrigon Watermelon Festival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year’s festival due to safety concerns around the COVID-19 virus.
While the committee is...
USDA Increases Income Levels to Receive Food Assistance
The USDA has recently increased qualifying income levels for families and individuals to receive food through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
Residents of Umatilla,...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Family Fun Beginning Today
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a couple of fun family activities next month.
The Family Feud national virtual tournament kicks off today,...
Umatilla Students Can Order Yearbooks Online Through May 9
The Umatilla School District has announced that yearbooks for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School are available to order online.
The high school...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Friday
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Inc. Magazine will host their sixth virtual National Small Business Town Hall tomorrow, May 1 at 9 a.m.
Topics...
COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County Jump to 56 with 11 New Cases
The number of COVID-19 or coronavirus cases in Umatilla County spiked to 56 with the report today of 11 new positive cases.
There have been...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Virtual Family Fitness Challenge
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Coronavirus 100K virtual family fitness challenge to encourage people of all ages to stay healthy...
