July 22: Oregon Health Authority Reports 70 New COVID-19 Cases
The Oregon Health Authority today reported 70 new cases of COVID-19 for Umatilla County - up 22 from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall...
July 21: Oregon Health Authority Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases
The Oregon Health Authority today reported 48 new cases of COVID-19 for Umatilla County - down 24 from Tuesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's...
WorkSource Hermiston to Hold Job Fair at McKenzie Park on July 22
WorkSource Hermiston is holding a job fair on Thursday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St.
A resume...
July 20: Oregon Health Authority Reports 72 New COVID-19 Cases
The Oregon Health Authority today reported 72 new cases of COVID-19 for Umatilla County - an increase of 48 over Monday's total.
The last time...
Boardman Chamber of Commerce to host Luncheon at Riverfront Center
Beginning this month, the Boardman Chamber of Commerce is back to hosting in-person luncheons.
This month's luncheon is on Wednesday, July 21 from 12 to...
Umatilla County Library District to Hold Monthly Meeting on July 22
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, July 22.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
July 19: Umatilla County Health Reports 92nd Death Due to COVID-19
Umatilla County Health today reported another death due to COVID-19 - the 92nd in the county due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s 92nd death with...
July 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 COVID-Related Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported two more deaths due to COVID-19 - the 90th and 91st deaths in the county due to the virus.
Umatilla...
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony for Game Forge Takes Place on Saturday
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce is hosting a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony this Saturday, July 17 for Game Forge, 1240 6th St.
The family-friendly...
Hermiston Firefighters Put Out Grass Fire Behind Safeway Grocery Store
Crews from Umatilla County Fire District #1 were called to a grass fire behind Hermiston Safeway late Wednesday afternoon.
At 5:14 p.m., UCFD #1 responded...
Oregon’s Unemployment Rate Drops to 5.6% in Month of June
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped from 5.8 percent in May, as revised, to 5.6 percent in June.
Oregon’s unemployment rate has gradually declined each month this...
July 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 89th Death Due to COVID-19
Umatilla County Health today reported another county resident has died from COVID-19 - the 89th death in the county due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s...
Wallowa, Baker County Gamefish Limits Lifted Due to Drought
Due to severe drought conditions coupled with abnormally high temperatures, the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife(ODFW) has lifted all size (minimum and maximum)...
Hermiston School District’s HR Manager to Be Honored in D.C.
Donna Thomas, human resources manager for the Hermiston School District, was named Human Resources Specialist/Support Staff of the year for 2021 by the American...
Fair Announces Main Stage Entertainers, Updates for 2021 Event
With the Umatilla County Fair set to return next month, the fair board has announced most of the Main Stage lineup for fair week.
Everclear...
Dog Found Hiding Under Bed Following Hermiston House Fire
No one was injured Monday – not even a dog hiding under a bed - in a house fire in Hermiston.
Just before 3 p.m.,...
July 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 29 new cases of COVID-19 - one less than Tuesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,844. There...
Motorist Dies in I-84 Collision
A Washington motorist was killed Monday evening in a collision on Interstate 84.
Just after 7:30 p.m., Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded...
Hermiston Seeks to Determine Extent of Broadband Gaps Within City
The city of Hermiston has a broadband issue – but what exactly that issue is and the extent of it is not entirely known.
Sure,...
July 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 30 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 - up 14 from Monday and the highest single-day case count since Feb. 5.
Today's...
