Eastern Oregon Mission Receives Donation for Food Distribution
Eastern Oregon Mission announced today that it has received a generous donation for COVID-19 relief from Huawei Technologies USA.
The donation will be used to help increase...
Mosquito Control District to Begin Spraying Areas of Umatilla County
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District has begun implementing its 2020 mosquito control program and is also taking measures to keep the public and...
HHS Marching Band Nominated to March in D.C. Parade Next Year
The Hermiston High School marching band has been nominated to represent the state of Oregon next year at the July 4 National Independence Day...
Homelessness in Hermiston: Group Tells Council, ‘We Can Do Better’
The Hermiston City Council offered cautious support Monday night for plans to develop a homeless shelter in Hermiston.
Board members for Stepping Stones, a local...
April 27: 37 Positive Coronavirus Cases Now in Umatilla County
There are now 37 cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County following the report of four new positive cases.
Officials with Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) have...
Routers to Facilitate Distance Learning for Hermiston Students
The Hermiston School District is placing 20 routers in mobile home parks, and apartment complexes to facilitate distance learning. The routers have a Wi-Fi...
Residential Burn Permits Available for Umatilla Residents
The city of Umatilla has issued a reminder that residential burn permits are available on the Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District website.
Also, residents needing...
Umatilla Seeks Applicants for Plant Supervisor, Maintenance Worker
The city of Umatilla is seeking applications for wastewater plant supervisor and seasonal maintenance worker.
The wastewater plant supervisor position requires a high school diploma...
Monday Webinar to Focus on Next Round of PPP, EIDL Federal Funding
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center is encouraging local businesses to take part in an informational webinar on Monday that deals with the...
April 24: 33 Coronavirus Cases in Umatilla County After Latest Tests
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported today that three new positive tests for coronavirus have come back from the lab. That brings the county's...
Hermiston Council Meeting at EOTEC To Have Live video, Call-In Options
The Hermiston City Council will hold its regular April meeting and work session at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center on Monday, April...
Spring Chinook Season Set to Open in Hells Canyon This Saturday
Spring Chinook season will open in Hells Canyon on Saturday, April 25 from the Dug Bar boat ramp to the boundary below Hells Canyon...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Offering Help Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is working to help the many small businesses across the nation that have been forced to close because of...
April 23: New Coronavirus Case Brings Umatilla County Total to 30
There are now 30 confirmed cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County after the latest positive test.
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported today that a...
Umatilla Electric Business Resource Center Now Open in Hermiston
Area businesses needing assistance understanding how to apply for the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (including up to a $10,000 grant) and the Paycheck Protection...
Irrigon FFA Plant Sale Under Way
The Irrigon High School FFA Annual Plant Sale is officially under way, but it will be handled differently this year in order to comply...
Oregon Extends Studded Tire Deadline Until May 15
Oregon drivers will not be required to remove studded tires until 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 15. The deadline had previously been extended from April...
BMCC Re-Imagines This Year’s Commencement Ceremonies
Because traditional school graduation ceremonies won’t be happening this spring due to COVID-19, Blue Mountain Community College has re-imagined commencement to allow graduates to...
April 22: Total of 29 Coronavirus Cases Now in Umatilla County
A new test for coronavirus has come back positive in Umatilla County, bringing the latest total of people who have been diagnosed to 29.
Officials...
BMCC Sophomore Named 1 of Oregon’s ‘Most Extraordinary’
A Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) sophomore has been named one of Oregon’s four most extraordinary community college Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) students for...
