May 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new COVID-19 cases - the same figure as Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,277. There...
Western States Approve Vaccinations for People 12 and Older
On May 12, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup agreed to extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people ages 12 and older.
The workgroup concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is “safe and effective in...
Governor Says Fully Vaccinated People Need Not Wear Masks
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance, which no longer requires that fully vaccinated people wear a mask or...
May 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new COVID-19 cases - down two from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,260. There are...
Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow Canceled for Second Straight Year
Wildhorse Resort & Casino announced today the cancellation of the 2021 Wildhorse Pow Wow which was scheduled for July 2-4.
The annual outdoor event which...
House Republicans Call for Fully Reopened, Fully Funded Schools
House Republicans announced their support for $9.6 billion to fully fund schools. This amount was requested by the state’s education leaders to support the...
Education Service District Celebrates 2021 Crystal Apple Awards
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and its component school districts are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Crystal Apple “Excellence in...
Hermiston Junior Academy Hosting Kindergarten Roundup on Friday
Hermiston Junior Academy, 1300 N.W. Academy Lane, is hosting Kindergarten Round-Up Visitation Day this Friday, May 14 for prospective students who will be 5...
May 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 19 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 19 new COVID-19 cases - down seven from Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,243. There are...
Umatilla County to Get Money for Emergency Housing Vouchers
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that 31 Oregon counties and cities – including Umatilla County - will receive about $12.8...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies in Custody
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Rickie S. Sibbitt, died May 7.
Sibbitt was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in...
May 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 26 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 26 new COVID-19 cases - up 17 from Monday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,224. There are...
Hermiston Pilot Program Aims to Give Financial Boost to Restaurants
Hermiston restaurants will get a shot in the arm in an effort to help them beat the pandemic blues.
The shot, to be administered by...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
Two information reports
Two crash investigations
One...
Irrigon Accepting Vendor Applications for Upcoming Spring Bazaar
Irrigon City Hall is accepting vendor applications for the Spring Bazaar, set for Saturday, May 22 on the Irrigon Plaza.
Applications are available on the...
Hermiston’s Workforce Taxi Program Sees Growth in Early 2021
Ridership in the Workforce On-demand Ride Cooperative (WORC) rebounded in the first quarter of 2021 as more residents used the service to access jobs...
May 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported nine new COVID-19 cases - down one from Friday.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday through...
Woman Dies in ATV Accident
A Pendleton woman died Saturday afternoon in an ATV accident.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Dispatch Center received a call around 3 p.m. reporting two people...
Search Teams Find Body of Missing Idaho Woman Near Meacham
The body of a missing Idaho woman was found Saturday afternoon south of Meacham.
Searchers discovered the body of Deborah Hendrichs around 1 p.m. on...
Oregon Students Still Have Time to Apply for the Oregon Promise Grant
The Higher Education Coordinating Commission’s Office of Student Access and Completion (OSAC ) encourages Oregon’s graduating high school seniors and GED test graduates to...
