Commercial Rent Relief Program Now Open, Taking Applications
A new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and commercial landlords impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic has been extended through March 22.
The...
March 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 6 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported six new COVID-19 cases - down 11 from Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,783. There are...
Hermiston’s Phillip Spicerkuhn Elected to Retain Seat on City Council
Hermiston City Councilor Phillip Spicerkuhn was elected Tuesday to retain his appointed seat in a special election.
Spicerkuhn was unopposed on the ballot for the...
New Program Offers More Preschool Options for Eastern Oregon
If you talk to most people working in the education field, they will tell you about the importance of early learning for children –...
Hermiston School District Set to Hire Contractor for New Rocky Heights
The Hermiston School Board has authorized district administration to enter into contract with Kirby Nagelhout Construction Company for the Rocky Heights Elementary School bond...
Sage Advice From the Police
Sometimes we all need a little good advice. Here’s a slew of it from Lt. Randy Studebaker of the Hermiston Police Department (from the...
March 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new COVID-19 cases - up 14 from Monday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,777. There are...
Hermiston Council Honors Parks Employee for Heroic Actions
The city of Hermiston honored one of its own Monday night for his heroic actions a month ago when he encountered a man whose...
Former EOU Student Wins Hermiston Funland Playground Art Contest
Mariela Caldera was honored at Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting as the winner of the Funland Playground Art Contest.
Caldera, from Stanfield and a...
Morrow County, Tillamook Offering Funding for Small Businesses
Morrow County and the Tillamook County Creamery Association have announced another round of funding to assist small businesses with principal operations in Morrow County.
Funding...
Good Shepherd Offering Course on Healthy Grocery Store Choices
Good Shepherd Health Care System is presenting a free class this Wednesday, March 10 on making healthy choices at the grocery store.
The class, led...
March 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 3 new COVID-19 cases - the lowest total since Jan. 20.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported...
$1,000 Reward Offered for Tips Leading to Hit-and-Run Suspect
The Oregon State Police is continuing to ask the public’s help in identifying the driver of a fatal hit-and-run accident that happened in Hermiston...
Hermiston Parks Department’s March Activity Kit Now on Sale
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department’s March activity kits are on sale now – in limited supplies – and can be picked up starting...
Lions Club Selling ‘Mo’s Famous Chowder’ for Scholarship Program
The Hermiston Lions Club is again selling Mo’s Famous Clam Chowder now through March 8.
Proceeds will help support the club’s annual college scholarships program,...
March 5: Umatilla County Health Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 10 new COVID-19 cases - down eight from Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,757. There are...
Good Shepherd Urgent Care Welcomes Physician Stewart Swena
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) recently welcomed Dr. Stewart Swena to Good Shepherd Urgent Care.
Swena joined Drs. Buck, Carlson, Johnson, Trask and Irma...
Blue Mountain Receives Grant to Help Develop Home-Grown Teachers
Blue Mountain Community College has been awarded a Grow Your Own (GYO) grant to develop a Teacher Pathway Partnership for future LatinX teachers.
The objective...
American Heart Association: Obesity Raises Risk for COVID-19, Cancer
You may often hear of obesity as a risk factor for heart disease and type 2 diabetes. But amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers...
March 4: Umatilla County Health Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 18 new COVID-19 cases - up 11 from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,747. There are...
