BMCC Closed Through Weekend
Blue Mountain Community College is closed today and through the weekend due to inclement weather.
Students are asked to connect with their instructors to confirm...
Feb. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 27 new COVID-19 cases - 18 more than Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,471. There are currently...
Pacific Cold Front Expected to Cause 2-4 Inches of Snow to Fall Today
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the region and the National Weather Service is forecasting as much as four inches of snow...
BMCC to Offer Webinar on Challenges Facing Restaurants During Pandemic
The Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center is partnering with Oregon Restaurant COVID Assistance advisors in a webinar this afternoon - Feb....
Hermiston Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge Among Others
A potential murder victim and Hermiston city employee helped police apprehend and arrest a Hermiston man on several charges including attempted murder.
Hermiston Police Chief...
Hermiston Community Foundation Accepting 2021 Grant Applications
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) is accepting applications for its 2021 grant cycle.
The foundation has about $20,000 in total to support this year’s...
Feb. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported nine new COVID-19 cases - the first time new cases were in the single digits since Oct. 6.
Today's numbers...
The Dalles-Based Company Gets Contract for New Hermiston City Hall
The Dalles-based Griffin Construction has been awarded the contract to build Hermiston’s new city hall.
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to award...
Deadline to Apply for Oregon Spring Bear Hunt is Today
Today is the last day to apply for a spring bear hunt
The application process ends tonight at 11:59 p.m.
Hunters can apply online or at...
Four Hermiston High School Students Test Positive for COVID-19
Four Hermiston High School students – all associated with the school’s football team – have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Hermiston School...
Hermiston School Board Hears from Frustrated Parents, Students
Eleven months of social distancing, isolation and distance learning came to a head Monday night as parents and students vented their fears and frustrations...
Feb. 9: Umatilla County Public Health Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 29 new COVID-19 cases.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,435. There are currently 343 presumed cases of COVID-19....
School District Meal Distribution Changes With Hybrid Learning
Hermiston School District meal distribution will change at the elementary schools on Feb. 16 when students return for hybrid learning.
Students may pick up the current...
AARP Volunteers Offering Tax Assistance on Fridays Through April 9
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will be providing tax assistance on Fridays through April 9 at the Port of Morrow, 2 Marine Drive in Boardman.
Services...
Feb. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 48 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 48 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which includes new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the county's...
Boardman Chamber Creates Website Listing Available Scholarships
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce has put together a webpage to give local students information on scholarships available for them.
The chamber’s list of organizations...
Parents, Students Plan Rally Monday in Support of Reopening Schools
Hermiston residents frustrated by the shutdown caused by the COVID pandemic are organizing a “Rally For Our Students” on Monday just prior to the...
Limited COVID-19 Vaccines Available for UCo Residents 80 and Older
Umatilla County will be receiving an allocation of approximately 400 Moderna COVID-19 vaccines designated for persons 80 and older and will begin offering vaccinations...
Feb. 5: Umatilla County Health Reports 30 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 - down 25 from Thursday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,358. There are...
Rising Crude Prices Putting Brakes on Savings at the Gasoline Pumps
Gas prices continue to climb due to higher crude oil prices, despite a drop in U.S. demand and an increase in supplies. For the...
