City of Umatilla Now Prohibits Parking Along Lewis Avenue in McNary
As part of Umatilla’s efforts to beautify the town, parking along Lewis Avenue in McNary is now prohibited.
The Umatilla Public Works Department crew has...
Wyden Calls United States Capitol Riot ‘A Direct Assault on Democracy’
On Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following statement on the riot that was taking place at the U.S. Capitol:
“What’s happening today in...
Fishery Managers Opt to Close Bonneville Pool Sturgeon Retention
The Bonneville Pool retention sturgeon fishery (Columbia River from Bonneville Dam upstream to The Dalles Dam) will close today, Jan. 7 at 11:59 p.m.
The...
Jan. 6: Umatilla County Health Reports 50 New COVID Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 50 new cases of coronavirus - 25 fewer than Tuesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 5,720. There are...
Small Business Administration Says PPP Loans, EIDL Grants are Coming
More funding will be available for PPP loans and additional grants including the EIDL, according to the Small Business Administration (SBA).
Help is on the...
ODFW Invites Artists to Compete in Annual Wildlife Art Contest
Artists in Oregon and throughout the world are invited to compete in one or all three 2022 stamp art competitions put on by the...
Jan. 5: Umatilla County Health Reports 58th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today the 58th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 58th death with COVID-19 is a 94-year-old male who tested positive...
ODFW Now Managing Wolves After Delisting from Federal ESL
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service on Monday formally removed most gray wolves in the lower 48 from the Endangered Species List, which turns management...
Jan. 4: Umatilla County Health Reports 223 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 223 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Thursday through Sunday - bring the county's...
Boardman Council Meets Tuesday
The Boardman City Council will elect a council president and consider system development charge waivers at its Tuesday meeting.
The council will also re-appoint members...
Rep. Smith Announces Committee Assignments for 2021 Session
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (GOP-Heppner) announced his committee assignments for the upcoming legislative session.
Smith has been appointed by Oregon House Speaker Tina Kotek to...
Truck Driver Dies in I-84 Crash
A Utah truck driver died New Year’s Eve in a single-vehicle crash on Interstate 84.
Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers and emergency personnel responded around...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
Community Health Foundation Awards Nearly $250,000 in 2020
The Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation awarded nearly $250,000 in grants and scholarships despite the challenges of a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Spring...
Dec. 31: Umatilla County Health Reports 57th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 57th death in the county from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 57th death with COVID-19 is a 66-year-old male who tested...
Have a Missing Item? Umatilla Police to Purge Unclaimed Property
The Umatilla Police Department on Dec. 1 issued a 60-day property purge notice regarding unclaimed personal property being stored on the premises.
The unclaimed items...
Umatilla P.D. Offering Party-Hardy Residents a Free Ride Home
The Umatilla Police Department and the Umatilla Cab Co. are teaming up to help residents of Umatilla get their impaired New Year’s Eve guests...
Dec. 30: Umatilla County Health Reports 56 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 56 new cases of COVID-19 - up 32 from Tuesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 5,254. There are...
Morrow County to Move From ‘Extreme’ to High Risk Status
Morrow County is one of five Oregon counties that will move from Extreme Risk to High Risk based on recent COVID-19 spread.
Umatilla County is...
HPD Recovers Stolen Glock; Suspect Faces Multiple Charges
A Hermiston man is in jail on multiple drug and firearms charges as well as first-degree theft.
On Monday night around 10: 48 p.m., a...
