Umatilla County Search & Rescue Named Program of the Year for 2020
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue was awarded the Search and Rescue Command Council Program of the Year Award.
The award was given...
Dec. 21: Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Pass 5,000 Figure
Umatilla County Health today reported 113 new cases of COVID-19, pushing the county's total past 5,000.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday...
Weather Service Forecasting Gusts Up to 50 MPH through Tonight
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued a wind advisory for today and Tuesday affecting the Eastern Oregon region and beyond.
The wind...
ODOT Says New Safety Features Along Interstate 84 to Wrap Up Soon
Two major Interstate 84 safety improvement projects designed to benefit travelers during challenging eastern Oregon winters will be completed this month by the Oregon...
Dec. 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 54th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 54th county resident has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s54th death with COVID-19 is a 91-year-old male who tested positive...
Irrigon Residents Encouraged to Help Kids in Need with Giving Tree Cards
Irrigon residents are invited to stop by city hall at 500 N.E. Main Ave. and pick up a Giving Tree card or two to...
State Police Seeking ‘Person of Interest’ in Shooting in Heppner
The Morrow County Sheriff’s Office has asked the Oregon State Police to take over an investigation into a shooting that occurred on Tuesday, Dec....
Blue Mountain Community College Students Spread Christmas Spirit
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) students didn’t let the cancellation of the annual Christmas dinner spoil the Yuletide spirit.
With the BMCC holiday dinner canceled...
Dec. 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 33 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 33 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - down two from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 4,845. There...
Demand for Gas Declines Due to COVID, But Prices Remain Steady
Demand for gasoline in the U.S. continues to shrink as COVID-19 cases climb. The softer demand should put downward pressure on pump prices, but...
Dec. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 35 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - down eight from Tuesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 4,812. There...
HHS’ Virtual Version of Christmas Carol Delayed Until Thursday
The Hermiston High School presentation of A Christmas Carol: The Radio Play has been re-scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17.
The performance was originally scheduled for tonight.
To stream...
City of Hermiston Unveils New Mobile & User-Friendly Website Design
The city of Hermiston unveiled its new, revamped website just minutes ago.
The website was previewed at Monday’s Hermiston City Council meeting by City Recorder...
Council Says Goodbye to Gutierrez, Hello to Three New Members
The Hermiston City Council said goodbye to one councilor and hello to three new councilors during Monday’s meeting.
Last night was Manuel Gutierrez’ last council...
Dec. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 53rd COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 53rd county resident has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 53rd death with COVID-19 is an 89-year-old male who tested...
Hermiston Kiwanis Selling Christmas Trees at Community Center Lot
The Hermiston Kiwanis Club’s Christmas tree sale is under way at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. The sale is set to...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom (Meeting...
Dec. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 94 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 94 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the...
Grant Money Available to Umatilla County Businesses Hurt by Pandemic
Tomorrow is the last day for area businesses to apply for CARES Act funding.
Umatilla County received $1.18 million in CARES Act funding from the...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office to Add Extra Patrols During Holiday Season
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office will have extra patrol deputies on duty this holiday season through its participation in Oregon's DUII/High Visability Enforcemtn grant...
