Umatilla City Council Incumbents Returned to Council by Voters
Former Umatilla Mayor and City Councilor Darron Dufloth will return to the council after defeating his opponent in Tuesday’s election. Also winning new terms...
Area Republicans Claim Victories in State House, Senate Races
Republican Bobby Levy easily topped her Democratic opponent Tuesday night to win a seat in the state’s 58th House District.
Levy, a business owner, farmer, and...
Hermiston’s Dorran Wins Seat on Umatilla County Commission
Dan Dorran of Hermiston won a seat on the Umatilla County Commission Tuesday night.
Dorran topped HollyJo Beers and write-in candidate Patricia Maier in his...
Primmer, Hardin Return to Council, Durón, Peterson Also Elected
A couple of new faces will join the Hermiston City Council and two veterans are set to return after Tuesday’s election.
Newcomers Maria Durón and...
Nov. 3: Umatilla County Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new coronavirus cases.
Today's cases bring the county's overall total to 3,339. There are currently 167 presumptive cases of...
Where Do I Drop Off My Ballot?
Today’s election day, but if you haven’t dropped your ballot off at a drop box yet, there’s still several hours left to do so.
There...
Umatilla County Fair Board Seeking Applications for 2021 Fair Court
The Umatilla County Fair is now accepting applications for the 2021 Fair Court. The program is available for ninth through 12th grade students, ages...
Nov. 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 32 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 32 new coronavirus cases.
Those cases - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the county's overall...
IMESD Responds to Updated School Metrics from Education Department
The Oregon Department of Education (ODE) released an update to its Ready Schools, Safe Learners guidance, including updated metrics for students to return to...
Grant Funding Available for M. County Businesses Impacted by Pandemic
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners and Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) announced the availability of $300,000 in grants to local businesses and 501(c)(3)...
Hermiston Police Department Adds 1,000 Teddy Bears to Its Roster
Don’t be surprised if you see a member of the Hermiston Police Department carrying around a teddy bear.
The department recently came into possession of...
Blue Mountain Community College, IMESD to Host Virtual College Fair
The Intermountain Education Service District (IMESD) and Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) will host the second of two virtual college fairs today for high...
Sheriff’s Office Identifies Two Males Found Shot Thursday Night
The two teenagers found dead in Hermiston Thursday night have been identified as Raymond Ryan Rios, 18, and Hugo Madrigal-Leon, 19, both from Hermiston.
According...
Oct. 30: Umatilla County Reports New COVID-19 Death, 26 New Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported a 47th county resident has died from coronavirus.
The county also reported 26 new coronavirus cases - down 16 from...
Hermiston School District Announces Death of Senior and Recent Grad
The Hermiston School District announced today that it has been notified of the deaths of a current senior and a recent graduate.
The district released...
City of Umatilla Seeking Vendors for Annual Tree-Lighting Festival
The city of Umatilla is seeking vendors for this year’s Tree-Lighting Festival, set for Dec. 10 in Village Park Square.
The registration form is available...
Financial Assistance Available for M.C. Businesses Hurt by Pandemic
Morrow County has allocated $450,000 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to small businesses adversely affected by economic conditions or expenses incurred as...
Two People Found Dead, Third Wounded by Gunshot in Hermiston
Two people were found dead on Sagebrush Road in Hermiston Thursday night, according to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office.
The sheriff's office and the Umatilla-Morrow...
Oct. 29: Umatilla County Health Reports 42 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 42 new coronavirus cases - up 25 from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 3,265. There...
Morrow County Works Around Pandemic for Virtual Career Day
Every year, during their annual job shadow/career day, Morrow County students get the opportunity to explore the question, “what do I want to be...
