Oregon Sets New Record for Number of COVID-19 Cases in a Week
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) recorded 2,642 new COVID-19 cases during the week of Oct. 19 to Oct. 25 – a 14-percent increase from...
Boardman to Temporarily Shut Off Water in Spots on Thursday
Boardman City Hall has announced that water will temporarily be off tomorrow, Oct. 29 in a few areas of the city while crews complete...
Oct. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new coroanvirus cases - up two from Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 3,223.
Umatilla County...
Good Shepherd’s 3rd Community Meeting to Be Held Virtually
Good Shepherd Health Care System’s third annual community meeting will take place virtually today.
The video presentation goes live at 5 p.m. on Facebook and...
In Times of Crises, Businesses Need to Have Adequate Cash Reserves
By Greg Smith
I’m sure many have heard the phrase, “Cash is King.” Having adequate savings not only protects a business from unexpected crises like...
Umatilla School District to Hold Zoom Meeting on Re-Opening on Oct. 29
Umatilla School District Superintendent Heidi Sipe is inviting district families to attend a Zoom meeting on Thursday, Oct. 29 to discuss all the talk...
City of Umatilla to Present Master Park Plan Survey Findings On Oct. 28
The city of Umatilla will host a master park plan survey findings webinar tomorrow, Oct. 28 on Zoom. The meeting takes place at 6...
Oct. 27: Umatilla County Health Reports COVID Death; 15 New Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported a 46th county resident has died from coronavirus. The health department also reported 15 new cases.
Umatilla County’s 46th COVID-19...
Hermiston City Council Gets Preview of Wayfinding System Design
The Hermiston City Council got an in-depth look at plans for a wayfinding system during a work session Monday night.
Glen Swantak of Merje Design...
Sheriff’s Office Arrests Hermiston Teenager on Robbery Charges
Umatilla County Sheriff’s deputies arrested Gerardo Aguilar, 18, on multiple charges in connection with an armed robbery in Hermiston on Friday Oct. 23.
On Friday...
Oct. 26: Umatilla County Health Reports 33 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 33 newly-confirmed coronavirus cases. That number includes cases reported Friday through Sunday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total...
ODOT Wrapping Up Remaining Eastern Oregon Highway Projects
With a little over a month remaining in the 2020 construction season, the Oregon Department of Transportation has a handful of projects still in...
Boardman’s River Lodge, Cabins & Grill Plans Restaurant Renovation
River Lodge, Cabins & Grill in Boardman will undergo a restaurant renovation including both interior and exterior improvements.
The renovation will start with interior updates...
Seventh Home Built by Local Students Under Construction in Hermiston
The Hermiston School District Columbia Basin Student Homebuilders Program is now in its seventh year, and seven students are actively engaged in framing the...
$6,150 Reward for Information on Recent Wolf Poaching in E. Oregon
The reward now stands at $6,150 for information about a wolf poaching incident in Baker County on or around Sept. 24.
The reward includes $300...
OHA Reports Another Record Number of COVID-19 Cases at 550
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) on Friday reported 550 new COVID-19 cases in the state - the highest daily case count since the beginning...
Oct. 23: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 newly-confirmed coronavirus cases - down two from Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 3,158.
There are...
Oct. 22: Umatilla County Reports COVID-19 Death, 16 New Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported that another county resident has died from coronavirus - the 45th person to die from the virus.
The county also...
Oct. 21: Umatilla County Health Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 18 newly-confirmed coronavirus cases - up three from Tuesday
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 3,128.
There are...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
One restraining order violation
Five information reports
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