COVID Vaccine in Umatilla County; Front-Line Workers to Get 1st Access
The COVID-19 vaccine is in Umatilla County, but will be several months before it is available to the general public due to its limited...
Dec. 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 49 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 49 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 5,066. There are currently 265 presumed cases of...
One Steelhead Bag Limit Continues Upstream of The Dalles Dam
Oregon and Washington fishery managers have decided to continue the one adult hatchery steelhead bag limit through March 31, 2021.
The limit is for the...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 reckless driving arrest
2 criminal trespass...
Pendleton Coalition Teaming Up to Provide Free Christmas Dinners
The Salvation Army Pendleton Corps, along with the Pendleton Community Action Coalition, Altrusa International of Pendleton, Inc., Umatilla County Responds, and Neighbor 2 Neighbor...
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...
