Good Shepherd Offering 6-Week Class on Living Well with Diabetes
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering the Living Well with Diabetes six-week online course. The free classes begin tomorrow, July 7 and take...
July 4th May Be Over, But Boardman Fire District Shares Safety Tips
Yes, Fourth of July celebrations with their traditional fireworks have come and gone, but fireworks use can and does take place any time of...
July 6: Umatilla County Health Reports 125 New COVID-19 Cases
A total of 125 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported since Thursday afternoon, the last time Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) issued...
Boardman Seeking Mayoral, Councilor Candidates for November Election
The city of Boardman is taking applications for mayor and three councilor positions in the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.
Applicants must be at least...
Umatilla, Morrow Counties On ‘Watch List’ Due to COVID-19 Outbreaks
Umatilla and Morrow counties are among eight counties in the state placed on a “Watch List” by Gov. Kate Brown due to recent outbreaks...
Morrow County Fair Board Cancels Public Events For This year
In keeping with the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions handed down from the governor’s office, the Morrow County Fair Board has canceled all public activities...
July 3: Sixth Person Dies from Coronavirus in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health today reported a sixth individual in the county has died from coronavirus.
The individual was a 93-year-old male who tested positive July...
July 2: Number of Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Tops 600
Umatilla County Health reported 48 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus cases to 614. There have...
Walden Offers Amendment to Help Improve Bridge of the Gods
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) secured a provision in the House Infrastructure bill to ensure access to federal funding to improve safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bikers across the Bridge of the...
Greater E. Oregon Development Corp. Receives $400,000 from CARES Act
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) has earned a $400,000 federal economic development award that would...
Umatilla School District Seeks Public Input on Returning to School
The Umatilla School District has published a draft plan for how school might work this fall and is asking for parent, student and community...
July 1: Health Officials Report 84 New COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health reported a new record high for confirmed cases of coronavirus with 84 new cases today.
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Sheriff’s Office to Take Part in Operation Dry Water July 3-5
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office marine enforcement deputies will participate in Operation Dry Water, which is a national awareness and enforcement campaign focused on reducing...
Umatilla County Hiring Contact Tracers to Collect COVID-19 Data
The Umatilla County Department of Human Resources is taking applications for contact tracers to collect data from individuals who have been or may have...
Umatilla Establishes COVID-Related Small Business Grant Program
The city of Umatilla has established the Umatilla Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program and is taking applications now through July 15.
The grant program...
Summer Chinook Fishing Set to Open On Columbia River On July 4
A Columbia River summer Chinook fishery beginning on the upcoming Fourth of July weekend was set today by fishery managers from Oregon and Washington....
Major Crimes Team Investigating Third Apparent Homicide in 3 Weeks
The Umatilla-Morrow Major Crimes Team is investigating an apparent homicide in Milton-Freewater.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Tuesday around 5:25 p.m....
Face Coverings Required for Indoor Public Spaces Beginning Today
Beginning today – July 1 – Oregonians statewide are required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces.
The guidance applies to businesses and members...
Amazon Web Services Donating Funds to Lessen COVID-19 Impacts
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) and Hermiston Energy Services (HES) announced they are working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to donate funds to support local...
June 30: Umatilla County Health Reports 19 New COVID-19 Cases
A total of 19 new confirmed cases of coronavirus was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
