Umatilla County Health Updates Weekly COVID-19 Dashboard
Umatilla County Health updated its COVID-19 dashboard on Wednesday which showed nine new cases were reported during the past week.
The health department stopped reporting...
Mosquito Control District to Conduct Aerial Spray in Hermiston Area
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted ultra-low volume aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin-engine airplane after sunset on Monday,...
Public’s Assistance Requested to Solve Poaching Crime in E. Oregon
A single mule deer doe was shot and left to waste in a farmer’s field near Smith Lake in Baker County on the evening...
River Debris Causes Fish Loss at Little Goose
A juvenile bypass system orifice at Little Goose Lock and Dam became plugged early yesterday because of abnormally high seasonal debris from the lower...
Boardman Entering into Negotiations with City Manager Candidate
Boardman Mayor Paul Keefer announced during the Boardman City Council neeting this week that the council is in negotiations with one of the candidates for...
Local Architect to Mentor Homebuilder Students
The Hermiston School District announced that Hermiston architect Gail Sargent will serve as mentor for the district’s newly-developed homebuilders program.
According to Hermiston School District...
Council to Fill Vacant Seat at Tonight's Meeting
The Hermiston City Council will meet tonight to confirm the appointment of Clara B. Fitzgerald to fill the council seat vacated when George Anderson...
Pendleton Parks Presents Summer Concert Series at Roy Raley Park
The Pendleton Parks and Recreation Department is presenting the Wednesdays in the Park summer concert series July 6-27 in Roy Raley Park.
Here's a look...
Commissioners Return from Western Conference
Umatilla County Commissioners Larry Givens and Bill Elfering joined 500 county officials at the National Association of Counties’ (NACo) Western Interstate Region (WIR) conference...
HHS Receives $10,000 Grant
Hermiston High School received a $10,000 grant from The Oregon Community Foundation for the implementation of the Freshman Seminar program to assist students in...
Walden Nominates Pendleton Student for United States Naval Academy
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Hood River) announced that he has nominated 10 Oregon students for acceptance to the United States service academies.
Walden’s Service Academy...
Residents Turn in More Than 60 Tons of Junk
The Hermiston area is a lot cleaner this week after Saturday’s “Hermiston Clean Sweep” event hauled away more than 60 tons of hard to...
Free Yard Debris Permits Available at Hermiston City Hall
Hermiston residents are eligible for free yard trimming disposal permits to get rid of organic yard waste. Help keep Hermiston's storm drains and streets...
Dec. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 98 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 98 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the...
Free 6-Week Beginner’s Gardening Class Offered March 29 to May 3
A free six-week course on low-cost vegetable gardening is being offered beginning March 29.
The course, Seed to Supper, is a beginner’s course open to...
Hermiston to Honor Top Citizens on Feb. 4
The Stratton Agency presents the 45th Annual Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet on Wednesday, Feb. 4 at 6 p.m.
The Chamber is...
City Seeks Applicants for Vacant Committee Seats
The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to fill vacancies on three city committees.
There is currently three openings on the Budget Committee for a...
Council Members Tour New City Hall Ahead of Expected Fall Opening
Nearly a year after the old Hermiston City Hall was demolished, it’s $8.6 million replacement is on schedule to open this fall.
On Monday night,...
Fair Board Re-Schedules Meeting
The Umatilla County Fair Board meeting scheduled for this evening has been re-scheduled for Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
The meeting will be held...
E. Oregon Students Arrested After Threats
Two Eastern Oregon high school students are in juvenile custody and are currently being held on charges of conspiracy to commit murder after an...
