Updates on COVID-19 Stimulus Checks, Testing, Education Funding
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released an update on COVID-19 for April 15, 2020.
Walden said that Secretary Steve Mnuchin announced that nearly 80 million...
Boardman Chamber Hosting Facebook Event on Bond Measure
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Facebook Live event today at 4 p.m. for presentation of Boardman’s proposed General Obligation (GO) Bond,...
Fall Tags Reduced for Some Deer, Elk Hunts in Eastern Oregon
Tag numbers for some deer and elk hunts this fall have been reduced from the numbers shown in the 2020 Big Game Regulations.
The reduction...
Umatilla County Public Health Creates Map of Coronavirus Cases
Umatilla County Public Health (UCo Health) today released a locations trends map for COVID-19 cases in the county. The map indicates Umatilla County communities...
Greater Hermiston Community Foundation Award Inaugural Grants
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) announced today it would award three area cities and three local nonprofits grants ranging from $1,000 to $3,500...
Unsure Whether You’re Getting a $1,200 Check? Click for Answers
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released information on the individual payments that most Americans will receive as soon as the middle of April...
Good Shepherd Pharmacy Offering Curbside Pickup, Home Delivery
With the continued spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) infection, Good Shepherd Pharmacy is providing free prescription delivery services to patients’ households.
The service begins...
Letter to the Editor: Pat Maier Advocates for the People
To the editor:
I would like to support Pat (Patricia) Maier for Umatilla County Commissioner.
We have been friends for many years. There are things you...
Letter to the Editor: Vote for Pat Maier for County Commissioner
To the editor:
Patricia (Pat) Maier gets my vote in the race for Umatilla County Commissioner.
I've known Pat for over 10 years, and Pat was...
Pendleton School District Receives Honor for Music Education
The Pendleton School District has been honored with the Best Communities for Music Education designation from The National Association of Music Merchants Foundation for...
2 More Diagnosed with COVID-19
Two new positive cases of coronavirus have been reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health)
That brings the total number of positive cases in...
Federal Assistance Available for Victims of February Flooding
Low-interest federal disaster loans are now available to Oregon businesses and residents as a result of President Trump’s major disaster declaration, U.S. Small Business...
BMCC Nursing Program Loans Equipment, Supplies to St. Anthony
In an effort to support the community during COVID-19, Blue Mountain Community College’s nursing program has loaned many of its equipment and supplies to...
Weekly Zoom Meetings for Small Businesses to Focus on COVID-19
The Pendleton Chamber of Commerce is hosting a weekly Zoom meeting, COVID-19 Questions & Answers for Small Business.
The interactive meetings will take place at...
Hermiston School District Checking Out More Laptops to Students
Following a successful week of drop-in Chromebook device check out, and the launch of Hermiston School District’s Distance Learning for All plan, HSD will...
Psychological Services of Pendleton Offering Pro-Bono Service
Psychological Services of Pendleton is currently offering pro bono out-patient mental health services to individuals who are working in the health care, education or...
14th Umatilla County Resident Tests Positive for Coronavirus
The number of positive cases of coronavirus in Umatilla County is now 14, following today’s announcement of a new case by Umatilla County Health...
BMCC Highlights Employees’ Volunteer Efforts in Community
April is National Volunteer Month, and even though many volunteer opportunities are on hold in the midst of COVID-19, Blue Mountain Community College would...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative to Distribute $2.5 Million into Economy
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) Board of Directors has approved $2.5 million to be distributed to members in April 2020 as part of the...
Hermiston High School to Honor Athletes Tonight at Kennison Field
In conjunction with many high schools across the United States, Hermiston High School will recognize its senior athletes as part of the “Be the...
