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...
Hermiston School Bond Projects to Offer Employment Opportunities
The Hermiston School District announces that bond projects will offer employment opportunities this fall.
In November 2019, the Hermiston community voiced its support for the...
Kids Fish for Free at McNary Ponds on Saturday
Kids will have a chance to practice their fishing skills at a free youth fishing event at the McNary Channel Ponds near Hermiston on...
Columbia Development Authority to Hold Planning Session on Jan. 17
The Columbia Development Authority will host an in-person strategic planning work session on Tuesday, Jan. 17.
The meeting will go from 9 a.m. to noon...
Coronavirus Bill Expected to Bring $3.3 Billion to State’s Unemployed
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) today announced the historic expansion of unemployment insurance he worked to get into the just-passed Senate package will work...
State Rep. Greg Smith to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) will hold an online town hall meeting on Thursday, July 9.
The event takes place from 5:30 to 6:30...
Good Shepherd Offering Series of Wellness Workshops in January
If you’re looking to make 2019 the year to improve your health and quality of life, three wellness workshops offered by Good Shepherd Health...
District to Spray for Mosquitoes Today
The West Umatilla Mosquito Control District will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Thursday, May...
EOU to Offer Business Class at Port of Morrow Riverfront Center on Tuesday
The Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center will offer the Building Your Business I class on Tuesday, May 8 at the Port of...
Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema to Host Free Movies for Kids in Summer
Hermiston Stadium 8 Cinema is hosting free movies for kids through August.
Every Wednesday and Thursday, doors will open at 9:15 a.m. Adults accompanied by...
Advantage Dental to Offer Free Dental Services in Ione on Wednesday
Due to the postponement of school services, Advantage Dental will be at the Ione Community Clinic this Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 8 a.m. to...
OSP to Be on Lookout for Drunk Drivers
There were no traffic fatalities during the New Year’s holiday in Oregon a year ago, and the Oregon State Police want to see that...
BMCC Students Perform Repairs, Maintenance on SWAT Vehicle
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office’s armored SWAT vehicle is now ready for action thanks to repairs and maintenance completed by students in Blue Mountain...
Public Can Meet Sunset Principal Candidates
Hermiston School District is offering a “meet and greet” event with the final candidates for the Sunset Elementary principal’s position.
The successful applicant will...
County Names New Chief Financial Officer
Robert Pahl, finance director for Umatilla County since 2004, has been named chief financial officer, according to George Murdock, vice-chair of the Board of...
Driver Dies in Single-Vehicle Accident
A motorist was killed Monday in single-vehicle accident on Highway 86 in Baker County.
According to the Oregon State Police, the accident occurred near milepost...
Preus to Leave BMCC in October
Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) President Cam Preus has announced she will leave the college in October to become the executive director of the...
Court Orders More Spill Over Dams; BPA Predicts Higher Power Rates
The Bonneville Power Administration said on Tuesday that it will follow the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit decision that orders additional spill...
Rexburg Cowboy Takes All-Around at Farm-City
Saturday night was championship night at the Farm-City Pro Rodeo as Garrett Smith took home the all-around title after a solid night in steer...
ODOT Aims to Make 395/Elm Intersection Safer
Between 2012 and 2014, a total of 34 traffic accidents occurred around the intersection of Highway 395 and Elm Avenue in Hermiston, and the...
