Reminder: People 65 and Older Now Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines
As of Monday, people 65 and older are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccination.
The Oregon Health Authority has provided advance notification of vaccine allocation...
States Extend Recreational Chinook Season Below Bonneville Dam
Fishery managers from Oregon and Washington added four additional days (Saturday, April 8 through Tuesday, April 11) of recreational spring Chinook salmon fishing in...
WorkSource Hermiston to Hold Job Fair at McKenzie Park on July 22
WorkSource Hermiston is holding a job fair on Thursday, July 22 from 9 a.m. to noon at McKenzie Park, 320 S. First St.
A resume...
Umatilla Java Junkies Awarded Financing for Extensive Remodel
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has announced its efforts in financing the remodel of Umatilla Java Junkies, LLC’s Irrigon location.
Owners Dauna Griggs and Victoria Borden will use the...
City, Police Agree on New Contract
The Hermiston City Council approved a new three-year contract between the city and the Hermiston Police Association (HPA) at Monday’s council meeting.
The new contract,...
New Pediatrician Takes Holistic Approach
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has announced the additon of Daniel G. Canal, M.D., to the Good Shepherd Medical Group Pediatrics practice in...
Boardman Fire Department Selling Christmas Trees Beginning Sunday
The Boardman Fire Department will hold a Christmas tree sale beginning this Sunday, Nov. 25. The hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday...
Corps May Use Lethal Deterrents on Fish-Eating Birds
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Walla Walla District is expanding its current nonlethal avian hazing program at five Corps dams, including McNary Lock...
Walden Introduces Bill Aimed at Rural Hospitals
During a recent visit to St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton, U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Ore.) announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation to provide better...
March 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 4 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported four new cases of COVID-19 - up four from Thursday when no new cases were reported.
Today's new cases bring...
Walden’s Bill to Combat Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law by Trump
U.S. Congressman Greg Walden’s (R-Hood River) comprehensive legislation to combat the nationwide opioid crisis was signed into law by President Trump today at the...
Hermiston Officials Hold Planning Session for 2023 City Goals
Hermiston’s elected leaders and city staff spent Thursday, Feb. 2 and Friday, Feb. 3 planning the city's goals and priorities for the coming year.
Working with SSW Consulting...
One Person Dies in Multi-Vehicle Accident on Highway 11
One person died Friday in a multi-vehicle accident on Highway 11 in Umatilla County.
Just after 5 p.m., the Oregon State Police responded to a...
Umatilla School District Celebrates Opening of Think Big Space
The Umatilla School District celebrated the grand opening of the new AWS Think Big Space at Umatilla High School in Umatilla on Saturday.
The new...
Boardman Seeking Applicants to Fill Two Seats on Planning Commission
The city of Boardman is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Boardman Planning Commission.
Applicants must live within the Boardman city limits or...
Morrow County Rural Transportation Project Receives Award
Morrow County was recently recognized for its transportation equity project, which culminated in the fixed route of the Loop buses earlier this year.
According to...
3 of 4 Hermiston Council Races to Be Contested
Four Hermiston City Council seats are up for grabs in May and three of them feature contested races.
Incumbent Lori Davis will face off against...
Marijuana Spills onto Highway Following Accident
A California man’s day went from bad to worse on Friday.
First, he was injured in a traffic accident south of Eugene. Next, he was...
ODOT: Prepare Now for Winter Driving Conditions in Higher Elevations
Travelers heading to high elevation areas in Eastern Oregon should be ready for winter weather.
The National Weather Service forecasts predict low temperatures and rain will...
Oct. 19 Event to Focus on Boardman Livability Issues
The Boardman Community Development Association is hosting a community enhancement meeting seeking ideas to improve Boardman.
The meeting is set for Oct. 19 at 6:30...
