Ratio of New COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County Highest in State
For the two-week period of July 11-24, Umatilla County had the highest ratio of new COVID-19 cases per population in the state.
According to the...
New Program to Help Morrow County Expand Broadband Access
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) today announced the placement of two American Connection Corps (ACC) fellows in Tillamook and Morrow counties to help advance broadband availability...
Umatilla Electric Announces Winners of Youth Entrepreneur Contest
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has selected the winners of the UEC Youth Entrepreneur Contest.
The first-place prize of $1,000 was awarded to...
With School Year Looming, Key Questions Remain Unanswered
With just about one month before school starts, there remains far more questions than answers when it comes to how the year will play...
City of Hermiston Doles out More Than $27,000 in Grant Money
The Hermiston Recreation Project Advisory Committee awarded $27,525 in grants to five local organizations.
The grants come from the Transient Room Tax or TRT fund...
PCA’s Rock & Roll Camp Turns 16
The free Rock & Roll Camp sponsored by the Pendleton Center for the Arts reaches an important milestone this year.
“I can’t believe Rock Camp...
School District Hires Dave Padilla to Lead Hermiston High Baseball Team
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced Dave Padilla as the new Hermiston High School head baseball coach.
A former Bulldog baseball...
Hermiston School District’s HR Manager to Be Honored in D.C.
Donna Thomas, human resources manager for the Hermiston School District, was named Human Resources Specialist/Support Staff of the year for 2021 by the American...
Fair Announces Main Stage Entertainers, Updates for 2021 Event
With the Umatilla County Fair set to return next month, the fair board has announced most of the Main Stage lineup for fair week.
Everclear...
Dog Found Hiding Under Bed Following Hermiston House Fire
No one was injured Monday – not even a dog hiding under a bed - in a house fire in Hermiston.
Just before 3 p.m.,...
Motorist Dies in I-84 Collision
A Washington motorist was killed Monday evening in a collision on Interstate 84.
Just after 7:30 p.m., Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded...
Hermiston Seeks to Determine Extent of Broadband Gaps Within City
The city of Hermiston has a broadband issue – but what exactly that issue is and the extent of it is not entirely known.
Sure,...
Umatilla Man Charged with Alleged Robbery of Hermiston Metro Mart
A Umatilla man is in jail after being arrested on Monday on a robbery charge.
Baustun Alan Burgin, 20, was charged with second-degree burglary for...
SAGE Center to Be Site of New STEAM-Related Classroom
The Port of Morrow’s Sustainable Agriculture and Energy (SAGE) Center in Boardman – otherwise known as the SAGE Center - has been selected as...
No Injuries Reported in Vehicle Fire
No one was injured Friday in a vehicle fire on Interstate 82 near Bridge Road.
Around 9 a.m., Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to...
Child Dies in I-84 Collision
A child died Friday morning in a two-vehicle collision on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police responded around 6:30 a.m. to a report of a...
Latest Charges Add to Irrigon Man’s Long History of Arrests, Citations
An Irrigon man with a long history of arrests has been jailed on burglary and other charges after the alleged crime was witnessed by...
UEC Business Resource Center Offers Some Tips to Grow Your Business
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative's Business Resource Center announced the following updates:
Facebook Marketing Strategies
Are you looking for assistance with marketing your business on social media? Click...
Hermiston School District Earns 15th Certificate for Financial Reporting
The Hermiston School District received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting for the 15th times.
The certificate is from the Government Finance Officers Association of...
Industrial Park Project Aims to Attract Manufacturing Jobs & More
Ground was broken Wednesday to extend paved roads, water lines, sewer pipes, and upgraded electrical power to the South Hermiston Industrial Park (SHIP).
The construction...
