Umatilla Electric Implements Advanced Measures For Reliability
With over 2,300 miles of energized line across a nearly 2,000-square-mile service territory in northeast Oregon, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) continues to implement advanced...
Irrigon Senior Center to Serve Up Fund-Raiser Breakfast on Jan. 29
The Irrigon Senior Center will hold a fund-raiser breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 29.
Breakfast will be served from 7 to 11 a.m. The cost is...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Caregivers Workshop
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering the free Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop from Jan. 31 through March 7.
This six-week workshop gives caregivers...
Hermiston Chamber Seeks Nominations for Service Awards
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the return of the annual Distinguished Service Awards banquet.
The event is set for Wednesday, March...
Jan. 26: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported the 191st and 192nd county residents have died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 191st death with COVID-19 is a 69-year-old female...
City Council Adopts Hermiston’s Vision for Next 20 Years
The city of Hermiston officially has a pathway to its future – or at least the next 20 years.
On Monday, the Hermiston City Council...
G.S. Patient Shares Mako Robotic Knee Replacement Testimonial
Are you considering knee replacement surgery but, perhaps, are a little apprehensive? You might want to hear from a local patient who’s happy to...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Jan. 22: Hermelinda Chavez-Claudio, 30, was arrested on the 1300 block of N. First...
Community College Association Celebrates Its Board Members
January is National Board Member Appreciation Month, and Oregon Community College
Association is thanking all of its board members from across the state, as well as...
Jan. 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 209 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 209 new cases of COVID-19 - down 328 over Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
Fish & Wildlife Art Contest to Award $2,000 to Winning Artists
Artists are invited to compete in one or all three of the Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife's (ODFW) 2023 stamp art competitions.
The winning...
Jan. 24: Umatilla County Surpasses 20,000 COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 537 new cases of COVID-19 - an increase of 221 over Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet Thursday
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Jan. 27.
The meeting will be via zoom. A copy of the agenda...
Hermiston Senior Center Serving Lunches on Tuesdays & Thursdays
The Hermiston Senior Center is now serving in-house meals on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Those planning to attend lunch are asked to call 541-567-3582 before 11...
Poachers Kill 2 Pronghorn, Leave 2 Others Mortally Wounded in Thrill Kill
Poachers left two pronghorn antelope dead and two more to suffer on the night of Jan. 16 in a thrill kill near the eastern...
Port of Morrow CEO Ryan Neal Dies from COVID-19 Complications
Ryan Neal, the executive director of the Port of Morrow, died on Tuesday.
The Port of Morrow released a statement saying Neal, 40, had died...
Jan. 21: Umatilla County Health Reports 316 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 316 new cases of COVID-19 - an increase of 25 over Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall...
Hermiston School District Graduation Rates Continue to Climb
The Hermiston School District (HSD) had a graduation rate of 87.97 percent for the 2020-21 school year – an improvement of 4.23 percent over...
State Rep. Greg Smith Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
On Feb. 1 the Oregon Legislature will convene the 2022 Legislative Session. State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) offered the following statements regarding District 57...
Jan. 20: Umatilla County Health Reports 291 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 291 new cases of COVID-19 - eight less than Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 19,181....
