Heat Wave Could Bring Record Temperatures for Month of June
It's getting hot there and will only get hotter, according to the National Weather Service.
Temperatures in the coming days will threaten June records with...
Good Shepherd Hosting Free Concussion Virtual Presentation
Good Shepherd Health Care System will host the free Concussion Basics virtual presentation this Friday, June 25 from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Concussions are surprisingly...
UEC May Implement New Measure for Safety During Wildfire Season
As wildfires grow as a public concern, Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) continues to enhance its mitigation efforts by adopting new measures and protocols aimed...
1 Dead in Residential Fire; Batteries Were Removed from Smoke Alarm
Umatilla County Fire District #1 is cautioning residents to check their smoke alarms regularly and keep the batteries in them after a Hermiston resident...
June 23: Umatilla County Health Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported seven new COVID-19 cases - nine fewer than Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,651. There are...
Despite Higher Demand, Gasoline Prices Holding Steady
Growing gasoline stocks in the U.S. are helping to keep gas prices mostly stable in Oregon and across the country.
Pump prices either held steady...
Deadline Looms to Sign Up for Umatilla Library’s Wine & Art Event
Thursday, June 24, is the last day to sign up for Umatilla Public Library’s free Wine & Art event this Friday, June 25 in...
Hermiston Hires Romaine Smith as New Boys Basketball Coach
Hermiston High School will have a new boys basketball coach next season.
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced Romaine Smith as...
June 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new COVID-19 cases - up 15 from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,644. There...
Library District Board to Meet June 24
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, June 24.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Virtual Fair on Medicare on June 23
Good Shepherd Health Care System is hosting the free Medicare Virtual Fair on Wednesday, June 23 from 12 to 4 p.m.
This national fair is...
School District Hires Bunn to Be Hermiston High Volleyball Coach
Hermiston School District Athletics and Activities Director Larry Usher announced that Megan Bunn will be the next Hermiston High School volleyball coach.
A meet and greet...
Grand Opening for Windermere Group One Set for June 23 in Boardman
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for Windermere Group One's new Boardman location this Wednesday, June 23.
The...
Chimpanzee Shot and Killed After Attacking 2 Women in Pendleton
A pet chimpanzee was shot and killed Sunday morning in Pendleton after it attacked its owner and her daughter.
Just around 8 a.m., Umatilla County...
Oregon Special Districts Getting Left Out of COVID-Related Funding
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) is expected to provide Oregon with approximately $2.6 billion in discretionary federal recovery funds for state needs.
How much...
June 21: Umatilla County Health Reports 1 New COVID-19 Case
Umatilla County Health today reported one new COVID-19 cases - a decrease of 27 from Friday's total.
Today's lone case brings the county's overall total...
Baby, It’s Hot Outside: Weather Service Issues Heat Advisory
A heat advisory has been issued for today and will remain in effect until 9 p.m. tonight.
The National Weather Service has issued the heat...
Chlorine Shortage Impacting Cities Throughout the West Coast
An equipment failure at a manufacturing facility on the West Coast has resulted in a shortage in chlorine for cities throughout the West Coast.
The...
Hermiston Man Jailed, Charged in Connection to Downtown Burglary
A Hermiston man has been arrested and charged with a burglary of downtown business while another suspect remains at large.
Officers with the Hermiston Police...
IMESD Cancels 2021 Children’s Rodeo
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) has canceled the annual Children’s Rodeo for 2021.
Health and safety concerns regarding COVID-19 guided the decision for the...
