Umatilla Tribe to Receive $1.38 million as Part of Recovery Act of 2021
Oregon’s U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley said today that nine Oregon tribes will receive more than $10.5 million in affordable housing grants...
March 19: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new COVID-19 cases - up seven from Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,860. There are...
Demolition Begins on Old City Hall
Demolition work began this week on the old Hermiston City Hall building on Second Street.
The building was heavily damaged by smoke during a fire...
Umatilla Parks Department, Library Teaming Up for Scavenger Hunts
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department and the Umatilla Public Library are teaming up to host monthly Scavenger Hunts in the Park.
The March hunt...
Umatilla County Fire District Puts $13.1 Million Bond Measure on Ballot
Umatilla County Fire District #1 is asking voters to consider a bond measure in the May election, which will fund a variety of equipment,...
March 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 7 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 7 new COVID-19 cases - down six from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,846. There are...
Restaurateurs: Prepare Now for New $28.6 Billion Grant Program
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center has been informed of a $28.6 billion restaurant and bar grant program that will be made available...
Area Artists Encouraged to Submit Work for Open Regional Exhibit
Artists from across Northeast Oregon and Southeast Washington are encouraged to submit work for this year’s Open Regional Exhibit at the Pendleton Center for...
Good Shepherd Offering Free COVID Vaccine Clinics by Appointment
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is currently holding weekly vaccine events on its campus.
These events are by appointment only and only for those...
March 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 13 new COVID-19 cases - down five from Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,839. There are...
Applications Available for Morrow County High School Internships
More than 50 internship positions in the Morrow County High School Internship Program are now open and will begin next fall.
This program is available...
IMESD’s Director of Facilities Monitoring Radon in Schools
Ask somebody what they know about radon and they will probably say something like “isn’t that something found under some houses?”
Ask Larry Glaze and...
Sturgeon Retention Closes in John Day Pool Effective March 19
Sturgeon retention fishing will close in the John Day Pool of the Columbia River (John Day Dam upstream to McNary Dam) as of 11:59...
Umatilla Parks & Recreation Hosting Kids’ Craft Night on March 26
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department is hosting an in-person Kids’ Craft Night on Friday, March 26 at city hall, 700 Sixth St.
Kids will...
March 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 18 new COVID-19 cases.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,826. There are currently 362 presumed cases of...
Restaurant Revitalization Grant Program Part of Stimulus Package
Do you own a restaurant, food truck, bar, or are you a caterer? If so, you may be eligible for a new federal grant...
Grants Available to Help Small Businesses Behind on Lease
The Oregon Legislative Emergency Board allocated $100 million to Business Oregon for a new program to provide financial assistance to small businesses and commercial...
Boardman City Council Renews Development Incentives
In an effort to encourage new construction in Boardman, the Boardman City Council recently passed a resolution to temporarily waive water and sewer system...
Wrong-Way Driver Collides with Oregon State Police Trooper on I-84
A wrong-way driver suffered minor injuries Saturday afternoon after colliding with an Oregon State Police car on Interstate 84.
Just prior to 2 p.m., OSP...
Man Life Flighted to Hospital Following Snow Bike Accident
A Walla Walla man was Life Flighted to a hospital Saturday evening following a snow bike crash south of Highway 204.
Around 5:13 p.m. on...
