Hermiston Rotary Club Adding New Picnic Shelter to Funland Playground
With the help of the Walmart Distribution Center, Hermiston Rotary Club members are contributing to the new Funland Playground by funding and constructing a...
UEC, University of Oregon Partnering to Provide Free COVID Testing
Thanks to a partnership with University of Oregon and its research project, RADx-Up, Umatilla Electric Cooperative will be one of four local sites hosting...
Hermiston Downtown District Hosting ‘First Thursday” Event on Feb. 4
Hermiston Downtown District invites everyone to come shop during this month’s First Thursday event, set for tomorrow, Feb. 4 from 4:30 to 7 p.m.
To...
Feb. 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 New COVID-Related Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported the 75th and 76th deaths in the county due to COVID-19- both inmates.
Umatilla County’s 75th death with COVID-19 is...
‘Grab-and-Go’ Spaghetti Feed Set for Stanfield Community Center
A “grab-and-go” spaghetti feed is set for Friday, Feb. 12 in Stanfield.
The event goes from 2 to 7 at the Stanfield Community Center. The...
Father-Daughter Dance Committee Postpones Ball Until May 2022
Due to continuing health and safety concerns related to the COVID pandemic, the Me and My Prince Ball Committee has decided to further postpone...
Feb. 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 24 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 24 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,242. There are currently 338 presumed cases of...
Man Appeals His 50-Month Sentence; Re-Trial Gets Him 70 Months
A Milton-Freewater man who appealed a 50-month sentence for a stabbing incident has now been sentenced to 70 months in prison after being granted...
Former Commissioner Candidate Sentenced for Initiating False Report
Jonathan Elisha Lopez, who ran for Umatilla County Commission in 2020, has pleaded guilty to initiating a false report.
Lopez, 30, entered his guilty plea...
Hermiston Man Gets 200 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Incest
A Hermiston man was sentenced to 200 years in prison after pleading guilty to 19 sexual offense counts involving his granddaughter.
Umatilla County District Attorney...
City of Umatilla Offering Craft, Sports Opportunities for Kids
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department is offering some fun craft and sports opportunities for kids over the next few months. Visit the city...
Feb. 1: Umatilla County Health Reports 52 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 52 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the county's...
Community colleges celebrating CTE Month Throughout February
Oregon community colleges will raise awareness of and advocate for career and technical education (CTE) programs throughout the month of February in honor of...
Hermiston Chamber Seeks Nominations for Awards Banquet
Today is the last day to nominate someone for Hermiston’s 51st annual Distinguished Citizens Awards Banquet.
Although the exact date has not been set, the...
City of Hermiston Gives Its Dogs Something to Bark About
Part of Butte Park has gone to the dogs - literally.
The city of Hermiston has created a dog park near the spray pad at...
Hermiston School District Releases Kindergarten, 1st Grade Schedule
The Hermiston School District has outlined the kindergarten and first grade hybrid learning model, which involves two cohorts on opposite schedules.
Those students returning to...
Jan. 29: Umatilla County Health Reports 33 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 33 new cases of COVID-19 - up nine from Thursday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,166. There are...
Hermiston Public Library to Hold Coat Drive for Kids Throughout January
The Hermiston Public Library is currently holding a coat drive for children in need.
All coats will be donated to Sweet Potato’s Closet, a local...
Jan. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 24 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 24 new cases of COVID-19 - down six from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,133. There are...
Hermiston School District Puts Fall Sports Schedule on Hold
The Hermiston School District has put its fall sports schedule on hold after Tri-Cities’ teams have chosen not to travel to Hermiston nor host...
