Altrusa Seeking Nominations for Outstanding Young Citizen Award
The Altrusa International Foundation of Hermiston is seeking nominations for the annual Outstanding Young Citizen Award.
The award will be presented at the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce's Distinguished...
Jump in Gasoline Demand Has Little Impact on Prices or Supplies
U.S. demand for gasoline shot up in the last week which would usually translate to fairly large gains in pump prices. Most states, however,...
Jan. 27: Umatilla County Health Reports 30 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 30 new cases of COVID-19 - up 13 from Tuesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,109 There are...
Funland Playground Could Be Ready to Open by Memorial Day Weekend
The new Funland Playground could be ready for the public by the end of May.
That was the message given by Hermiston Parks & Recreation...
First Graders, Kindergarteners to Return to Class for Hybrid Learning
As Hermiston ZIP code metrics decline regarding COVID-19 cases, Hermiston School District elementary administrators are building a plan for the return of kindergarten and...
Hermiston Residents Can Recycle Christmas Trees at Butte Park
Hermiston residents may bring their Christmas trees to Butte Park through Jan. 31 to be chipped into ground cover for the city’s parks and...
Kayak Public Transit Partnering to Bring Service to Boardman, Port
Kayak Public Transit and The LOOP have partnered with Umatilla and Morrow counties to begin extending services to the city of Boardman and the...
Vast Majority of Districts in IMESD Had Grad Rates Above State Average
Despite a 2019-20 school year marked by major COVID-19 challenges, Oregon’s Class of 2020 achieved the highest graduation rate ever in the state. The...
Jan. 26: Umatilla County Health Reports 74th Death Due to COVID
Umatilla County Health today reported the 74th death in the county due to coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 74th death with COVID-19 is a 70-year-old male who...
Council Postpones Awarding City Hall Contract Until Next Meeting
The city of Hermiston will have to wait at least two more weeks before awarding the contract for a new city hall.
Bids for the...
Jan. 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 73rd COVID Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 73rd death in the county due to coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 73rd death with COVID-19 is a 70-year-old male who...
Free Drive-Through & Walk-Up COVID Testing Set for Tomorrow
Oregon Health Authority is hosting a free drive-through and walk-up COVID-19 testing clinic tomorrow, Jan. 26 at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in...
Hermiston School District Releases Updated Plan for Students’ Return
The Hermiston School District will change its focus in calculating COVID-19 case rates as it plans for more students to return to in-person instruction.
In...
Teresa Dunn’s Artwork Reflects Her Dual Cultural Heritages
The East Oregonian Gallery at the Pendleton Center for the Arts has been transformed from a holiday shopping venue back to a formal gallery...
Hermiston City Council to Review Bids Monday for City Hall Construction
The Hermiston City Council will review bids for a package of construction projects including the city hall expansion at its Monday meeting.
Bids were received...
PPP Re-Opens to All Lenders Accepting PPP Applications
Eligible small businesses can now submit Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) First and Second Draw applications to any participating PPP lender starting today.
What’s the difference...
Jan. 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 72nd Death Due to COVID
Umatilla County Health today reported the 72nd death in the county due to coronavirus.
No additional details are available.
The health department today also reported 51...
Are Oregon Employees Leaving Dollars On the Table?
Employees may be eligible for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC or EIC), a benefit for working people with low to moderate income, particularly...
Jan. 21: Umatilla County Health Reports 34 New COVID Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 34 new cases of coronavirus - down 19 from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 6,941. There are...
OHA: Oregon Now Surpassing Daily COVID-19 Vaccination Goal
Vaccination sites across the state are now keeping up with Gov. Kate Brown’s goal of administering 12,000 vaccinations per day, according to the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).
Oregon first...
