Governor Announces 2-Week Freeze as COVID “Rages” Across State
As Oregon sees a second consecutive day with more than 1,000 new COVID-19 cases, Gov. Kate Brown on Friday announced a statewide “two-week freeze.”...
Giving Tree to Help South Morrow County Families Facing Tough Times
The Neighborhood Center of South Morrow County, 441 N. Main St. in Heppner, is hosting a Giving Tree for area families who could use...
Nov. 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 40 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 40 new coronavirus cases.
Today's cases bring the county's overall total to 3,618. There are currently 198 presumptive cases -...
AAA: Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Drop 10 Percent due to Pandemic
Thanksgiving travel will be on the lighter side this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
AAA projects a drop of at least 10 percent with...
Like Everything Else These Days, Hermiston Farm Fair Going Virtual
The 47th annual Hermiston Farm Fair will be held online this year on Dec. 2-4.
The three-day agricultural forum is sponsored by Oregon State University’s...
COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County Much Higher than Nearby Counties
Umatilla County Health today reported 74 new coronavirus cases - nearly three times the number of new cases in four nearby counties combined.
Today's cases...
Good Shepherd Ready to Give Out Hundreds of Free Flu Shots
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is providing another free drive-thru flu shot event this Saturday, Nov. 14.
The event goes from 8 a.m. to...
Hermiston Christmas Bazaar Set for Nov. 28 at Community Center
The 2020 Hermiston Christmas Bazaar, hosted by the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department, is set for Saturday, Nov. 28 at the Hermiston Community Center.
The...
Hermiston City Council Appoints Spicerkuhn to Fill Vacant Seat
The Hermiston City Council will have three new faces when it meets in January after Phillip Spicerkuhn was appointed on Monday to fill a...
Search and Rescue Locates Hunters
A pair of hunters were rescued early Monday morning after getting disoriented in the Coyote Ridge area.
Several Umatilla County Search and Rescue members arrived...
Hermiston Altrusa Awards Scholarships to 4 Women
Altrusa International of Hermiston has named four women as recipients of the Linda Gilleese Memorial Scholarship.
To be eligible, applicants must be currently enrolled in...
Nov. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 21 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 21 new coronavirus cases.
Today's cases bring the county's overall total to 3,504. There are currently 188 presumptive cases. A...
Veteran’s Day Car Parade Canceled Due to Public Gathering Restrictions
Due to Gov. Kate Brown’s new restrictions on public gatherings in Umatilla County, the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce has canceled the Veteran's Day Car...
Hermiston Council Votes to Increase Electric Rate in 2 Phases During 2021
The Hermiston City Council did what the mayor called “the worst part of the job” Monday night in voting to increase electrical rates for...
Good Shepherd Will Be Offering Free Drive-Through Flu Shots on Nov. 14
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a second free drive-through flu shot clinic on Saturday, Nov. 14 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Shots...
Hermiston Chamber to Host Veterans Day Car Parade on Main Street
Due to COVID-19, the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will not be hosting their annual Veterans Day breakfast this year. Instead, they invite all Armed...
Soroptimists Has Financial Aid for Women Aiming to Better Their Lives
Soroptimist International of the Greater Hermiston Area has financial aid available for women in Umatilla and Morrow counties who are head of their household...
Hermiston School District to Offer Limited Lunch Service on Nov. 11
In observance of Veterans Day, Hermiston School District will provide a limited lunch service Wednesday, Nov. 11.
Families may pick up the Wednesday lunch and...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 possession of controlled substance offense
2...
Nov. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 60 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 60 new coronavirus cases.
Today's cases - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the county's overall...
