M.C. School District to Put $138 Million Bond Measure on Ballot
The Morrow County School District School Board made it official Monday night – the district is going out for a bond in May 2022.
The...
Oregon To Get More than $35 Million for Federal Wildlife, Fish Restoration
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that Oregon will receive more than $35.1 million in federal Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration (WSFR)...
Liz Marvin Named Executive Director of Community Health Foundation
The Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has named Liz Marvin as the new executive director of the Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation.
Marvin, who’s...
Feb. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 59 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 59 new cases of COVID-19 - an increase of 19 over Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new...
Hermiston Council to Hold Work Session, Council Meeting Tonight
The Hermiston City Council will hold a work session at 6 p.m. tonight to discuss pension obligation bonds prior to its regular meeting.
Following the...
Boardman City Council to Hear Appeal of Planning Commission Decision
The Boardman City Council will hold a special meeting on Tuesday prior to its regularly scheduled council meeting.
Both meetings will be held via Zoom.
The...
Unique Artwork Going on Display at Pendleton Center for the Arts
This month, visitors to the Pendleton Center for the Arts’ main gallery space won’t see artwork on the walls. Instead, they will encounter brightly...
The Dalles Poet David Pickering to Speak on PCA’s Virtual Stage
The First Draft Writers’ Series at the Pendleton Center for the Arts will remain Zoom based for February, inviting poet David Pickering to the...
Sewer Blockage Keeps Armand Larive Middle School Students Home
Armand Larive Middle School students get the day off today.
Due to a sewer blockage, there will be no school for ALMS students.
School is expected...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Feb. 9: Marvin Oliver Campbell, 54, was arrested on the 600 block of N....
Good Shepherd Offers Free Healthy Cooking Class for Seniors on Budget
Good Shepherd Health Care System will offer the free Healthy Cooking for Seniors on a Budget class on Monday, Feb. 14 from 2 to...
Feb. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 40 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 40 new cases of COVID-19 - down 23 from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
Area High School Seniors Encouraged to Apply for AWS STEM Scholarships
Amazon Web Services recently announced the opening of the 2022 applications for the AWS InCommunities Scholarship Program, which offers grants to high school seniors in designated...
Good Shepherd Offering Drive-Thru COVID-19 Vaccines Today
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is offering free COVID-19 vaccines today.
The free vaccines include initial series (1st & 2nd) and booster (3rd) doses.
The vaccines...
Silage Fire Continues to Burn
The silage fire continues to burn at Columbia Basin Ag Management on Highway 207.
The company had scaled back extinguishment efforts but were continuing to...
$2 Million in Grants Available to Expand Meat Processing Industry
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Alexis Taylor announces the launch of a six-week application period for the new Oregon Meat Processing Infrastructure...
Feb. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 63 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 63 new cases of COVID-19 - an increase of 17 over Wednesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall...
Hermiston Chamber of Commerce Seeks DSA Nominations
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce is seeking nominations for the annual Distinguished Service Awards banquet.
The event is set for Wednesday, March 2 at the...
Feb. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 197th, 198th COVID Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported the 197th and 198th county residents have died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 197th death with COVID-19 is a 71-year-old male...
Smith Urges Caution Despite State’s Positive Revenue Forecast
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) released the following statement in response to the revenue forecast announced today:
“Today's revenue forecast continues the upward trend of previous...
