Umatilla Hosting ‘Mommy and Me Skate Night’ on Saturday
The city of Umatilla is hosting Mommy and Me Skate Night on Saturday, Jan. 15 at the Umatilla Ice Rink, on H Street between...
Umatilla County Announces Response to Big Spike in COVID-19 Cases
COVID-19 cases in Umatilla County are rapidly rising. Last week there were 352 cases of COVID-19 - a fourfold increase in cases from the...
Jan. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 188th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 188th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 188th death with COVID-19 is a 67-year-old male who tested...
Hermiston Parks Department to Host No School Day Camp for Kids
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department will host No School Day Camp for kids K-6th grade on Friday, Jan. 21 at the Eastern Oregon...
Jan. 6: Umatilla County Health Reports 306 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 306 new cases of COVID-19 - an increase of 89 over Wednesday's total.
It is the highest number of new...
New Detections of Deadly Virus Found in Oregon Wild Rabbits
More detections of rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) in a wild rabbit have been confirmed by the Oregon Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory including in...
Most Schools Canceled Today
Winter's snowy assault on eastern Oregon continues today as most area schools are closed for the day.
All schools in the cities of Hermiston, Umatilla,...
Be Free As a Bird During 12th Annual Eagle Watch in The Dalles
Take someone under your wing and bring them out to the 12th annual Eagle Watch at The Dalles Dam Visitor Center later this month.
The...
Donations of Winter Clothing Sought for Less Fortunate Families
Made To Thrive is teaming up with Umatilla County Fire District #1 to supply less fortunate families with warm clothing and other items in...
Interstate 84, Highway 395 Experiencing Closures Due to Weather
Heavy snow and wind is causing havoc throughout eastern Oregon.
Interstate 84 is closed in both directions between exit 216, six miles east of Pendleton,...
Jan. 5: Umatilla County Health Reports 217 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 217 new cases of COVID-19 - the highest single-day total in a year.
On Jan. 4, 2021, the health department...
More Snow On the Way
The National Weather Service out of Pendleton has issued a winter weather advisory for the Lower Columbia Basin and surrounding areas.
Snow is expected to...
ODOT: Be Ready for Road Delays with Winter Weather Continuing
Travelers everywhere in Oregon should prepare as dangerous winter weather persists this week making road conditions treacherous.
Around the state cars and trucks have found...
Most State Routes Are Now Open, But OR334 Remains Closed
Most state routes are currently open in eastern Oregon, with the exception of OR334 west of Athena in Umatilla County which will remain closed...
Jan. 4: Umatilla County Health Reports 292 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 292 new cases of COVID-19.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported between Dec. 30-Jan. 3 - bring...
Restored 1973 Camaro Z28 Stolen from Hermiston Storage Unit
A restored classic Camaro has been stolen from a Hermiston storage unit and the Umatilla County Sher’ff's Office is asking the public’s help in...
Many Schools Closed or on Delay Today Due to Weather
This post has been updated.
The following schools are closed today or are delaying the start of school:
Umatilla School District- closed
Hermiston School District...
Oregon Records Most New Cases of Coronavirus in Single Day
The news isn’t getting any better on the COVID-19 front.
On Dec. 30, Oregon reported 3,534 confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, bringing the state total...
Use Extra Caution When Driving Around Snowplows This Winter
Current weather conditions are making travel dangerous for all motorists, including snowplow drivers.
According to the Oregon Department of Transportation, there have been 10 crashes...
I-84 Now Open in E. Oregon
The westbound and eastbound lanes of Interstate 84 are now open in eastern Oregon, however, many other routes remain closed.
Crews from the Oregon Department...
