Dec. 20: Oregon Health Authority Reports 186th COVID-19 Death
This is an updated version with the correct numbers as reported by Umatilla County Health on Monday.
Umatilla County Health on Monday reported the 186th...
Gains in Construction Industry Help Jobless Rate Fall in November
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.2 percent in November, down from 4.4 percent in October.
The U.S. unemployment rate was also 4.2 percent in November....
Hermiston Crews Out Clearing Snow
The first snow of the season is on the ground and the city of Hermiston has its street crews out clearing the roadways.
On its...
Umatilla Electric Cooperative to Return $4 Million to Members
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors will return $4 million to Cooperative members in December as part of the utility’s Capital Credits program.
Checks will...
Good Shepherd to Hold COVID-19 Mass Vaccine Event on Dec. 21
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is offering free COVID vaccines, including initial series (1st & 2nd) and booster (3rd) doses on Tuesday, Dec. 21.
The...
Hermiston Man Faces Murder Charge Following Metro Mart Shooting
A Hermiston man has been charged with first-degree murder following a shooting death at the Metro Mart parking lot in Hermiston early Sunday morning.
Ethan...
Suspect in Hermiston Armed Bank Robbery in County Jail
The suspect in a Hermiston bank robbery Friday afternoon is in custody after leading police on short vehicle pursuit.
Just prior to 3 p.m., Hermiston...
National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory
A winter weather advisory is in effect for the Lower Columbia Basin with several inches of snow forecast between Sunday afternoon and 3 p.m....
OSP Shuts Down Unlicensed Cannabis Dispensary in E. Oregon
A retail marijuana store in La Grande was shut down on Thursday after it was discovered to be operating without license from the state...
Dec. 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 10 new cases of COVID-19 - down four from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,276....
Hermiston Altrusa Members Collecting Books to Fill Little Libraries
Altrusa International of Hermiston is holding a book collection event on Wednesday, Dec. 22 at the Hermiston Cinema.
Families attending the opening day of “Sing...
Sturgeon Retention Fishery in The Dalles Pool to Be Modified
Anglers will be able to retain sturgeon in The Dalles Pool (Columbia River from The Dalles Dam to John Day Dam) only on Mondays,...
City of Heppner Gearing up for Winter Festival This Saturday
The Heppner Winter Festival, presented by the Heppner Outreach Council, is set for this Saturday, Dec. 18.
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. with the light...
SAGE Center in Boardman to Show Jim Carrey’s Grinch on Friday
The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, will host a family-friendly movie event tomorrow, Dec. 17.
Dr Seuss’ How the Grinch Stole Christmas (the...
Umatilla Opens First Eco-Friendly Skating Rink in Region
Umatilla has opened the first sustainable skating rink in the region this holiday season.
The Glice Rink offers an ecological, zero-energy alternative to refrigerated ice....
USDA Hosting Webinar on Local Food Purchase Cooperative Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold an informational webinar for organizations interested in learning more about the Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program...
Dec. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 14 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 14 new cases of COVID-19 - down one from Wednesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,266....
E. Oregon Businesses Encouraged to Register for Entrepreneur Day
Eastern Oregon University Small Business Development Center, a partner with the Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center will host Entrepreneur Day on April 19,...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet Today
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held today.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the district office, 425...
Umatilla Fire District #1 Addresses Silage Fire in Southwest Hermiston
Umatilla County Fire District #1 released a statement on its Facebook page on Wednesday responding to a silage pile fire on the morning of...
