Senate Confirms Chuck Sams as National Parks Service Director
The United States Senate unanimously approved the nomination of Chuck Sams as National Park Service Director after U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., went to the Senate floor...
Nov. 19: Umatilla County Health Reports 6 New COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported six more county residents have died from COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths in the county to 176.
Umatilla...
Access Issues Exist for Mid-Coast Elk Hunters Due to Recent Storms
Coast elk hunters heading out for the second season starting Saturday, Nov. 20 should be aware of road closures due to damage caused by...
Legal Hunters Serve as Extra Eyes, Uncover More Poaching Cases
A black-tailed doe and cow elk, both shot multiple times and left to waste, are the latest targets of poachers in the Tillamook area.
The...
Heppner Main Street Businesses Holding Special Event on Friday
Heppner’s Main Street businesses and vendors are hosting Pink Friday Main Street Market tomorrow, Nov. 19 from 3 to 7 p.m.
Stores participating in the...
Nov. 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new cases - up six from Wednesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 15,019. There...
Good Shepherd to Hold COVID-19 Mass Vaccine Events
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering free COVID vaccines, including initial series (1st & 2nd) and booster (3rd) doses.
No appointment is needed and community...
Oregon Unemployment Rates Fell to 4.4 Percent in October
Oregon’s unemployment rate dropped to 4.4 percent in October from 4.7 percent in September, according to the Oregon Employment Department.
October was the fifth straight...
Fair Extends Deadline to Apply for 2022 Umatilla County Fair Court
The Umatilla County Fair has extended the deadline for accepting 2022 Fair Court applications.
The new application submission deadline is 9 a.m., Monday, Nov. 22. The...
Irrigon to Host Holiday Bazaar
The city of Irrigon will host a holiday bazaar this Saturday, Nov. 20 and again on Saturday, Dec. 11 on the Irrigon Plaza.
Both events...
Thanksgiving Travel Expected to Rebound to Pre-Pandemic Levels
AAA projects 53.4 million Americans (16.2 percent of the population) will travel for the Thanksgiving holiday, up 13 percent from 2020.
This brings travel within...
Nov. 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 170th COVID-19 Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 170th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 170th death with COVID-19 is a 58-year-old male who tested...
USDA, ODA Fund 15 Oregon Specialty Crop Block Grant Projects
The Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture conducts an annual competitive solicitation to award Specialty Crop Block...
SAGE Store in Boardman to Host Ladies’ Night on Thursday
Ladies’ Night at the SAGE Store is happening this Thursday, Nov. 18 at the SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman.
The event starts at...
Boardman’s SAGE Center Hosting Family Movie Night on Nov. 19
The SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, will host a family-friendly movie event on Friday, Nov. 19.
Jumanji: The Next Level will be showing...
Nov. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 21 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 21 new cases - down seven from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 14,993. There...
New Study Provides Insights on Driver Behaviors During Pandemic
A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety finds drivers admit to dangerous behaviors behind the wheel such as speeding and texting...
City of Hermiston Hires Brandon Artz as Parks & Rec Director
The city of Hermiston has hired Brandon Artz as the director of the Hermiston Parks & Recreation Department.
Artz has been the department’s recreation supervisor...
Nov. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 3 New COVID-19 Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported three more county residents have died from COVID-19 - the 167th, 168th and 169th deaths due to the virus.
Umatilla...
Hermiston 2040 Vision Lab Workshops Set for This Week
The city of Hermiston will be hosting a series of “vision labs” this week on findings from the Hermiston 2040 Committee.
Over the past several...
