Sept. 23: Oregon Health Authority Reports 127th COVID-19 Death
The 127th Umatilla County resident has died from COVID-19, the Oregon Health Authority reported on Friday.
No additional details are yet available.
The OHA also reported...
Apply Now to Obtain I-84 Chain-Up Helper Permits for Eastern Oregon
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will issue permits for individuals interested in chaining up commercial vehicles during the winter months along specific sections...
Heritage Station Museum Celebrating Fall with Heritage Harvest
Heritage Station Museum in Pendleton is celebrating fall this Saturday, Sept. 25 at the Heritage Harvest event from 12 to 3 p.m.
Fun fall activities...
Did You Ever Want to Touch a Truck? You Can in Umatilla on Sept....
The city of Umatilla is hosting its second annual free Touch-A-Truck event this Saturday, Sept. 25 at Umatilla Marina Park.
Families are invited to the...
Columbia Development Authority to Meet Via Zoom on Sept. 30
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) Board will meet on Sept. 30 at 2 p.m.
Due to COVID restrictions the CDA has decided to meet via...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Sept. 20: Brian Harold Seelye, 33, was arrested on the 900 block of N.W. Stockton Avenue...
Boardman Chamber to Host Chamber After 5 Event at SAGE Center Sept. 23
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is inviting business owners to the new monthly networking event, Chamber After 5, on Thursday, Sept. 23 at 5...
City of Hermiston Accepting Applications to Serve on Library Board
The city of Hermiston is seeking applicants to serve on the Library Board.
Board members are advocates for the library within the greater Hermiston community,...
Sept. 22: Umatilla County Health Reports 126th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported another resident has died from COVID-19 - the 126th death in the county due to the virus.
Umatilla County’s 126th...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Welcomes 3 General Surgeons
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed three general surgeons - Marques Johnson, MD; David Maccabee, MD, FACS; and Ann Rust, MD, FACS...
West Nile Virus Still Persists Among Mosquitoes in Morrow County
West Nile virus has been detected in six additional mosquito pools captured the nights of Sept. 13-14 from various testing sites in the rural...
Umatilla County Special Library District Board to Meet on Sept. 23
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Sept. 23.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. at the...
EOVA to Host Regional Grants Program Workshop Sept. 28 & 29
This fall, the Eastern Oregon Visitor's Association (EOVA) will be launching its second regional grants program.
To help applicants prepare, EOVA is holding a two-part...
Sept. 21: Umatilla County Health Reports 134 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 134 new COVID-19 cases - up 84 from Monday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 17,165....
Good Shepherd Giving Free COVID-19 Vaccines at Weekly Clinics
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is holding weekly vaccine events on its campus at 610 NW 11th St., in Hermiston.
Vaccines will be given this...
State Rep. Greg Smith to Serve on House Committee on Redistricting
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) announced on Monday that he was appointed to the House Committee On Redistricting.
“I appreciate leadership on both sides of the...
Donner Joins Umatilla Electric Co-Op as Vice President of Finance & Rates
A longtime banking executive has joined Umatilla Electric (UEC) as vice president of finance and rates, a newly created position at the Hermiston-based cooperative.
John...
Only 10 Days Left to Participate in Hermiston 2040 Survey
There are just 10 days left to take part in the Hermsiton 2040 survey.
Hermiston 2040 is a community engagement effort to build a vision...
ODOT Begins Work on Highway 395 Curb Ramps This Week in Hermiston
A contractor for the Oregon Department of Transportation will begin working on curb ramps on Highway 395 on the south end of Hermiston starting...
Sept. 20: Umatilla County Health Reports 50 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 50 new COVID-19 cases - down 15 from Friday's total.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday...
