BLM to Remove 390 Wild Horses
The Bureau of Land Management Burns District announced plans to conduct a helicopter gather of wild horses within and immediately adjacent to the Stinkingwater...
Aug. 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 114 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 114 new cases of COVID-19 - up 32 from Friday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
Aug. 1: Hugo Orlando Valencia, 24, was arrested on the 200 block of W....
Free Webinar to Focus on Expanding Business in China Via E-Commerce
Business Oregon, the Oregon Department of Agriculture and others are partnering to present a free webinar focusing the E-commerce in China.
The free webinar is...
Ratio of New COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County Highest in State
For the two-week period of July 11-24, Umatilla County had the highest ratio of new COVID-19 cases per population in the state.
According to the...
July 30: Umatilla County Health Reports 82 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 82 new cases of COVID-19 - down 27 from Thursday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to...
New Program to Help Morrow County Expand Broadband Access
Tillamook County Creamery Association (TCCA) today announced the placement of two American Connection Corps (ACC) fellows in Tillamook and Morrow counties to help advance broadband availability...
Flood Town Books in Heppner to Hold Grand Opening on July 31
Flood Town Books, 413 N. Main St. in Heppner, will hold a grand opening event on July 31 from 4 to 8 p.m.
There will...
Good Shepherd to Offer Presentation on Distraction-Free Driving
Good Shepherd Health Care System will host the Hang Up and Drive free virtual presentation on Tuesday, Aug. 3 from noon to 1 p.m.
Advocates...
July 29: Umatilla County Health Reports 109 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 109 new cases of COVID-19 - an increase of 55 over Wednesday's total.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall...
Umatilla Electric Announces Winners of Youth Entrepreneur Contest
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Board of Directors has selected the winners of the UEC Youth Entrepreneur Contest.
The first-place prize of $1,000 was awarded to...
With School Year Looming, Key Questions Remain Unanswered
With just about one month before school starts, there remains far more questions than answers when it comes to how the year will play...
Heat Advisory Issued as Temps Expected to Reach as High as 108
A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Lower Columbia Basin that will be in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday.
The National Weather Service issued...
July 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID-19 Deaths
The death toll from COVID-19 climbed to 94 today after Umatilla County Health reported two more county residents have died from the virus.
Umatilla County’s...
Business Oregon Presenting Free Webinar Today on Exporting
Business Oregon is holding an informative webinar from 2 to 3 p.m. today for leaders who are interested in exploring new sales channels. Exporting...
Ecosystem Restoration Project Set to Begin at Clover Island This Fall
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Walla Walla District (Corps) on Monday, awarded a $4 million construction contract to TDX Power Services, LLC to...
HPD Arrest Log
The following are recent arrests made by the Hermiston Police Department:
July 25: Ronald Layne Storment, 49, was arrested on the 300 block of S.E....
July 27: Umatilla County Health Reports 110 New Cases of COVID-19
New cases of COVID-19 continue to rise sharply in Umatilla County as the health department today reported 110 new cases of COVID-19 for Umatilla...
Car Crashes into Banks of Grande Ronde River After Driver Falls Asleep
Four people were injured Sunday morning when their vehicle went off the road on Interstate 84 and crashed into the banks of the Grande...
City of Hermiston Doles out More Than $27,000 in Grant Money
The Hermiston Recreation Project Advisory Committee awarded $27,525 in grants to five local organizations.
The grants come from the Transient Room Tax or TRT fund...
