Anderson Hansell, Gardner Elected to Hermiston School Board
The Hermiston School Board will have a couple of new faces when it begins its next term.
On Tuesday, Sally Anderson Hansell defeated incumbent Brent...
Voters Approve $13 Million Bond Measure for County Fire District
Umatilla County voters on Tuesday approved a $13 million bond measure for the Umatilla County Fire District No. 1.
The fire district covers the greater...
May 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 26 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 26 new COVID-19 cases - an increase of nine from Monday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,320....
Umatilla Parks Department Hosting Family Craft Night on May 28
The Umatilla Parks and Recreation Department is hosting Family Craft Night on Friday, May 28 in Village Square Park. The event is free to...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
Three information reports
Four crash investigations
One...
May 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
For the third straight day, Umatilla County Health reported 17 new COVID-19 cases today.
Today's new cases - which include new cases reported Friday through...
Motorcyclist Dies in Accident
A motorcyclist died Saturday afternoon in an accident on Highway 395.
The Oregon State Police (OSP) responded to a report of a motorcycle accident at...
May 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new COVID-19 cases - the same figure as Thursday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,277. There...
Western States Approve Vaccinations for People 12 and Older
On May 12, the Western States Scientific Safety Review Workgroup agreed to extend COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to people ages 12 and older.
The workgroup concluded that the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine is “safe and effective in...
Governor Says Fully Vaccinated People Need Not Wear Masks
On Thursday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued new guidance, which no longer requires that fully vaccinated people wear a mask or...
Hermiston Art Festival Takes Place Saturday Throughout Downtown
Hermiston Downtown District will present Art Festival 2021 this Saturday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Event-goers can stroll through downtown Hermiston and...
May 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 17 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 17 new COVID-19 cases - down two from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,260. There are...
Annual Wildhorse Pow Wow Canceled for Second Straight Year
Wildhorse Resort & Casino announced today the cancellation of the 2021 Wildhorse Pow Wow which was scheduled for July 2-4.
The annual outdoor event which...
House Republicans Call for Fully Reopened, Fully Funded Schools
House Republicans announced their support for $9.6 billion to fully fund schools. This amount was requested by the state’s education leaders to support the...
Education Service District Celebrates 2021 Crystal Apple Awards
The InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD) and its component school districts are proud to announce the winners of the 2021 Crystal Apple “Excellence in...
Hermiston Junior Academy Hosting Kindergarten Roundup on Friday
Hermiston Junior Academy, 1300 N.W. Academy Lane, is hosting Kindergarten Round-Up Visitation Day this Friday, May 14 for prospective students who will be 5...
May 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 19 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 19 new COVID-19 cases - down seven from Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 8,243. There are...
Umatilla County to Get Money for Emergency Housing Vouchers
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that 31 Oregon counties and cities – including Umatilla County - will receive about $12.8...
Hermiston Spring Bazaar Set for Community Center on Saturday
More than 80 local and regional vendors will open booths with hand-made and artisan products for sale at the Hermiston Spring Bazaar on Saturday,...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies in Custody
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) adult in custody, Rickie S. Sibbitt, died May 7.
Sibbitt was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in...
