Former HSD Staffer To Be Next Helix Superintendent, Principal
The Helix School District School Board has hired Brad Bixler as the new superintendent and principal for the district.
Bixler is currently the human resources...
April 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported nine new COVID-19 cases - the same number of new cases as Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall...
Gas Price Increases Hit the Brakes
Production increases of gasoline and a dip in crude oil prices are helping to put the brakes on rising pump prices. Most states including...
Free Workshop to Help Soon-To-Be Drivers Get a Feel for the Road
The Kiwanis Club of Hermiston is partnering with Rogers Toyota of Hermiston and the Hermiston Police Department to present Starting Right, a free workshop...
FEMA to Provide Financial Help for COVID-Related Funeral Costs
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that FEMA is providing financial assistance for eligible COVID-19 related funeral expenses incurred after January...
Parks Department Offering Dog, Puppy Training Beginning Saturday
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is again offering dog and puppy training by Paws Off Obedience.
Classes begin this Saturday, April 17 and run...
Have a Bicycle You Want to Keep? Follow These Simple Tips
The Hermiston Police Department has been finding a number of abandoned bikes in town lately, many mostly likely stolen and later dumped off somewhere.
Most...
District Officials Break Ground for Two New Elementary Schools
On the day when all Hermiston students returned to in-class instruction, Hermiston School District officials and board members held ground-breaking ceremonies for two new...
April 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported nine new COVID-19 cases - down two from Tuesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,993. There are...
Water Service to Be Turned Off Near W. Ridgeway Water Project Today
Water service will be temporarily turned off for residents and businesses in the area of the W. Ridgeway Water Project beginning at 8 a.m....
Umatilla Library to Hold Grand Opening of StoryWalk on Wednesday
The Umatilla Public Library will host the grand opening of their permanent StoryWalk in Hash Park tomorrow, April 14 from 3 to 5 p.m.
Everyone...
Starkey Experimental Forest Elk Tags to Be Reduced for 2021 Season
The number of elk tags available for two hunts in Starkey Experimental Forest this fall will be reduced from what is currently printed in...
April 13: Umatilla County Health Reports 11 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 11 new COVID-19 cases - up eight from Monday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 7,984. There are...
Oregonians 16 & Over Will Be Eligible for Vaccines Beginning April 19
On Monday, April 19, everyone who is 16 and older will be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine.
While it’s exciting that so many folks will be able to...
Fishery Managers Set Spring Chinook Season May 1-June 30 on Hood River
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife has set regulations for a spring Chinook fishery on the Hood River:
Open for adult hatchery Chinook...
Boardman Chamber to Host 1st of Several Candidate Forums on Tuesday
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will host a series of six online forums for candidates seeking office in Morrow County’s May 18, 2021 special...
Physiatrists Join Good Shepherd’s Physical Medicine & Rehab Clinic
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed physiatrists Trey Rigert, MD and David Russo, DO, MPH, MS to the Good Shepherd Medical Group’s...
April 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 3 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 3 new COVID-19 cases - down seven from Friday.
Today's new cases - which includes new cases reported Friday through...
Umatilla Extends Deadline for Vendors to Apply for Saturday Market
The city of Umatilla has extended the deadline to submit a Saturday Market vendor application to April 26.
Vendors can apply directly online or they...
Boardman Sponsoring Community Clean-Up Program Throughout April
The city of Boardman is sponsoring a community-wide clean-up program during the month of April to encourage citizens to clean up their residences by...
