Feb. 19: Umatilla County Health Reports 12 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 12 new COVID-19 cases - down nine from Thursday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,559. There are currently...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 25.
The meeting will be at 5:30 p.m. via Zoom....
Umatilla Program Aimed at Helping Restaurants Impacted by COVID
The city of Umatilla has established a new grant program to assist restaurant operators located within Umatilla city limits who have been impacted by...
Umatilla County Infant Dies of COVID
A Umatilla County infant died from COVID-19, county health officials reported today.
Umatilla County Health said today that an infant was diagonosed with COVID-19 on...
Feb. 18: Umatilla County Health Reports 21 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 21 new COVID-19 cases - up 11 from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,547. There are currently...
Umatilla County COVID Vaccine Shipment Delayed by Weather
Umatilla County Public Health (UCo Health) said today that this week’s shipment of COVID-19 vaccines has been delayed due to weather, postponing the planned...
Hermiston District Expanding Hybrid Learning Through Fifth Grade
With the continued decline of Hermiston ZIP code COVID-19 case counts, Hermiston School District is planning to expand its hybrid instruction model through fifth...
BMCC Releases Honor Roll
Blue Mountain Community College fall term 2020-2021 honor roll recognition went to the following full-time students:
President’s List: 3.75 - 4.0 GPA:
Kayly Abercrombie, Stacey Adams,...
Sheriff’s Office, Community Partners Monitoring for Potential Flooding
Following the devastating flood events of the past couple of years, many in the region are wondering if or when it will happen again.
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office said today that the National Weather Service and Umatilla County Emergency Management are conducting regular briefings...
USDA Contributes $250,000 to Funland Playground Rebuild Project
The Funland Playground rebuild project in Hermiston got a big shot in the arm from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
The USDA Rural Development...
Feb. 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 10 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 10 new COVID-19 cases.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,526. There are currently 355 presumed cases of COVID-19....
Tollgate Highway Remains Closed
OR204 – otherwise known as the Tollgate Highway - remains closed between milepost zero near Weston and milepost 39 near Elgin due to severe...
COVID Vaccine Available to People Over 75 in Morrow County
The Morrow County Health Department now has COVID-19 vaccination appointments available for county residents ages 75 and over.
Those interested in receiving the vaccine can...
Feb. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 2 More COVID Deaths
Umatilla County Health today reported the 78th and 79th deaths in the county due to COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 78th death with COVID-19 is a 74-year-old...
Eastern Oregon Mission Set to Open Little Treasures Thrift Shop
Eastern Oregon Mission will open the weekly Little Treasures thrift shop on Wednesday, Feb. 17 to offer used clothing, household items and other surplus...
Good Shepherd Offering Virtual Workshop on Chronic Conditions
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering the free Living Well with Chronic Conditions virtual workshop now through March 16.
Classes are on Tuesdays, 1-3...
Poet Jack Lorts to Be Featured Reader at First Draft Writers’ Series
Poet Jack Lorts will be the featured reader at the First Draft Writers’ Series, a program of the Pendleton Center for the Arts, on...
HSD Cancels Classes for Today
The Hermiston School District has canceled all classes for today, Feb. 16 due to inclement weather.
For more information, visit the district's website.
Health Foundation Now Accepting Medical Scholarship Applications
Good Shepherd Community Health Foundation is accepting medical scholarship applications from qualified local students now through Feb. 28.
The foundation is again partnering with Tualatin...
COVID-19 Vaccines Now Available to Umatilla County Residents 75 & Older
Persons 75 and older are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination as of today, Monday, Feb. 15, Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) announed.
COVID-19 vaccination will continue...
