BMCC Closed Today Due to Weather
Blue Mountain Community College is closed today, Monday, Feb. 15, due to inclement weather.
Students are asked to connect with their instructors to confirm if...
Winter Storm Warning Issued for Eastern Oregon, SE Washington
A winter storm warning has been issued by the National Weather Service out of Pendleton.
The warning was issued around 5 a.m. today and will...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Opens Sleep Center in Hermiston
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) officially opened Good Shepherd Sleep Solutions in Hermiston.
The center, located at 610 NW 11th St., Suite E-19, is under the...
Hermiston Community Foundation to Manage Wilcox Endowment Fund
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) has formed a partnership with Alan and John Wilcox to create The Wilcox Family Endowment Fund.
The endowment fund...
Feb. 12: Umatilla County Health Reports 77th COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 77th county resident has died from COVID-19.
Umatilla County’s 77th death with COVID-19 is a 71-year-old male who tested...
Bailey-Fougnier Resigns as BMCC President Due to Health Reasons
Blue Mountain Community College President Dennis Bailey-Fougnier announced that he will be leaving his job effective today due to health reasons.
“BMCC is a fantastic...
Fish for Free in Oregon This Weekend
Make fishing part of your President’s Day Weekend/Valentine’s Day plans now that everyone can fish, clam and crab for free in Oregon on Saturday...
BMCC Closed Through Weekend
Blue Mountain Community College is closed today and through the weekend due to inclement weather.
Students are asked to connect with their instructors to confirm...
Feb. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 27 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 27 new COVID-19 cases - 18 more than Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,471. There are currently...
Pacific Cold Front Expected to Cause 2-4 Inches of Snow to Fall Today
A winter weather advisory has been issued for the region and the National Weather Service is forecasting as much as four inches of snow...
BMCC to Offer Webinar on Challenges Facing Restaurants During Pandemic
The Blue Mountain Community College Small Business Development Center is partnering with Oregon Restaurant COVID Assistance advisors in a webinar this afternoon - Feb....
Hermiston Man Faces Attempted Murder Charge Among Others
A potential murder victim and Hermiston city employee helped police apprehend and arrest a Hermiston man on several charges including attempted murder.
Hermiston Police Chief...
Hermiston Community Foundation Accepting 2021 Grant Applications
The Greater Hermiston Community Foundation (GHCF) is accepting applications for its 2021 grant cycle.
The foundation has about $20,000 in total to support this year’s...
Feb. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported nine new COVID-19 cases - the first time new cases were in the single digits since Oct. 6.
Today's numbers...
The Dalles-Based Company Gets Contract for New Hermiston City Hall
The Dalles-based Griffin Construction has been awarded the contract to build Hermiston’s new city hall.
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to award...
Deadline to Apply for Oregon Spring Bear Hunt is Today
Today is the last day to apply for a spring bear hunt
The application process ends tonight at 11:59 p.m.
Hunters can apply online or at...
Four Hermiston High School Students Test Positive for COVID-19
Four Hermiston High School students – all associated with the school’s football team – have tested positive for COVID-19, according to the Hermiston School...
Hermiston School Board Hears from Frustrated Parents, Students
Eleven months of social distancing, isolation and distance learning came to a head Monday night as parents and students vented their fears and frustrations...
Feb. 9: Umatilla County Public Health Reports 29 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 29 new COVID-19 cases.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 7,435. There are currently 343 presumed cases of COVID-19....
School District Meal Distribution Changes With Hybrid Learning
Hermiston School District meal distribution will change at the elementary schools on Feb. 16 when students return for hybrid learning.
Students may pick up the current...
