Demand for Gas Declines Due to COVID, But Prices Remain Steady
Demand for gasoline in the U.S. continues to shrink as COVID-19 cases climb. The softer demand should put downward pressure on pump prices, but...
Dec. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 35 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 35 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - down eight from Tuesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 4,812. There...
HHS’ Virtual Version of Christmas Carol Delayed Until Thursday
The Hermiston High School presentation of A Christmas Carol: The Radio Play has been re-scheduled for Thursday, Dec. 17.
The performance was originally scheduled for tonight.
To stream...
City of Hermiston Unveils New Mobile & User-Friendly Website Design
The city of Hermiston unveiled its new, revamped website just minutes ago.
The website was previewed at Monday’s Hermiston City Council meeting by City Recorder...
Council Says Goodbye to Gutierrez, Hello to Three New Members
The Hermiston City Council said goodbye to one councilor and hello to three new councilors during Monday’s meeting.
Last night was Manuel Gutierrez’ last council...
Dec. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports 53rd COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 53rd county resident has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 53rd death with COVID-19 is an 89-year-old male who tested...
Boardman Chamber of Commerce to Host Story Time Weekly on Facebook
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce will be hosting Story Time with the Chamber on Facebook each week in December until Christmas.
Christmas stories will be...
Hermiston Kiwanis Selling Christmas Trees at Community Center Lot
The Hermiston Kiwanis Club’s Christmas tree sale is under way at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway 395. The sale is set to...
County Library District to Hold Monthly Board Meeting
The Umatilla County Special Library District Board's monthly meeting will be held on Thursday, Dec. 17.
The meeting will be at 5:15 p.m. via Zoom (Meeting...
Hermiston Parks Department Selling New Year’s Eve Party Kits
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is taking orders for two versions of New Year’s Eve party kits.
Both versions are designed for four participants....
Dec. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 94 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 94 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the...
Grant Money Available to Umatilla County Businesses Hurt by Pandemic
Tomorrow is the last day for area businesses to apply for CARES Act funding.
Umatilla County received $1.18 million in CARES Act funding from the...
Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office to Add Extra Patrols During Holiday Season
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office will have extra patrol deputies on duty this holiday season through its participation in Oregon's DUII/High Visability Enforcemtn grant...
Hermiston Seeks Art Submissions for Latino Heritage Section of Funland
The city of Hermiston is looking for local artists to help design a cutout portrait display for the Latino Heritage section of the new...
Riverside High FFA Chapter Holding Canned Food Drive Through Dec. 15
The Riverside Jr/Sr High School FFA chapter is holding a canned food drive to fill Christmas food baskets for families in need in the...
Planning to Mail Christmas Gifts? Postal Service Lists Its Deadlines
Potential weather events are nothing new when it comes to slowing wintertime mail delivery, but add to them this year’s unprecedented mail volume and...
UEC, Christian Center Pitch In to Support Christmas Express Program
The Hermiston Police Department’s Christmas Express food drive got a major shot in the arm Thursday thanks to Umatilla Electric Cooperative and the Hermiston...
Giving Back: Hermiston Foundation Steps In During Challenging Times
2020 has been a year of challenges and hardships for many, particularly nonprofit organizations in the community.
The pandemic’s impact on the economy has forced...
Dec. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 38 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 38 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - up seven from Thursday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total to 4,640. There are...
Two Rivers Inmate Dies
An inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution (TRCI) in Umatilla died on Saturday, Dec. 5.
Michael Gene Thomas, 68, died Saturday morning in the infirmary...
