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...
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden Delivers Farewell Address on House Floor
Energy and Commerce Committee Republican Leader Greg Walden (R-OR) delivered farewell remarks Wednesday on the House Floor. Walden will retire from over 30 years...
Dec. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports 31 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 31 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - up three from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total number to 4,602. There...
Irrigon High School FFA/Ag Students Holding Food Drive All This Week
Irrigon Jr/Sr High School’s FFA/Ag department is holding a non-perishable food drive all this week, Dec. 7-14, for needy families or seniors in Irrigon.
Items...
Dec. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 52nd COVID-Related Death
Umatilla County Health today reported the 52nd death in the county due to coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 52nd death with COVID-19 is a 39-year-old male who...
Mark Gomolski Selected to Lead Eastern Oregon Mission Into 2021
Mark Gomolski, a volunteer and former board member of Eastern Oregon Mission, has been hired as executive director of the organization.
Along with volunteering in...
Donations to Christmas Express Food Drive Down 80% From Normal
The annual canned food drive to support the Hermiston Police Department’s Christmas Express needs some additional community support.
The current collection is about 20 percent...
Umatilla Library to Host Virtual Bingo
The Umatilla Public Library has teamed up with the city’s parks and recreation department to offer free virtual Bingo on Friday, Dec. 11.
The event...
UEC to Return $5.1 Million to Members During December
Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Board of Directors has approved the return of $5.1 million to cooperative members in December as part of the cooperative’s Capital...
51st Umatilla County Resident Has Died from Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported another county resident has died from coronvirus.
Umatilla County’s 51st death with COVID-19 is a 74-year-old male who tested positive...
Dec. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 39 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 39 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total number to 4,543. There are currently 234 presumed...
SAGE Center Store in Boardman to Open for Local Shopping Dec. 10-12
The Store at SAGE Center, 101 Olson Road in Boardman, will be open for local shopping Thursday through Saturday, Dec. 10-12.
Thursday’s hours are 1-6...
Umatilla Volunteer Firefighters Association Hosting Fun Run/Walk
The Umatilla Volunteer Firefighters Association is hosting their annual Rudolph 5K Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, Dec. 12 to benefit those in need during the...
Driver Leads Deputies on Chase Before Crashing Through Fence
A set of mismatched license plates led to the arrest and jailing of a man on numerous charges early Sunday morning.
On Sunday, Dec. 6,...
Dec. 7: Umatilla County Health Reports 98 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 98 new confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Today's numbers - which include new cases reported Friday through Sunday - bring the...
Dec. 4: Umatilla County Health Reports 74 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 74 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - up 40 from Thursday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total number to 4,406....
Boardman Fire Corps Inviting Public to Visit Station for Photos
Even though Santa won’t be attending this year’s Boardman Fire Corps Christmas Pictures at the Fire Station events, photos in front of a fire...
Dec. 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 34 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 34 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 - down 33 from Wednesday.
Today's numbers bring the county's overall total number to 4,332....
OHA: Vaccines Coming Soon, But Public Should Not Let Guard Down
After a long spring, summer and fall, there is a glimmer of light ahead. The first COVID-19 vaccines may be available in limited quantities...
Hermiston Parks Department Holding Christmas Light Contest
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a Christmas light contest for all homes located in Umatilla County.
Pictures of decorated homes, along with...
