Wyden to Hold Online Town Hall for Eastern Oregon Counties on Oct. 14
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden will hold a live online town hall on Wednesday, Oct. 14 for residents of Umatilla, Union, Morrow, and Wallowa counties.
Anybody...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here's a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department's cases over the weekend:
Took 4 theft reports, 2 of which were shoplifting reports, 1 arrest
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Hermiston Energy Services, City Council Eye Rate Hike During 2021
Hermiston Energy Services (HES) customers will see a rate hike next year – the only questions are when and by how much.
HES Superintendent Nate...
Hermiston Athletic Club Holding Hiring Event on Tuesday
Hermiston Athletic Club, 80903 N. Highway 395, is holding a hiring event on Tuesday, Oct. 13 from 4 to 8 p.m.
Bring a resume and...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Living Well With Chronic Pain Workshop
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering the free Living Well with Chronic Pain virtual workshop from Oct. 13 through Nov. 17.
Classes are on...
Advantage Dental Re-Schedules Free Dental Services; Now Set for Oct. 14
The no-cost dental services from Advantage Dental that were originally scheduled for Oct. 7 at the Ione Community Clinic have been re-scheduled for Wednesday,...
Oct. 12: Umatilla County Coronavirus Cases Now Surpass 3,000
Umatilla County Health today reported 30 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Those cases - reported from Friday through Sunday, bring the county's overall total to 3,015.
They...
Umatilla County First in State to Be Put Back on ‘County Watch List’
Gov. Kate Brown announced on Friday that Umatilla County has been put back onto the County Watch List.
The announcement comes after Umatilla County was...
Oct. 9: Umatilla County Health Reports 13 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 13 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus - up one from Thursday.
Today's numbers brings the county's overall total to 2,985.
There are 163...
Oregon Reports Single-Biggest Number of COVID Cases In 1 Day
Over the past few weeks, Oregon has seen a steady rise in daily coronavirus cases, culminating on Thursday when the state recorded 484 new...
Hermiston Seeks Businesses, Groups for Drive-Through Treats on Main
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is looking for groups and businesses to participate in this year’s drive-through edition of Treats on Main, happening...
Farmer’s Cup in Boardman to Host Quilt Show, Pumpkin Market
The Farmer's Cup, 450 Laurel Lane in Boardman, is hosting some fun farmer’s markets during the month of October.
On Saturday, Oct. 10, shoppers can...
Oct. 8: Umatilla County Health Reports 12 New Coronavirus Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 12 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus - down one from Wednesday.
Today's numbers brings the county's overall total to 2,972.
There are 161...
Hermiston Man in Custody, Facing Multiple Sex-Related Charges
A Hermiston man is in jail after his Tuesday arrest on several sex-related crimes.
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) arrested Jose Olivarez Fernandez, 58, on...
Tag Exchange Available for Archery Elk Hunters Impacted by Wildfire
General season archery Eelk hunters who were unable to hunt because they were displaced or personally impacted by wildfires may exchange their tag for...
Federal Health Care Training Grant to Aid Students in Eastern Oregon
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced that the Baker Technical Institute has secured a $147,203 federal grant to increase access to health care...
Hermiston School District Earns Financial Award for 14th Time
The Hermiston School District’s business department has been recognized for its financial reporting.
The department received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting...
BMCC Awards Scholarships to 127 Students for 2020-21 School Year
The Blue Mountain Community College (BMCC) Foundation has awarded 132 scholarships to 127 students for the academic year 2020-2021.
Scholarships are awarded on a criterion...
Hermiston Parks Department Selling ‘Halloween at Home’ Bags
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is selling Halloween at Home bags to help conjure up family Halloween fun.
The bags are $7 each and...
Commissioner Candidates Tackle Budgets, Racism, COVID-19 & More
The coronavirus pandemic, systemic racism and budget issues were among the topics taken up Tuesday during a forum featuring the three candidates running for...
