Wildhorse Closing Down Some Operations Due to Poor Air Quality
Due to air quality conditions, Wildhorse Resort & Casino is closing some of its operations on a temporary basis.
Gaming operations closed at 4 a.m....
Sept. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports Just 3 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported just three new coronavirus cases - the lowest daily case count in months.
Those cases bring the county's overall total...
Stay Safe From Wildfire Smoke
As wildfires continue throughout the state, please continue to take care of yourselves and those around you. Keep an eye on local conditions in...
National Small Business Week Highlights 2020 Challenges
For more than 50 years, the U.S. Small Business Administration has celebrated National Small Business Week (NSBW), which recognizes the critical contributions of America’s...
Sept. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 34 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 34 new coronavirus cases.
Those cases, reported from Friday through Sunday, bring the county's overall total to 2,706.
There are 155...
Boardman Pool & Recreation Center Re-Opens Under Restricted Use
The Boardman Pool & Recreation Center has posted an updated Phase 1 Guide effective today, Sept. 14 and has re-opened the pool to restricted...
Good Shepherd Offering Virtual Fitness Breaks Starting Wednesday
Good Shepherd Health Care System invites everyone to join the virtual Fit Breaks with Jess – Stretching class on Wednesday, Sept. 16 from 10...
Umatilla County Gets OK to Return to Phase 2 Effective Immediately
Umatilla County was been approved to return to Phase 2 in Oregon’s reopening plan effective today, Sept. 11. The announcement came after the county...
DEQ Issues Air Quality Advisory For All of Oregon due to Smoke Levels
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Lane Regional Air Protection Agency and the Southwest Washington Clean Air Agency extended an air quality advisory for...
Sept. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 24 New Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 24 new coronavirus cases.
Those cases bring the county's overall total to 2,672.
There are 153 presumed cases of coronavirus in...
Oregon Battles Record 900,000 Acres of Wildfires; 500,000 Evacuated
Firefighters are prioritizing life safety as they battle a record 900,000 acres of wildfires across Oregon. The public is urged to stay away from active...
Three Additional Days of Chinook Retention Set for Columbia River
Fishery managers today set three additional days of Chinook retention opportunity on the mainstem Columbia River from Buoy 10 to the Hwy 395 Bridge...
Farm Bureau Calendar Editors Seek Photos of Oregon Agriculture
Oregon Farm Bureau invites the public to submit their best photos of Oregon agriculture for a chance to be featured in the 2021 Oregon’s...
Sept. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports Just 5 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported just five new coronavirus cases.
Those cases bring the county's overall total to 2,648. Today's low case count follows Wednesday's...
High Schoolers, Adults Needed to Help Tutor Boardman Students
The Boardman Chamber of Commerce is looking for high school students and adults to help tutor local elementary students who need help navigating the...
Good Shepherd to Present Falls Prevention Workshop on Saturday
Good Shepherd Health Care System will present a free Falls Prevention Workshop this Saturday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Everyone is...
Suspect in June 20 Road Rage Death Extradited Back to Umatilla County
The man suspected of murdering a motorist in an apparent road rage incident in Hermiston in June has been extradited to Umatilla County and...
New Wildhorse Family FunPlex Expected to Open by End of Month
The year-long construction at Wildhorse Resort & Casino that adds a bowling center, food court and arcade is nearly done and will open to...
Boardman Park & Rec District Seeks Applicants for Board Position
The Boardman Park and Recreation District is seeking letters of interest from persons willing to be considered for a vacant position on the board...
Registration Now Open for Sept. 18 Harvest Moonlight Paddle Event
Registration is open through Sept. 11 for the annual Harvest Moonlight Paddle kayaking trip, hosted by the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department.
The event for...
