Hermiston to Get Weekly Sewage Monitoring for COVID Signs
Hermiston and Umatilla, along four other N.E. Oregon cities, will receive weekly monitoring of their wastewater systems for genetic evidence of the virus that...
Beef Northwest Feeders Announces Openings for Several Positions
Beef Northwest Feeders is seeking job applications for several open positions in multiple locations.
The Nyssa feedyard needs a feedyard manager, cattle doctor and mechanic....
Overcoming Obstacles to Getting Your Employees Back to Work
By Greg Smith
One of the biggest challenges many employers are facing is getting their workforce back on the job during the continuing COVID environment....
Aug. 26: Umatilla County Health Reports 12 New Cases of Coronvirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 12 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
The 12 new cases brings the county's overall total number of cases to 2,447.
There...
County Sheriff’s Office Suspends Search for Missing Hermiston Man
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office (UCSO) has suspended the search for Daniel S. Lincoln, who has been missing since Aug. 19.
Lincoln, 37, was last...
Aug. 25: Umatilla County Health Reports 20 New Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 20 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
The 20 new cases reported today brings the county's overall total number of cases...
Developer Clears First Hurdle for New 31-Lot Subdivision in Hermiston
The Hermiston City Council approved findings of fact Monday night that lays the groundwork for annexing nearly 14 acres of land for a new...
Search Continues for Missing Hermiston Man; New Details Released
The search for a missing Hermiston man continued on Monday in the Ukiah area.
Daniel S. Lincoln, 37, was reported missing on Thursday, Aug. 20...
Parks Department Selling Backyard Campout Activity Kits for Labor Day
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is selling activity kits for the Great Backyard Campout this Labor Day weekend.
Campout kits are $10 each and...
Hermiston Seeks to Boost WORC Ridership with Incentive Program
If you’ve never used the city of Hermiston’s WORC Taxi Ticket Program, you may want to reconsider.
On Monday, the Hermiston City Council approved a...
Oregon Trail Library District Offering WiFi to Those Without Internet
The Oregon Trail Library District is providing WiFi to go for those without internet service at home. The service is funded by Lamb Weston.
Internet...
Umatilla Library Opening Tuesday
The Umatilla Public Library is re-opening to the public beginning tomorrow, Aug. 25.
The hours of public access will be 12-5:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday,...
Aug. 24: Umatilla County Reports 3 Deaths, 37 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported three more deaths from coronavirus and 37 new confirmed cases.
Umatilla County’s 34th COVID-19 death is a 66-year-old male who...
Boardman Fire Corps Purchases New Washing, Drying Machine
The Boardman Fire Corps has been holding fund-raising events during the past few years to purchase an extractor washing machine and dryer. The appliances...
Umatilla City Hall Re-Opens Today
Umatilla City Hall will re-open to the public starting today, Aug. 24.
The hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Monday through Thursday until further notice.
City staff...
Search and Rescue Team Trying to Locate Missing Hermiston Man
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing Hermiston man.
The county’s Search and Rescue (SAR) team is...
Hermiston Man in Critical Condition After Shooting in Safeway Lot
A man is in critical condition following a shooting on Friday afternoon in the Safeway parking lot in Hermiston.
Hermiston Police Chief Jason Edmiston said...
Hermiston Watermelons Get Sweet Spot on National Television Show
Hermiston’s famous watermelons got a little more famous after being featured on national television this weekend.
CBS Sunday Morning had a four-minute segment on Hermiston...
Aug. 21: Umatilla County Reports 24 New Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 24 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Today's new cases bring the county's total thus far to 2,378.
There are 140 presumed...
ODOT to Host Virtual Open House on Topic of Exits 207, 210 on I-84
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) will host a virtual open house regarding the Interstate 84 Exits 207 and 210 Interchange Area Management Plan.
Log...
