HPD Adding Extra Patrols to Cut Down on Impaired Driving During Holiday
Members of the Hermiston Police Department will be conducting overtime patrols during the Labor Day holiday specifically targeting impaired drivers.
The department received a grant...
COVID-19 Task Force Aims to Guide County’s Health, Economic Recovery
A task force began work this week to help guide the county’s health, economic, and educational recovery from COVID-19.
The Umatilla County COVID-19 Response and...
Aug. 20: Trend of Fewer COVID-19 Cases Continues in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health today reported 13 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Today's 13 new cases bring the county's total thus far to 2,354.
There are 144...
Flooding Damages Gallery at Heritage Station Museum; Tours Canceled
The Umatilla County Historical Society’s Heritage Station Museum has stopped offering museum tours due to flood damage.
On Tuesday, Aug. 11, one of the museum...
Umatilla County To Be Removed from Baseline Status Beginning Aug. 21
At the recommendation of the Oregon Health Authority, Gov. Kate Brown announced on Wednesday that Umatilla County has succeeded in reducing the spread of...
Community Asked to Rank Final 3 Names for New Hermiston School
Hermiston School District administration provided three final name suggestions to the board of education at its meeting on Monday. The proposed names are for...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Department Announces #HitSnapWin Event
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the #HitSnapWin contest to encourage use of the city’s parks and trails. There is no charge...
Columbia River Health to Host Live Facebook Event with Health Tips
Beginning tomorrow, Aug. 20, the employees of Columbia River Health in Boardman will be hosting monthly Facebook Live events to talk about the clinic,...
Oregonians Impacted by COVID-19 Could Be Eligible for $500 Payment
Oregonians facing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic are now able to apply for a one-time payment of $500.
To be eligible, a person...
Aug. 19: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New Cases of COVID-19
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Today's 16 new cases reported today bring the county's total thus far to 2,341.
There...
Free Community COVID-19 Testing Taking Place Aug. 22 in Hermiston
The Hermiston center of the Oregon Child Development Coalition is hosting a free community COVID-19 testing event on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 9 a.m....
ODFW Delays Potential Changes to Archery Elk Season Until 2022
The Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife will delay until 2022 any proposed changes to archery elk season that would move Eastern Oregon seasons...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
This past weekend was a relatively quiet one for the Hermiston Police Department. Here’s a rundown of the cases from night shift Friday through...
Aug. 18: New Coronavirus Cases Down to Just 9 in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health today reported just nine new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
That is the lowest number of new confirmed cases reported by the county...
Hermiston School District to Offer Child Care Service for Community
In planning for school this fall and Comprehensive Distance Learning, Hermiston School District (HSD) is working to address the need for child care across...
SBA Issues Warning Regarding Email Scams Targeting Loan Applicants
The Small Business Administration (SBA) is cautioning the public regarding scam emails targeting applicants of the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program. The scammers are...
Aug. 17: Health Officials Report 64 New Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 64 new confirmed cases of coronavirus.
The 64 new cases reported today by Umatilla County Health officials brings the county's...
Hermiston School District Breaks Down Typical Day for New Year
The Hermiston School District recently shared a student day snapshot for kindergarten through 12th-grade students in a comprehensive distance learning instructional model.
The schedule is...
Annual West Wind Golf Tournament Set for Aug. 29-30 in Boardman
The SAGE Center in Boardman is seeking golfers for the 49th annual West Wind Golf Tournament, set for Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 29-30 at...
Bank of E. Oregon, Fans Team Up to Support Local High Schools
Bank of Eastern Oregon is teaming up with fans in the area to support local high schools.
By using the Bank of Eastern Oregon mascot...
