Aug. 12: New Cases Push Umatilla County COVID-19 Total Past 2,200
Umatilla County Health today reported 27 new cases of coronavirus.
The 27 new cases reported today by Umatilla County Health officials brings the county's total...
Coronavirus Outbreak Reported at Smith Frozen Foods in Weston
The Oregon Health Authority reported an outbreak of COVID-19 at Smith Frozen Foods in Weston.
An outbreak of 25 cases of COVID-19 has been reported...
Grant Money Available to County Businesses Impacted by COVID-19
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center is reminding businesses in Umatilla County that grants are available to those impacted by the coronavirus.
Umatilla County...
Wallowa Driver Dies in Collision with Semi-Truck on Highway 37
A Wallowa man died Monday morning when his pick-up truck collided with an oncoming semi-truck on Highway 37.
Oregon State Police troopers responded just after...
Express Employment Pros Holding Drive-Thru Job Fair on Aug. 13
Express Employment Professionals, 120 E. Hurlburt Ave. in Hermiston, is holding a Drive-Thru Job Fair this Thursday, Aug. 13.
The event goes from 10 a.m....
Aug. 11: Umatilla County Reports One Death, 27 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported another resident dying from coronavirus, along with 27 new confirmed cases.
Umatilla County’s 32nd COVID-19 death is a 76-year-old male...
Cost of Hermiston Library Basement Remodel Increases by 7 Percent
The price tag for the new Hermiston City Hall got 7 percent bigger after the Hermiston City Council authorized the issuance of bonds Monday...
City of Umatilla Holding Online Public Forum on Master Park Plan
The city of Umatilla is conducting a Master Park Plan Study and is holding an online public forum on Aug. 13 for input from...
Umatilla-Morrow Head Start Preparing for Online School in September
Preschool teachers at Umatilla-Morrow Head Start will be returning on Aug. 12 to work on plans for virtual services as the organization shifts to...
Aug. 10: Umatilla County Reports 3 Deaths, 44 New COVID-19 Cases
Three more Umatilla County residents have died from coronavirus and health officials today reported 44 new confirmed cases.
Umatilla County’s 29th COVID-19 death is a...
Hermiston District Announces Family Engagement Specialist Position
Hermiston School District has announced that Maria Durón will serve as family engagement specialist.
She recently served the district as its communication officer and community...
Good Shepherd Hospital to Receive $6.1 Million to Fight Coronavirus
Small rural Oregon hospitals have help on the way, thanks to $50 million in grant funding coming from Business Oregon.
Hospitals in Morrow, Umatilla, and...
Stanfield Driver Dies in I-84 Crash
A single-vehicle accident on Interstate 84 resulted in the death of a Stanfield resident on Friday.
Oregon State Police troopers and emergency personnel responded around...
Motorcyclist Dies in Accident
A Texas man died Friday in a motorcycle accident on Reith Road just outside of Echo.
Around 5 p.m., a caller reported a motorcycle down...
Mosquito Control District to Conduct Aerial Spraying Sunday Evening
The West will be conducting targeted aerial mosquito control spraying with a twin engine airplane after sunset on Sunday, Aug. 9, weather permitting.
The application...
Aug. 7: Thirty-One New Cases of COVID-19 in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health officials today reported 31 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the county's total thus far to 2,107.
There are 126 presumed cases...
Boardman Pool & Recreation Center Set to Re-Open on Monday
The Boardman Pool & Recreation Center has announced Phase 1 guidelines for re-opening on Monday, Aug. 10.
Center hours are 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.,...
Couple Remodel Umatilla Lounge into Family-Friendly Restaurant
Daren and Paulette Dufloth have transformed the former Riverside Bar & Lounge in Umatilla into a family-friendly, bistro-style restaurant.
They have completely remodeled the restaurant...
Fire District Responds to Record Number of Calls During July
Umatilla County Fire District #1 responded to a single-month record number of calls for service in July, answering 525 tone-outs in 31 days.
EMTs responded...
Hermiston School District Resuming Onsite Registration Next Week
The Hermiston School District will resume onsite registration and Chromebook collection next week at the district office.
On Monday, Aug. 10, the time will be...
