Morrow County School District Announces Two New Principals
The Morrow County School District will have two new principals at elementary schools in Boardman and Irrigon for the 2020-21 school year.
Jill Ledbetter has...
Boardman Pool & Rec Center Announces Closure Until Aug. 10
The Boardman Pool & Recreation Center management today announced closure of the facility until Aug. 10 due to potential exposure to COVID-19.
The Boardman Park...
July 31: Two More Deaths From COVID-19 Reported By Health Officials
Umatilla County Health reported two more deaths from coronavirus and 32 new cases have been confirmed in the county.
Umatilla County’s 22nd COVID-19 death is...
What Does Return to Baseline Phase Mean for Umatilla County?
Gov. Kate Brown announced that Umatilla County will be returning to baseline phase, effective today, July 31, at noon.
In the baseline phase, the following...
Weekend Samples Show Virus ‘Extremely Widespread in Hermiston’
Preliminary results from samples taken over the weekend suggest 17 percent of the Hermiston population has the virus that causes COVID-19.
“The results of this...
Money Available for Regional Small Businesses Hurt During Pandemic
The Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) has been awarded $370,000 from Business Oregon to support small businesses in its seven-county region.
Business Oregon approved...
Umatilla School District to Start New Year with Distance Learning
Due to Gov. Kate Brown's updated metrics for onsite schools this fall, Umatilla School District students will be starting the year in online school.
The...
July 30: 21st Death from Coronavirus Reported by Umatilla County Health
One more Umatilla County resident has died from coronavirus, local health officials reported today, and 50 new cases have been confirmed in the county.
Umatilla...
Umatilla County Fair Updates Protocols for Market Exhibitors
The Umatilla County Fair Board, anticipating the governor ordering a return to Phase 1 pandemic status, will not require market livestock exhibitors to enter...
Sheriff’s Office Investigating Stabbing
The Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that occurred on Tuesday south of Pilot Rock.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies were called...
Third Time’s the Charm: Ground Broken for New Funland Playground
The first two children to officially set foot on what will soon be Hermiston’s new Funland Playground weren’t there to play on Wednesday, but...
July 29: Umatilla County Health Reports 20th Death from Coronvirus
Another Umatilla County resident has died from coronavirus, according to local health officials.
Umatilla County’s 20th COVID-19 death is a 68-year-old female who tested positive July...
Good Shepherd Welcomes Family Medicine Physician David Shanley
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has welcomed family medicine physician Dr. David Shanley, to the Good Shepherd Primary Care Clinic.
Shanley joins Angie Hayes,...
Morrow County Finalizing Plans for Distance Learning This Fall
Students in Morrow County will begin the new school year with online classes only following updated guidance from the Oregon Department of Education.
The Morrow...
Hermiston School District Offering Onsite Registration for Students
Hermiston School District will offer onsite student registration for the 2020-2021 school year at the district office.
Computers and bilingual staff will be on hand...
New Funland Playground to Have Groundbreaking on Wednesday
Construction of the new Funland Playground in Hermiston will begin with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 p.m.
Because of social distancing...
July 28: Three More Deaths Due to COVID-19 Reported by County
Three more Umatilla County residents have died from coronavirus, according to local health officials.
Umatilla County’s 17th COVID-19 death is an 84-year-old female who tested...
Hermiston School District Pushes Back First Day of New Year to Sept. 8
The Hermiston School District academic year will start later than past years, with school opening the second week of September.
The Hermiston School District Board...
Work to Begin on Hermiston Library Remodel in Mid-August
The Hermiston Public Library will get a $910,000 makeover starting in mid-August.
The Hermiston City Council awarded the construction contract to Knerr Construction in Hermiston...
Good Shepherd Health Care System Names New President, CEO
For the first time in 31 years, Good Shepherd Health Care System will be under new leadership come October.
The GSHCS Board of Trustees announced...
