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...
Webinar to Help Viewers Navigate PPP Loan Forgiveness Program
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center announced a webinar set for Tuesday on “The Do’s and Don’ts of PPP Forgiveness.”
The webinar is set...
July 27: New Coronavirus Cases Push Umatilla County’s Total to 1,647
Umatilla County Health reported 132 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the county's total so far to 1,647.
Of those confirmed cases in Umatilla...
Morrow County School District Offering Summer School in August
The Morrow County School District will be offering limited summer school programs in August.
For the secondary buildings, students will be able to work on...
Umatilla Public Library Offering Curbside Pick-Up
Curbside pick-up is now available at the Umatilla Public Library.
To set up a pick-up time, call 541-922-5704. The library is located at 700 Sixth...
Irrigon Residents, Businesses Can Apply to Have Tree Stumps Removed
Irrigon residents and businesses residing within the 97844 zip code are eligible to apply for grant funds to help with removal of stumps resulting...
July 24: 16th Death from COVID-19 Reported in Umatilla County
A sixteenth person in Umatilla County has died from coronavirus - the fifth person in the past three days. Umatilla County Health also reported...
Hermiston School District to Begin Collecting Chromebooks
The Hermiston School District will be collecting all Chromebooks and power cords checked out to families this spring in preparation for instruction this fall....
