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....

Hermiston to Begin 2020-21 School Year with Distance Learning

Hermiston School District students will take part in distance learning at the start of the 2020-21 school year, following guidance issued by the Oregon...

Boardman Chamber of Commerce Creates Online Business Survey

The Boardman Chamber of Commerce has created a Business Survey in the effort to help support businesses during these difficult times. The survey form is...

July 23: Umatilla County Records 14th, 15th Deaths from COVID-19

For the second consecutive day, Umatilla County Health reported two deaths in the county from coronavirus. Umatilla County’s 14th COVID-19 death is a 69-year-old male...

Hermiston First in Area to Participate in Coronavirus Testing Project

TRACE-COVID-19, Oregon State University’s project to determine community prevalence of the novel coronavirus, will sample community members in Hermiston this weekend, July 25-26, at...

July 22: 12th, 13th COVID-Related Deaths Reported in Umatilla County

Today, Umatilla County Health reported the 12th and 13th deaths in the county from coronavirus. Umatilla County’s 12th COVID-19 death is a 74-year-old male who...

Door-to-Door COVID-19 Testing Coming to Hermiston This Weekend

A team of health experts from Oregon State University will be in Hermiston on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 to provide free...
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Columbia River Heat ASA Softball Team Holding Tryouts on July 25

The Columbia River Heat ASA softball team is holding tryouts for the 16U team on Saturday, July 25 for the 2021 season. Girls from Heppner,...

July 21: Umatilla County Health Reports 11th Death from Coronavirus

Two more people have died from COVID-19 in Umatilla County, according to health officials. Umatilla County’s 11th COVID-19 death is a 77-year-old male who tested...

USFS Has Online Activities for Kids

The U.S. Forest Service has some great information and fun activities for kids in their Celebrating Wildflowers section of their website. Check out the link...

UEC Donation Will Provide New Drone to Search and Rescue Team

Umatilla County Search and Rescue Foundation received a donation of $5,000 from Umatilla Electric Cooperative for the purchase of a new drone. The drone will...

July 20: Umatilla County Health Reports 164 New COVID-19 Cases

Umatilla County Health reported 164 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 today, bringing the county's total so far to 1,338. Of those confirmed cases in Umatilla...

Umatilla School District Now Registering Students for 2020-21

The Umatilla School District is asking families to help them prepare for the coming school year by reviewing the learning options and getting their...
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Hermiston Athletic Club to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening on July 27

After months of construction, the Hermiston Athletic Club will celebrate their grand re-opening on Monday, July 27 at 4 a.m. Facility tours and membership pre-sales...