Lamb Weston’s Boardman Center Holding Hiring Event on Sept. 10
Lamb Weston’s Boardman Center is hosting a hiring event on Thursday, Sept. 10 in the SAGE Center parking lot, 101 Olson Road.
The event goes...
Sept. 8: Umatilla County Reports 41st Death, 36 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported the 41st person in the county has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 41st death attributed to COVID-19 death is a...
Virtual Open House to Focus on Plan for Port of Morrow Interchange
A virtual open house is set for Wednesday evening to share information with the public about the current plan for the Interstate 84-Laurel Road...
Funds Available to Residents Who’ve Lost Income Due to COVID-19
The city of Hermiston and the Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) are offering financial assistance to people who have lost income...
Pedestrian Stuck and Killed While Walking Along Interstate 84 at Night
A pedestrian was struck and killed Saturday night while walking in the lane of travel on Interstate 84.
The Oregon State Police (OSP) reported that...
Umatilla, Morrow Counties to Remain in Phase 1 Due to High Case Counts
Gov. Kate Brown announced on Friday that Umatilla and Morrow counties will remain in Phase 1 due to high case counts of coronavirus.
Brown also...
Sept. 4: Umatilla County Reports 1 New Death, 15 New COVID Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported another resident has died from coronavirus - the 40th fatality in the county.
Umatilla County’s 40th COVID-19 death is a...
Oregon Health Authority Offers Tips for Safe Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and Oregon Health Authority has some words of caution for Oregonians as they plan their get-togethers and activities.
Past...
Sept. 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 25 New Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 25 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Those new cases brings the county's overall total to 2,586.
There are 145 presumed cases of...
ODOT Gearing Up for Several Eastern Oregon Construction Projects
A busy summer construction season is winding down in Eastern Oregon, but a few projects will soon be getting under way.
Among those include:
Night...
Hermiston Students to Receive Free Meals Through End of 2020
The Hermiston School District announced that it will be able to serve meals to all children 18 and younger free of charge through Dec....
Sept. 2: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported nine newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Those nine cases brings the county's overall total to 2,561.
There are 146 presumed cases of...
Pre-Holiday Gas Prices Hold Steady
Pump prices are climbing in many states in the wake of Hurricane Laura which hammered the Gulf Coast last week, and also due to...
ODOT Says Travelers Should Pack Extra Patience This Holiday Weekend
Travelers need to pack their patience and allow extra travel time this Labor Day weekend.
With an overwhelming number of travelers using their cars and...
Sept. 1: Umatilla County Health Reports 16 New Cases of Coronvirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 16 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Those 16 cases brings the county's overall total to 2,552.
There are 144 presumed cases of...
Hermiston American Legion Donates Earbuds for West Park Students
Long after serving their country in the military, members of the American Legion Post 37 in Hermiston continue to serve their communities.
Hermiston American Legion...
Umatilla Prison Inmate Dies
An Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) inmate died in Umatilla on Aug. 24.
Douglas Burnham was incarcerated at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla and...
Aug. 31: Umatilla County Reports 39th Death, 57 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported the 39th death from coronavirus today and 57 newly-confirmed cases of the virus.
Umatilla County’s 39th COVID-19 death is a...
Hermiston Schools to Distribute Chromebooks and School Supplies
Hermiston School District will hold drive-through Chromebook device checkout sessions at
each of its schools, starting today and continuing through Sept. 4.
To check out a...
Good Shepherd Offering Free Better Sleep Workshop on Sept. 1
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering a free Better Sleep Workshop on Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 12 to 1 p.m.
The workshop is for...
