Columbia Development Authority to Meet in Boardman on July 14
The Columbia Development Authority (CDA) Board will meet at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 14.
The meeting will take place at the Port of Morrow...
Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help in Identifying Drive-By Shooters
No one was injured Monday when a house in the Hermiston area was struck by a drive-by shooting – the second drive-by shooting in...
July 7: Seventh Person Dies from Coronavirus in Umatilla County
A seventh Umatilla County resident has died from coronavirus, according to Umatilla County Health.
That news comes with the report that 49 new cases of...
Port of Morrow Purchases Willow Run Golf Course in Boardman
The Port of Morrow has announced the purchase of the Willow Run Golf Course in Boardman.
The facility has been owned and operated by Rod...
State Rep. Greg Smith to Hold Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Thursday
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) will hold an online town hall meeting on Thursday, July 9.
The event takes place from 5:30 to 6:30...
Stanfield Compost Yard Accepting Free Tree Debris Through July 19
The Stanfield Compost Yard is accepting tree debris from the recent windstorm from all Umatilla County residents free of charge through July 19.
Only limbs,...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
2 hit-and-run reports with arrests
3 disorderly...
Online Registration Now Open for Umatilla County Fair Exhibitors
Registration for exhibitors at the 2020 Umatilla County Fair is now available online – and only for Open Class youth static entries (non-livestock) and...
Good Shepherd Offering 6-Week Class on Living Well with Diabetes
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering the Living Well with Diabetes six-week online course. The free classes begin tomorrow, July 7 and take...
July 4th May Be Over, But Boardman Fire District Shares Safety Tips
Yes, Fourth of July celebrations with their traditional fireworks have come and gone, but fireworks use can and does take place any time of...
July 6: Umatilla County Health Reports 125 New COVID-19 Cases
A total of 125 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 have been reported since Thursday afternoon, the last time Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) issued...
Boardman Seeking Mayoral, Councilor Candidates for November Election
The city of Boardman is taking applications for mayor and three councilor positions in the Nov. 3, 2020 general election.
Applicants must be at least...
Umatilla, Morrow Counties On ‘Watch List’ Due to COVID-19 Outbreaks
Umatilla and Morrow counties are among eight counties in the state placed on a “Watch List” by Gov. Kate Brown due to recent outbreaks...
Morrow County Fair Board Cancels Public Events For This year
In keeping with the COVID-19 guidelines and restrictions handed down from the governor’s office, the Morrow County Fair Board has canceled all public activities...
July 3: Sixth Person Dies from Coronavirus in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health today reported a sixth individual in the county has died from coronavirus.
The individual was a 93-year-old male who tested positive July...
July 2: Number of Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Tops 600
Umatilla County Health reported 48 new confirmed cases of coronavirus today
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus cases to 614. There have...
Walden Offers Amendment to Help Improve Bridge of the Gods
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) secured a provision in the House Infrastructure bill to ensure access to federal funding to improve safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bikers across the Bridge of the...
Greater E. Oregon Development Corp. Receives $400,000 from CARES Act
U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today announced the Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) has earned a $400,000 federal economic development award that would...
Umatilla School District Seeks Public Input on Returning to School
The Umatilla School District has published a draft plan for how school might work this fall and is asking for parent, student and community...
July 1: Health Officials Report 84 New COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health reported a new record high for confirmed cases of coronavirus with 84 new cases today.
Today's report brings the county's total number...
