Umatilla County Hiring Contact Tracers to Collect COVID-19 Data
The Umatilla County Department of Human Resources is taking applications for contact tracers to collect data from individuals who have been or may have...
Umatilla Establishes COVID-Related Small Business Grant Program
The city of Umatilla has established the Umatilla Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program and is taking applications now through July 15.
The grant program...
Summer Chinook Fishing Set to Open On Columbia River On July 4
A Columbia River summer Chinook fishery beginning on the upcoming Fourth of July weekend was set today by fishery managers from Oregon and Washington....
Major Crimes Team Investigating Third Apparent Homicide in 3 Weeks
The Umatilla-Morrow Major Crimes Team is investigating an apparent homicide in Milton-Freewater.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded Tuesday around 5:25 p.m....
Face Coverings Required for Indoor Public Spaces Beginning Today
Beginning today – July 1 – Oregonians statewide are required to wear face coverings in indoor public spaces.
The guidance applies to businesses and members...
Amazon Web Services Donating Funds to Lessen COVID-19 Impacts
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) and Hermiston Energy Services (HES) announced they are working with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to donate funds to support local...
June 30: Umatilla County Health Reports 19 New COVID-19 Cases
A total of 19 new confirmed cases of coronavirus was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Hermiston School District Gives Updates on 2019 Bond Projects
The Hermiston School District shared some updates today as it prepares to open bids on the 2019 bond construction projects.
One job on the immediate...
Umatilla Hosting ‘Sweep into Summer’ Clean-Up Event on July 1-2
The city of Umatilla Public Works Department is hosting the Sweep into Summer free community cleanup event on Wednesday and Thursday, July 1-2.
Yard debris,...
School District, IMESD to Host Conference for Regional Teachers
Hermiston School District will host a regional Conscious Discipline conference in collaboration with the InterMountain Education Service District (IMESD), July 6-10, at Armand Larive...
‘Alternatives to Guardianship’ Topic of Online Training Set for Today
Parents of children with developmental disabilities are invited to attend Alternatives to Guardianship, an interactive online training event set for today, June 30 from...
June 29: Umatilla County Reports Fifth Death; 64 New COVID-19 Cases
A fifth Umatilla County resident has died from coronavirus and total of 64 new confirmed cases was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo...
BMCC Corrections Education Program Receives $10,000 Grant
The Blue Mountain Community College Corrections Education program will receive a much-needed boost thanks to a $10,000 grant recently awarded by the Bank of...
HPD Weekend Activity Report
Here’s a rundown of the Hermiston Police Department cases from night shift Friday through night shift Sunday:
1 lost/found property report
3 information cases...
Morrow County School District Receives Grant for Virtual Learning
The Morrow County School District recently received a $25,000 donation from Amazon Web Services (AWS), Umatilla Electric Cooperative and Hermiston Energy Services.
The money will...
Hermiston Scaling Back July 4th Plans; Fireworks Show Will Go On
Due to COVID-19 restrictions on large public gatherings, this year’s Stars & Stripes Fourth of July Celebration has been modified.
Although Butte Park will not...
School Employees Association Awards Pair of Scholarships
Chapter 10 of the Oregon School Employees Association (OSEA) recently selected a high school graduate and a member of the chapter to be awarded...
Hermiston Man Arrested on Attempted Murder Charge
A Hermiston man was arrested Saturday on an attempted murder charge after firing a gun into a vehicle occupied by a family on Interstate...
June 26: Virus Outbreaks Continue; 53 New Cases in Umatilla County
A total of 53 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Good Shepherd Announces Changes Amid Recent COVID-19 Outbreaks
With recent COVID-19 outbreaks in Umatilla County and the potential for a surge in patients, Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) has reinstated their...
