Public Can Vote Online for Regional Art Exhibit’s People’s Choice Award
While the winning photographs in this year's Open Regional Online Exhibit hosted by the Pendleton Center for the Arts have been announced, the Jacqueline...
June 25: Umatilla County COVID-19 Cases Increase by Another 25
A total of 25 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 was reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
Today's report brings the county's total number...
Fast-Moving Grass Fire Burns Structures, 7 Acres in Hermiston
High winds, heat and low humidity made life difficult for firefighters battling a fast-moving grass fire in Hermiston Wednesday afternoon.
Just before 2 p.m., Umatilla...
Parks Department Hosting At-Home Summer Tech Camp for Kids
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with Black Rocket to offer virtual Summer STEAM Camps for kids to participate in at home.
Black...
Wyden to Hold Virtual Town Hall for Eastern Oregon Counties Today
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden today announced he will have a live on-line town hall on Thursday, June 25 hosted by Town Hall Project for residents of...
Feves Gallery at BMCC Receives Grant
The Betty Feves Memorial Gallery at Blue Mountain Community College recently received a $2,000 grant from the Pendleton High School CommuniCare Club to support...
Local Girl Scouts to Join Online Information Event Thursday Evening
The Girl Scout Council of Oregon and Southwest Washington is joining a larger online Girl Scout Information event tomorrow, June 25 at 6 p.m.
To...
June 24: New Cases Push Umatilla County COVID-19 Numbers to 321
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported eight new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today.
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus...
HHS Generation Club Seniors Honor Former Teachers with Geny Award
A trio of Hermiston teachers were honored recently for inspiring their students’ dreams of a college education.
Hermiston High School Generation College students continue a...
Columbia River Sockeye, Steelhead Fishery to Close on Thursday
Due to better than expected sockeye fishing, sockeye and hatchery steelhead angling and retention in the mainstem Columbia River will close effective 12:01 a.m....
June 23: 32 New COVID-19 Cases Push Umatilla County Total Over 300
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported 32 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today.
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus...
Major Crimes Team Investigating Apparent Homicide in Hermiston Area
The Umatilla-Morrow Major Crimes Team is investigating an apparent homicide on Saturday in the Hermiston area.
According to the Umatilla County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and...
School District Seeks Public Input on Plans for Upcoming School year
The Hermiston School District (HSD) is asking the public to weigh in on plans for the 2020-21 school year. Hermiston School District
How schools re-open...
E. Oregon Physical Therapy Offering Injury Prevention Class for Students
Eastern Oregon Physical Therapy, 101 Kinkade Road in Boardman, is offering an eight-week program for high-school-age kids who want to work on compound movements...
Hermiston Food Pod Site Narrowed Down to 1 of 3 Possible Locations
The Hermiston City Council narrowed the choice for a permanent food pod to three possible locations during a work session Monday night.
In the running...
June 22: Umatilla County Reports 52 New Confirmed COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported 52 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the county today.
Today's report brings the county's total number of coronavirus...
Hermiston Parks & Rec Hosting Junior Golf Tournament July13-17
The 11th annual Junior Golf Camp and Tournament, hosted by the Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department, is set for Monday through Friday, July 13-17...
Ribbon-Cutting Set for Wednesday for Hermiston Psychiatric Hospital
Lifeways, Inc. invites the community to a ribbon-cutting celebration on Wednesday, June 24 for Aspen Springs Psychiatric Hospital in Hermiston.
The event begins at 9...
Fire District Offers Tips to keep Recreational Fires Safe This Summer
In a press release issued on June 18, Umatilla County Fire District #1 laid out a few tips to insure small backyard recreational fires...
Boardman Clinic Closes Temporarily After Employee Contracts COVID-19
Columbia River Health Clinic in Boardman has temporarily closed the doors for face-to-face services after an employee tested positive for COVID-19.
While staff testing, sanitation...
