June 16: 2 New Cases of COVID-19 Reported in Umatilla County
Just two new positive tests for COVID-19 were reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
The newest positive tests come a day after the...
Irrigon Farmers Market Now Open
The Irrigon Farmers Market kicked off the season on June 2 and is open for business on Tuesdays from 7 to 9 p.m.
The market...
SAGE Center Offers Website Links for Family Fun While at Home
The SAGE Center in Boardman has found five websites to help families explore agriculture and energy from home while the center is temporarily closed...
TruCare Pregnancy Clinic in Hermiston Seeking Part-Time Nurse
TruCare Pregnancy Clinic, 140 S.W. 11th St. in Hermiston, is seeking applications for the position of part-time registered nurse.
Responsibilities include providing limited obstetric ultrasounds,...
Altrusa International of Hermiston Aims to ‘Refresh, Restore, Renew’
Altrusa International of Hermiston formally kicked off a new year recently at McKenzie Park with its new president, Stephanie Hughes.
Connie Ferranti donated a cake...
Old West Federal Credit Union to Host Annual Shred Day on June 25
Old West Federal Credit Union, 1739 N. First St. in Hermiston, is holding their annual shred day on Thursday, June 25.
The event goes from...
New Grant Money Available to Small Businesses in Eastern Oregon
The Greater Eastern Oregon Development Corporation (GEODC) has been awarded $370,000 from Business Oregon to support small businesses in its seven-county region.
The bulk of...
Funland Art Competition Open to Hermiston Kids Ages 5-12
Hermiston kids ages 5-12 can get their art on next month during the Funland Art Competition at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S. Highway...
Boardman to Scale Back July 4th Events, But with More Fireworks
Due to coronavirus Phase 2 re-opening limitations, the Boardman Thunder Fourth of July Celebration is going to look a little different this year.
There will...
June 15: COVID-19 Cases Spike
Nearly two dozen new positive tests for COVID-19 were reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health).
A total of 23 new coronvirus cases were...
Umatilla Electric Co-op Announces 2020-2021 Scholarship Winners
Umatilla Electric Cooperative is pleased to announce that 14 individuals have received $3,000 college scholarships for the 2020-2021 academic school year, for a total...
Amazon Web Services Steps Up to Help Umatilla School District
When Amazon Web Services (AWS) offered to come to the Umatilla School District to consider possible sponsorship for the robotics and after-school programs, Superintendent...
$3.2 Million Awarded for Expansion of Barge Services at Port of Morrow
U.S. Rep. Greg Walden (R-Hood River) released a statement applauding the Department of Transportation for awarding $3.2 million to aid the expansion of the...
Merkley to Hold Remote Town Hall for Morrow County on Tuesday
U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley will hold a Morrow County remote town hall meeting on Tuesday.
The meeting will begin at 2:30 p.m. To watch and...
Umatilla Re-Opens Parks
The city of Umatilla has announced the re-opening of parks for public use. Playground equipment will not be sanitized.
Visitors are advised to bring their...
Boardman Council to Consider Forming Enterprise Zone
The Boardman City Council will hold a special meeting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday using the web-based conferencing service, Zoom.
The council will meet to...
June 12: Fourth Individual Dies from Coronavirus in Umatilla County
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported today that an 87-year-old male died Thursday from coronavirus, the fourth person to die from the virus in...
Hermiston City Hall, Library, Parks & Rec Offices Will Re-Open Monday
The city of Hermiston will re-open many of its facilities beginning Monday, June 15, with continued safety measures in place to protect the health...
Search and Rescue Team Finds Woman Trapped on 40-Foot Cliff
A Walla Walla woman was rescued late Wednsday night after being stranded on a cliff in the Harris Park area near Milton-Freewater.
Alana Riggle, 29,...
City of Irrigon Seeks RFP for Municipal Auditor Services
The city of Irrigon has issued a Request for Proposal for the services of qualified independent licensed municipal auditors.
The city intends to negotiate a...
