Popular Children’s Author to Give Virtual Reading During Pandemic
John R. Erickson, author of the “Hank the Cowdog” family and children's books, is hosting virtual readings from the series from his Texas ranch...
Irrigon to Hold Virtual Public Meeting with Budget Committee on May 7
The city of Irrigon will hold a virtual public Budget Committee meeting on Thursday, May 7 at 6 p.m.
The meeting will take place on...
Hermiston Senior Jenna Wallace to Serve as Oregon FFA Vice President
Hermiston High School senior Jenna Wallace has been selected as vice president of the Oregon FFA for the 2020-21 year.
Other Oregon students who will...
May 4: 11 New Coronavirus Cases Bring Umatilla County Total to 70
Eleven new positive tests for coronavirus have been reported today by Umatilla County Health (UCo Health.)
The 11 new cases in Umatilla County bring the...
Amazon Web Services Hosting Virtual Open House on May 7
Amazon Web Services is offering a Virtual Open House for anyone interested in engineering operations technician positions, with experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.
The...
Oregon Reopens Columbia River Salmon, Steelhead Fishing
Recreational salmon and steelhead fishing on the Columbia River will reopen for four days in May under rules adopted by the Oregon and Washington...
Echo Kiwanis Awards Scholarships to Four Echo High School Students
The Echo Kiwanis Club has awarded scholarships to four Echo High School Seniors – Katrina Morrison, Cynthia Buitron, Rachel McCarty and Tylene Skillman.
At the...
May 1: Umatilla County Reports First Death from Coronavirus
The first death from coronavirus has been reported in Umatilla County today.
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported that a 76-year-old female died on Thursday...
Irrigon Watermelon Festival Committee Cancels 2020 Event
The Irrigon Watermelon Festival Committee has announced the cancellation of this year’s festival due to safety concerns around the COVID-19 virus.
While the committee is...
USDA Increases Income Levels to Receive Food Assistance
The USDA has recently increased qualifying income levels for families and individuals to receive food through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP).
Residents of Umatilla,...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Family Fun Beginning Today
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting a couple of fun family activities next month.
The Family Feud national virtual tournament kicks off today,...
Umatilla Students Can Order Yearbooks Online Through May 9
The Umatilla School District has announced that yearbooks for Umatilla High School and Clara Brownell Middle School are available to order online.
The high school...
U.S. Chamber of Commerce to Host Virtual Town Hall Meeting on Friday
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and Inc. Magazine will host their sixth virtual National Small Business Town Hall tomorrow, May 1 at 9 a.m.
Topics...
COVID-19 Cases in Umatilla County Jump to 56 with 11 New Cases
The number of COVID-19 or coronavirus cases in Umatilla County spiked to 56 with the report today of 11 new positive cases.
There have been...
Hermiston Parks Department Hosting Virtual Family Fitness Challenge
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the Coronavirus 100K virtual family fitness challenge to encourage people of all ages to stay healthy...
Craving Theater Concessions? Hermiston Cinema Has the Answer
Some movie theaters around the country have come up with a way to help make ends meet and keep the theater experience alive during...
Revenue Department adjusts CAT Rules Before April 30 Due Date
The first quarterly payment into the Corporate Activities Tax (CAT) is due Thursday, but the Department of Revenue has added further concessions on which...
Hermiston Parks Open to Public with Exception of Riverfront Park
The Hermiston Parks and Recreation Department has announced the status of use of the city’s parks, trails and related public facilities.
Most Hermiston parks and...
UEC Releases 2019 Financial Results, Announces Board Election Results
Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) released its 2019 financial results and certified the election of three positions on the Board of Directors during its 83rd Annual...
Oregon 1 of only 11 States With Gasoline Prices Above $2
Pump prices continue to edge lower across the country. Only 11 states, including Oregon, still have averages of $2 a gallon or more.
For the...
