Hermiston Athletic Club Hosting Basketball Skills Workshop for Kids
The Hermiston Athletic Club is offering a Basketball Skills Development Workshop and Orientation for kids in grades 2-12 as an introduction to their week-long...
Hermiston to Honor Graduating Seniors with Honor Walk, Fireworks
Hermiston High School and the Hermiston School District will recognize the Class of 2020 with a special Honor Walk on May 29.
Beginning at 7:30...
Rain Causing Flooding in E. Oregon; Several Highways Closed
Flooding is occurring on several highways in Eastern Oregon causing several highway closures.
The Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) reported around 3:30 p.m. today that...
May 20: Umatilla County Reports Third Presumptive Case of COVID-19
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported a third presumptive case of coronavirus today.
A presumptive case is someone who does not have a positive PCR...
Hermiston School District Seeks Ideas for New Elementary School’s Name
The Hermiston School District is inviting the community to submit names for the new elementary school – Hermiston’s sixth – to be constructed on...
OSEA Extends Deadline for Local Seniors to Apply for $500 Scholarship
Oregon School Employees Association Chapter 10 is extending the deadline for its college scholarship offering for high school seniors to May 22, 2020.
The award...
UEC Business Resource Center Offers Answers to PPP/EIDL FAQs
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center is providing some guidelines and answers to questions business owners may be asking as the state's economy...
Dorran, Beers to Face Off in November for Commissioner Seat
Hermiston’s Dan Dorran and Milton-Freewater’s HollyJo Beers will face each other in November to become Umatilla County Commissioner.
Dorran received 5,482 votes in Tuesday’s primary...
Hermiston Budget Committee to Review 2020-21 Proposed Budget
The Hermiston Budget Committee will review the city’s 2020-2021 proposed budget on Thursday at 6 p.m.
The meeting will be accessible on the city’s YouTube...
May 20 Webinar Focuses on Managing Cash Flow Budget
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center financial webinar that was originally set for today will be re-scheduled for noon on Wednesday, May 20.
The...
Boardman City Council to Consider Forming New Enterprise Zone
The Boardman City Council will hold a joint meeting with Boardman’s special taxing districts to discuss forming a new enterprise zone.
The meeting will be...
May 19: Umatilla County Confirmed COVID-19 Cases Now at 103
Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) reported four new cases of coronavirus today, bringing the total number of confirmed cases in the county to 103.
UCo...
IT Department Using Buses, Houses to Create Hotspots for M.C. Students
The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent school closures across Oregon have required school districts to come up with solutions to various problems, including how to...
Hermiston Seeks to Increase Civic Participation Through Online Surveys
The city of Hermiston will soon provide citizens with an ongoing way to give feedback and opinions on a variety of community topics.
The city...
Harkenrider Senior Center Offering Take-Out Lunches During Shutdown
The Harkenrider Senior Center in Hermiston is closed to the public in accordance with Oregon Gov. Kate Brown’s directive, but meals are still available...
Good Shepherd Offering Online Overview of Living Well Series
Good Shepherd Health Care System is offering an online overview of their three Living Well classes (Living Well with Diabetes, Chronic Conditions and Chronic...
May 18: 3rd Death from Coronavirus; 6 New Cases in Umatilla County
A third Umatilla County resident has died from coronavirus. Meanwhile, Umatilla County Health (UCo Health) is reporting six new cases.
UCo Health reported today that...
Oregon, Washington Set 2020 Summer and Fall Salmon Seasons
Oregon and Washington fishery managers recently announced seasons and regulations for 2020 summer and fall Columbia River fisheries.
Although sockeye and fall Chinook returns show...
Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application Available
The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed...
County Library District to Hold Budget Meeting on Tuesday
The Umatilla County Special Library District's Budget Committee will hold its budget hearing on Tuesday, May 19, at 5:30 pm.
The meeting will take place...
