Tag: COVID-19
Art Kegler Passes Away at 88
Arthur Thomas “Art” Kegler, a longtime resident of Boardman, passed away in Hermiston on Sept. 4, 2020 at the age of 88.
He was born...
Sept. 17: Umatilla County Health Reports 9 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported nine new coronavirus cases - up four from Wednesday.
Today's new cases bring the county's overall total to 2,723.
There are...
Ernie Thomas Passes Away at 63
Ernie Paul Thomas of Hermiston died on Sept. 8, 2020 in Yakima, Wash. at the age of 63.
He was born on Dec. 12, 1956...
Sept. 16: Umatilla County Health Reports 5 New Coronavirus Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported five new coronavirus cases - up two from Tuesday.
Those five new cases bring the county's overall total to 2,714.
There...
Sept. 15: Umatilla County Health Reports Just 3 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported just three new coronavirus cases - the lowest daily case count in months.
Those cases bring the county's overall total...
Sept. 14: Umatilla County Health Reports 34 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported 34 new coronavirus cases.
Those cases, reported from Friday through Sunday, bring the county's overall total to 2,706.
There are 155...
Umatilla County Gets OK to Return to Phase 2 Effective Immediately
Umatilla County was been approved to return to Phase 2 in Oregon’s reopening plan effective today, Sept. 11. The announcement came after the county...
Sept. 11: Umatilla County Health Reports 24 New Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 24 new coronavirus cases.
Those cases bring the county's overall total to 2,672.
There are 153 presumed cases of coronavirus in...
Sept. 10: Umatilla County Health Reports Just 5 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported just five new coronavirus cases.
Those cases bring the county's overall total to 2,648. Today's low case count follows Wednesday's...
Sept. 9: 42nd Death from COVID-19 Reported, 6 New Confirmed Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported the 42nd person in the county has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 42nd death attributed to COVID-19 is a 97-year-old...
Federal Grant Money Expected to Produce 250 Jobs in Hermiston
A grant of $1.46 million dollars for the community of Hermiston is expected to produce hundreds of new jobs for multiple projects in the...
Sept. 8: Umatilla County Reports 41st Death, 36 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported the 41st person in the county has died from coronavirus.
Umatilla County’s 41st death attributed to COVID-19 death is a...
Funds Available to Residents Who’ve Lost Income Due to COVID-19
The city of Hermiston and the Community Action Program of East Central Oregon (CAPECO) are offering financial assistance to people who have lost income...
Umatilla, Morrow Counties to Remain in Phase 1 Due to High...
Gov. Kate Brown announced on Friday that Umatilla and Morrow counties will remain in Phase 1 due to high case counts of coronavirus.
Brown also...
Sept. 4: Umatilla County Reports 1 New Death, 15 New COVID...
Umatilla County Health today reported another resident has died from coronavirus - the 40th fatality in the county.
Umatilla County’s 40th COVID-19 death is a...
Oregon Health Authority Offers Tips for Safe Labor Day Weekend
Labor Day weekend is upon us, and Oregon Health Authority has some words of caution for Oregonians as they plan their get-togethers and activities.
Past...
Sept. 3: Umatilla County Health Reports 25 New Cases of Coronavirus
Umatilla County Health today reported 25 newly-confirmed cases of coronavirus.
Those new cases brings the county's overall total to 2,586.
There are 145 presumed cases of...
ODOT Says Travelers Should Pack Extra Patience This Holiday Weekend
Travelers need to pack their patience and allow extra travel time this Labor Day weekend.
With an overwhelming number of travelers using their cars and...
Aug. 31: Umatilla County Reports 39th Death, 57 New COVID-19 Cases
Umatilla County Health today reported the 39th death from coronavirus today and 57 newly-confirmed cases of the virus.
Umatilla County’s 39th COVID-19 death is a...
Aug. 28: Umatilla County Health Reports 18 New Cases of COVID-19
Umatilla County Health today reported 18 new confirmed cases of coronavirus, bringing the county's overall total to 2,479.
There are 142 presumed cases of coronavirus...