Winds light and variable. Those who would like…, KENNEWICK, Wash. -- Walmart has a plan to "feed everyone in America for free this Thanksgiving." A man watches logs pile up at Threemile Dam on the Umatilla River north of Hermiston on Feb. 7, 2020. Masked shoppers leave Walmart in Hermiston on July 6, 2020. Patricia Alder, left, Hermiston City Councilor Roy Barron, Jadalynn Martinez, Hermiston Mayor David Drotzmann and Jaysen Martinez turn over shovels full of dirt at the groundbreaking for the new Funland Playground in Hermiston on July 29, 2020. NEW: ‘Families of the Incarcerated’ accuse Washington DOC of botching COVID-19 response The…, SALEM, Ore. --- With Oregon's two-week statewide freeze coming to an end Dec. 2, counties will now enter into one of four risk levels in a new health and safety framework designed to stall the coronavirus. Brown and various government agencies alleging the school’s constitutional rights had been violated by forced closures. This…, PENDLETON, Ore. -- The pandemic may be casting a pall on the holiday season but one wintry pastime is a go: ice skating. Share with Us. Find more Umatilla County news here. The November election ended with Dan Dorran becoming the newest Umatilla County commissioner and Rod Hardin, Doug Primmer, Nancy Peterson and Maria Duron winning a five-way race for the Hermiston City Council’s at-large seats. That brings the county up to 5,863 total cases reported to the health department since the pandemic began. USA (1,111,225) > Oregon (9,748) > Oregon Newspapers and Obituaries (1,588) > Umatilla County Newspapers and Obituaries (70). Umatilla County, and then the rest of the state, was put on a two-week “freeze” that included increased COVID-19 regulations, including restaurant closures. At the end of the school day on March 13, schools closed down by order of Gov. The governor sent a letter Wednesday to…, PENDLETON, Ore. -- Umatilla County Public Health reported the county's 55th death on Wednesday as total confirmed COVID-19 cases reached 5,000 -- with 200+ more suspected cases. Our full and part-time employees respond to over 4800 incidents annually from 5 stations. Airport Road resident Chris Waine, backed by Umatilla County commissioner candidate HollyJo Beers and others, got into a standoff with county employees over a planned expansion of Airport Road. According to Umatilla County Public Health’s website, since the pandemic began, 14.8% of the county’s COVID-19 cases have been under age 20. RELATED: Oregon Gov. +3 … Gatherings of more than 25 people were prohibited, and everyone was urged to stay home other than trips to the grocery store, doctor’s office or other necessities. The Hermiston City Council approved $9.6 million in bonds for the new city hall and library renovation, with plans to make the bond payments with Enterprise Zone funds and money from Umatilla County renting a portion of the new building. The county and the city of Umatilla entered into an agreement with Amazon Web Services for a 15-year tax break on two, new $200 million data centers Amazon is planning east of Umatilla. Umatilla County on Wednesday reported its 56th death from COVID-19 since the pandemic began, and Walla Walla County reported its 34th. The county’s public health department announced the 52nd victim of the virus on … Local high schools held their graduation ceremonies, with most schools opting for a drive-thru ceremony while Hermiston High School allowed students in a few at a time to walk across a stage. Umatilla County Search and Rescue Foundation. The auction raised close to $500,000 for participating youths. The rally drew in excess of 100 people and sparked a counterprotest elsewhere in town. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism We'd love to hear eyewitness Within two weeks, many other shelves of the grocery store would also be bare, and toilet paper would become nearly impossible to find for sale in town. Lopez confessed to writing the letter, which had gone viral on social media, in an attempt to show an example of the type of racism county residents encounter, and issued an apology. UMATILLA, Ore. (AP) — A Umatilla County Commissioner-elect has pleaded not guilty to a drunken driving charge. The man was 75 years old, tested positive December 17 … Find more Umatilla County news here. The point quickly became moot as the shutdown was extended to April 28 hours after the board made its decision, and most students in Oregon have not set foot in a classroom since. Forty-one members of the Oregon National Guard deployed from the Hermiston armory to fight the fires. Overcast. Brian Sims became the new CEO of Good Shepherd Health Care System after Dennis Burke retired. Other nearby communities, including Umatilla, held their own protests. A sign outside of Lamb Weston’s Hermiston processing facility thanks the plant’s employees on July 7, 2020. On April 8, the state officially changed “probably” to “definitely.”. The Oregon Health Authority confirmed Monday morning that an adult Oregon resident from Umatilla County is the state’s third presumptive positive case of COVID-19. Communities celebrated the Christmas season in new, socially distanced ways, including livestreamed tree-lighting ceremonies, outdoor holiday bazaars and a drive-thru Festival of Lights at the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event Center. Cindy Meyers reacts to winning the Woman of the Year Award at the 50th annual Distinguished Citizens Awards in Hermiston on Feb. 12, 2020. First phase individuals include, but are not limited to, employees of health care facilities, such as hospitals, clinics, … The county and the city of Umatilla entered into an agreement with Amazon Web Services for a 15-year tax break on two, new $200 million data centers Amazon is planning east of Umatilla. Pastor John Hurty leads a candlelight prayer vigil with members of the Stanfield community at Bard Park on Oct. 2, 2020. Fifty-two people have been killed by COVID-19 in Umatilla County. # ucfd1 # firefighter # paramedic # firstresponders # covid_19 # covidvacccine See More Kate Brown of Oregon announced that ALL Oregon counties will enter a 2-week shutdown. On Feb. 24, the Hermiston City Council voted to build a new City Hall, using about $9 million to renovate the basement of the Hermiston Public Library and then tear down the fire-damaged City Hall and build a much larger three-story building in its place. Two days after the Hermiston Freedom Rally, on June 1, the city saw another large protest as dozens of area residents gathered on the corner of Highway 395 and Elm Avenue to protest the death of George Floyd and other instances of racism and police brutality. Fireworks explode over Butte Park in Hermiston on May 29, 2020, in recognition of the graduating class of 2020. Meanwhile, unusually potent fire conditions led to an unprecedented collection of wildfires in Western and Southern Oregon that blanketed the entire state in toxic clouds of smoke. A much larger Black Lives Matter protest was held the next week, and included speakers and a march down Highway 395. A majority of voters in two rural Oregon counties decided last week that their commissioners must consider moving the state border to become part of Republican-led Idaho. The mandate would later be expanded. HollyJo Beers, left, Duane Ehmer and Chris Waine discuss what Waine believes is the true boundary of his property at the corner of South Ott Road and East Airport Road near Hermiston on April 23, 2020. The Umatilla County Fire District #1 provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services for the citizens of the district, as well as ambulance service to the cities of Echo and Umatilla. Toni Edmisten wipes down chairs, tables, and condiments between diners at Nookie’s Restaurant and Bar in Hermiston on May 19, 2020. The Hermiston City Council voted to purchase the building east of city hall, known as the Lanham Building, as it continued to make plans for a new city hall on that block. On July 6, Hermiston Police Department announced that a threatening, anonymous racist letter allegedly placed in the mailbox of former Umatilla County commission candidate Jonathan Lopez had been written by Lopez himself. Umatilla County returned to Phase 2 of COVID-19 restrictions, allowing recreational facilities, such as the bowling alley and aquatic center, to reopen. Farm-City Pro Rodeo announced the cancelation of the 2020 rodeo, and the Umatilla County Fair announced most events connected to the fair would be canceled, with some opportunity for students to still show their animals without an audience. He had not traveled recently, indicating he had picked up virus from another undetected case locally. Don't knowingly lie about anyone PENDLETON — The Umatilla County Health Department announced the county’s 58th COVID-19 death in a Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, press release. While 2020 has been rough, it's a tradition that can't be taken away. Umatilla County returned to Phase 2 after its new COVID-19 cases dropped significantly. COVID-19 Vaccines will be available for all groups in Phase 1a at a drive thru clinic at the Pendleton Convention Center on Thursday, Jan. 7 and Friday, Jan. 8. Nature lovers can now cut down their own Christmas tree in the Umatilla National Forest. Umatilla County, OR Breaking News provided by The Emergency Email and Wireless Network Breaking News Service. Threats of harming another Keep it Clean. The Oregon Health Authority began reporting workplace outbreaks of COVID-19, and Lamb Weston reported an outbreak at its Hermiston plant that forced a temporary closure of the plant and eventually grew to include more than 190 cases linked to the site over the next few months. The Herald examined the ways the pandemic was shaping all aspects of life in 2020, from law enforcement to weddings. Tracy Wart, an infection prevention nurse at St. Anthony Hospital in Pendleton draws up a dose of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine during the hospital’s first round of staff vaccinations on Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. Collective Bargaining Agreements. Event cancelation announcements flooded the paper, the Hermiston City Council announced it would start livestreaming its meetings online to discourage in-person attendance, hospitals halted elective procedures and local quilters began sewing masks for health care providers to help with the national personal protective equipment shortage. A new mask mandate was put in place in Oregon on July 1, requiring adults to wear masks in indoor public spaces, such as grocery stores. The city plans to add utility hookups, shade and other improvements to the site. Police Chief Jason Edmiston later stated the shooting, followed by the long protest and a second round of protests the next night, had used up more than a month’s worth of overtime budget in a single weekend. “UCo Health is saddened to report that an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 has died,” the agency stated in a news release. Find more Umatilla County news here. Hermiston High School students leave school for the last day of school on March 13, 2020. The Ice Rink at Roy Raley Park is set to open Monday, December 14 at noon, Pendleton…, KENNEWICK, Wash. -- The Kennewick Police Department is once again joining Walmart and other local law enforcement agencies to collect toys for regional children's hospitals. About 60 people were present at the peak of the protest, which lasted for more than six hours. USA (1,111,225) > Oregon (9,748) > Umatilla County (331) > Umatilla County Newspapers and Obituaries (70) . A few students returned to in-person classes for the first time as the state allowed for limited in-person instruction for students in specific categories, such as special education. In early April, developments on the COVID-19 front continued to unfold with dizzying speed, as the Oregon Department of Education declared students would “probably” not be returning to the classroom for the rest of the school year and schools should start providing online or paper learning materials under Distance Learning for All. "Pancakes;…, SALEM, Ore. (AP) — A man who tested positive for the coronavirus while incarcerated at the Oregon State Correctional Institution in Salem has died, state officials said. The city of Umatilla said goodbye to its last strip club as Riverside Sports Bar announced it would be transitioning into a family-friendly bistro known as The Bridge. Preliminary reports indicate the Oregon resident attended a youth basketball game in the gymnasium at Weston Middle School on Saturday, Feb. 29. News broke that Umatilla County commissioner candidate Dan Dorran had been arrested for driving under the influence of intoxicants at the intersection of Highway 730 and Highway 395 outside Umatilla on Sept. 26 after leaving a golf tournament and getting into a crash. Ben Lonergan/Hermiston Herald, File/East Oregonian, Oregon State University/Contributed Photo. Worldwide, 2020 was a year that seems likely to feature prominently in the history books of the future, and Umatilla and Morrow counties were not immune to the flood of news. "Your…, UMATILLA, Ore. - It's been four years since Big Dreams in Umatilla was shot, but Megan Lorence still remembers it clearly. Kate…, HERMISTON, Ore. -- The city of Hermiston is stepping in to help restaurants stay afloat during the current phase of restrictions on businesses. Wearing a mask is one of the ways health experts across the world have said can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. On May 30, more than 100 people gathered downtown for the Hermiston Freedom Rally, which featured far-right speakers, such as Patriot Prayer’s Joey Gibson, and was held in protest of COVID-19 restrictions. Note: This page primarily lists records kept at the county level. Umatilla County OR Newspapers and Obituaries. Oregon State University researchers conducted free, door-to-door COVID-19 testing in Hermiston on July 26-27 and, after analyzing the data, concluded approximately 17% of Hermiston residents had COVID-19 that weekend. The council also noted that a private business that had expressed interest in purchasing the Hermiston Community Center was no longer planning to present an offer for the city to consider. From 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Good Shepherd will be able to vaccinate up…, RICHLAND, Wash. – Washington State University Tri‑Cities will now offer in-state tuition rates to students in Umatilla County, Oregon. The newspaper has since converted to free distribution through mail to thousands of area residents. says, 5,000 confirmed COVID cases, 55 deaths in Umatilla County, COVID-19 vaccines make their way to Yellowhawk Tribal Health Center, Holiday ice skating: Outdoor rinks open in Washington, Oregon, KPD, Walmart partner to hold toy drive this weekend, Oregon teacher takes virtual learning to the kitchen, 18th person with virus in Oregon Corrections custody dies, Oregon to enter new 'risk level' system to help combat COVID-19, City of Hermiston working with downtown restaurants to expand outdoor dining options, Umatilla County commissioner-elect pleads not guilty in DUII case, Homeless man accused of using stolen gun to rob Hermiston store, Residents in Umatilla, Morrow Counties can be added to Christmas light map, How to get free Thanksgiving dinners through Walmart, Oregon Legislature approves $20 million for struggling businesses, How to chop your own Christmas tree in Umatilla National Forest, Four hunters rescued by Umatilla County Sheriff's Office Search & Rescue team this week, All of Oregon will go under 2-week shutdown, Brown announces, Oregon reports 876 new COVID-19 cases, 5 deaths, 2 Oregon counties vote to discuss joining 'Greater Idaho', Hermiston non-profit holding free drive-thru flu shot event, WSU Tri-Cities to offer in-state tuition rates to students in Umatilla County, Oregon elections director fired after he details problems, Kennewick PD: Teenager shot during armed robbery, suspects at large, Two victims shot, one man dead after family shooting in Walla Walla, Man arrested after domestic violence incident, Kennewick PD say, 14 people may be banned after rowdy D.C. to Seattle flight, Foster children receive free birthday cakes thanks to new local initiative, Coronavirus update: 331 cases added, Franklin Co. hits 9k, Officials: Republican lawmaker let protesters into Oregon Capitol, WATCH: Good Morning Northwest - January 8, 2021, Federal murder investigation to be opened in Capitol Police officer's death. Umatilla County reports updates on COVID-19, vaccines. Umatilla County Obituaries, Recent in the East Oregonian Pendleton Obituaries in the The Oregonian, Past 30 Days, Past Year, All Records in Pendleton, OR Hermiston Herald Obituaries, Recent in Hermiston, Oregon East Oregonian Obituaries and Death Notices in Pendleton, OR and throughout Umatilla County Fellow Black Lives Matter protesters restrain a protester attempting to throw rocks at trucks that have been “rolling coal” past the group of protesters. Waine parked a collection of vehicles along the disputed right-of-way as construction crews attempted to work on the road, but the work eventually continued anyway. Although the state had at the time left the door open for the possibility of in-person classes for some schools, Hermiston School District announced it was planning for an online-only start to the year based on Umatilla County’s comparatively high COVID-19 rates. The East Oregonian reports 65-year-old Dan Dorran was arrested Sept. 26 for driving while under the influence…, HERMISTON, Ore. - The Hermiston Police Department arrested a homeless man who they say stole a gun and used it to rob a convenience store. Low 34F. On March 25, EO Media Group announced 47 layoffs in light of plunging advertising revenues related to the pandemic, including cutting four of the Hermiston Herald’s seven positions and four more employees at the East Oregonian. Originally, the shutdown only applied to select counties. This Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 12 & Dec. 13, there will be a Walmart truck…, HERMISTON, Ore. - Angela Treadwell's students describes their tastiest project from her cooking class at Hermiston High School. Hermiston Herald news editor and reporter covering city government and economic development in Hermiston, Umatilla, Stanfield and Echo. By the Way: Bus routes adjusted for January. Contact Information. The project would take up a disputed portion of property Waine says belongs to him and the county states belongs to the county. Two Hermiston teens, Raymon Rios and Hugo Madrigal-Leon, were shot and killed outside Hermiston on Nov. 29 in what the shooter claimed was self-defense after they shot his father. Umatilla County reported its first death of a COVID-19 patient on May 1, a 76-year-old female who died April 30 at Kadlec Regional Medical Center in Richland, Washington. Umatilla County and Pendleton, Oregon Obituaries. They're asking residents with stand-out holiday decor to enter the Umatilla County Christmas Light Contest. Rows of 20-pound bags of potatoes and 5-pound bags of onions from AgriNorthwest and River Point Farms sit ready for distribution at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hermiston on April 17, 2020. person will not be tolerated. Umatilla County, OR Breaking News provided by The Emergency Email and Wireless Network Breaking News Service. In non-COVID news, police began investigating the death of Jordan Crandall, who was found deceased of a gunshot wound on Alpine Drive outside of Hermiston on March 18, as a homicide. The East Oregonian reports 65-year-old Dan Dorran was arrested Sept. 26 for driving while under the influence of intoxicants in Umatilla after a collision with another vehicle. Low 34F. UMATILLA, Ore. (AP) — A Umatilla County Commissioner-elect has pleaded not guilty to a drunken driving charge. Latest News Sweet Potato's Closet aids foster parents ... Umatilla High School Class of 2020. Both sides were quickly held back by their respective supporters as police arrived on scene. Rogers Toyota also broke ground on a new building on North Highway 395. Hermiston School District Superintendent Tricia Mooney hands out hard hats to members of the Hermiston High School softball team during a groundbreaking for the district’s new softball complex on Sept. 29, 2020. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. Under the "I-82 Advantage" program, tuition will cost $11,144 per year for students in Umatilla County, compared to the $26,087 that…. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, The pole snapped off after heavy winds and a grass fire swept through the grasslands adjacent to Highway 730 east of Umatilla on Sept. 7, 2020. Later that day, an intense wind storm toppled trees across Hermiston and Morrow County, leaving thousands without power and crushing cars and homes in the Wilson Road Mobile Home Park in Boardman. Hermiston School District broke ground on a new softball complex adjoining the high school and announced its new elementary school planned for Theater Lane will be known as Loma Vista Elementary School. There was a problem saving your notification. Hours after the case was reported, local stores were wiped out of hand sanitizer, soap, sanitizing wipes and other cleaning supplies. Use the 'Report' link on Santa Claus enters Festival Street in Hermiston on Dec. 3, 2020, for a livestreamed Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The East Oregonian reports 65-year-old Dan Dorran was arrested Sept. 26 for driving while under the influence… Shannon and Norman Rhodes of Hermiston help move Gerry Root’s belongings through floodwater after her Echo home flooded in February. Umatilla County vaccination event . According to the Pendleton Chamber, the Emergency Board of the Oregon Legislature approved the grant program on Monday. UMATILLA COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT ASSOCIATION. In December, the city of Umatilla voted to purchase Big River Golf Course from the course’s collection of private owners. A city spokesperson announced Friday that they will be making portions of city-owned parking lots available for…, UMATILLA, Ore. (AP) — A Umatilla County Commissioner-elect has pleaded not guilty to a drunken driving charge. Water from the Umatilla River poured into neighborhoods in Pendleton, flooded homes in Echo, closed down businesses, washed away roads and bridges on the Umatilla Indian Reservation, swept across Interstate 84 near Stanfield, destroyed much of Riverfront Park in Hermiston, damaged Umatilla School District’s sports complex and took the life of Janet Conley, who died on her ranch. A movement known as “Move Oregon's Borders for a Greater Idaho” hopes to…, HERMISTON, Ore. --- This Saturday Nov. 14, Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) is providing another free drive-thru flu shot event on the main hospital campus. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. The Black Lives Matter protest started with approximately 10 protesters, but as the night went on, the visible standoff on both sides of the road drew more people to both sides and occasionally the yelling and name-calling between the two sides erupted into physical confrontations as protesters crossed the street.

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