HERMISTON, Oreg. — The Hermiston School District released an update on their back-to-school plan for the second half of the 2020-21 school year. Parents of elementary school students in the area should be prepared for major changes starting on February…
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Three more people who were incarcerated in Oregon prisons have died after contracting COVID-19, state officials said. Two men lodged at Two Rivers Correctional Institution, who were both between 70 and 80 years old, died at…
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon health officials have confirmed the state’s first case of the COVID-19 variant that’s been seen in the United Kingdom. The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) said on Friday that a Multnomah County resident with no known…
UMATILLA, Ore. (AP) — Two inmates at Two Rivers Correctional Institution in Umatilla and another at Deer Ridge Correctional Institution in Madras have died in the past week after testing positive for COVID-19. That makes it at least five Oregon…
OREGON - Oregon Governor Brown plans to hold a press conference on Friday, which will stream here at 2 p.m., after receiving news that states will not be receiving more shipments of vaccines next week as expected. RELATED: COVID-19 Vaccine:…
UMATILLA, Ore. - An Oregon Department of Corrections prison inmate at Two Rivers Correctional Institution died at a local hospital on Thursday from complications with COVID-19. His name has not been released, but he was between 65 and 75 years…
UMATILLA, Ore. - In smaller or rural towns, vaccine rollout has become a 'ready, set, wait' scenario. When it comes to storing the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine,…
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Gov. Kate Brown said after guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Tuesday, Oregon will expand COVID-19 vaccination to include people age 65 and and older. Vaccination of Oregon seniors, as well as child…
Click here for updates on this story PORTLAND, Oregon (KPTV) -- Like Washington, Oregon is hoping to launch a COVID-19 exposure notification app in the near future. But if you already received an alert for it, FOX 12 has learned…
PENDLETON, Wash. — Major truck accidents have shut down the eastbound lane of Interstate 84 near Exit 216, putting a damper on many commuter's days near Eastern Oregon, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). The eastbound lane of…
UMATILLA COUNTY, Oreg. — Umatilla County first responders went on a treacherous mission to save a snowmobiler who was pinned by his vehicle. According to Lt. Ward of the Umatilla County Sherriff's Office, dispatch received a call around 1:00 p.m.…
HERMISTON, Ore. - Jessie Miller still remembers September of 2019. They had just become certified foster parents that day when the state called, in need of their help. "Your…
UMATILLA, Ore. - It's been four years since Big Dreams in Umatilla was shot, but Megan Lorence still remembers it clearly. "It was really interesting, and it's still…
UMATILLA, Ore. -- Minutes after Governor Kate Brown announced schools could decide for themselves in the new year whether to reopen to students, at least one local school district jumped at the opportunity. 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. "UCo Health is saddened to report that an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 has…
PENDLETON, Ore. - As vulnerable healthcare workers across the nation get the first vaccines against COVID-19, a couple hundred doses are headed to Indian Reservations. This…
PENDLETON, Ore. -- The pandemic may be casting a pall on the holiday season but one wintry pastime is a go: ice skating. 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. 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. "Favorite pancakes lab!" Jenna said. "Pancakes!" Cayleigh added. "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. 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. RELATED: Oregon Gov. Kate…
HERMISTON, Ore. -- The city of Hermiston is stepping in to help restaurants stay afloat during the current phase of restrictions on businesses. 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. Find more Umatilla County news here. 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. According to the department, they got a call about a gun being stolen out of…
