Morrow County is in a local state of emergency, as declared by county commissioners. City water is clean, they say, but much well water should not be consumed until it can be tested for nitrates.

People are working to help. Workers are providing Morrow County residents with free testing services and bottled water.

The most recent issue of the Hermiston Herald included a story about workers who are helping during this emergency. Also, we covered rising temperatures, the firing of a Morrow County administrator, upcoming Independence Day celebrations and more.