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Hermiston Adopts Naming Rights Policy for Publicly-Owned Facilities

With the lure of a potential $1 million donation to the HEROS fields looming large, the Hermiston City Council on Monday adopted a city...

Hermiston Council OKs Bond Purchase to Finish City Projects

The Hermiston City Council and its Urban Renewal Agency voted Monday night to authorize the purchase of $20 million in bonds to pay for...

Survey on Hermiston Website Seeks Public’s Opinion on Cannabis Sales

The city of Hermiston is seeking input from citizens on the possibility of legalizing the sale of cannabis in Hermiston. The city has a survey...

Council Agrees to Institute Business Licenses, Disagrees on Cost

The Hermiston City Council voted to institute a business license requirement Monday night but tabled discussion on how much businesses would have to pay. The...

Hermiston to Give Citizens Input on How to Close Budget Gap

The citizens of Hermiston will have their say on the city’s budget during a town hall meeting on Nov. 27. During a work session Monday...

Nonprofit Seeks Community Support for Low-Income Housing Project

An Oregon-based nonprofit is hoping to secure community support and state funding to develop low-income housing in Hermiston. Maryam Bolouri, director of real estate development...

Hermiston Council Passes Ordinance Addressing Homeless Camps

Many people walking or driving around Hermiston have noticed the increase in the number of homeless people camping in city parks and other public...

Out With the Old, In With the New: Crowd Celebrates New...

When students return to Hermiston High School next week, they will be greeted by a brand new $13 million annex that officially opened to...

Hermiston Council Approves $72,000 in Grants to Local Organizations

The Hermiston City Council approved more than $72,000 in grants to eight local organizations during its meeting on Monday. The grants were recommended by the...

New Law Means Curbside Recycling Coming to Hermiston by 2025

Hermiston is one of just six cities in Oregon with a population of more than 4,000 that currently does not have a curbside recycling...

Hermiston Council Welcomes 2 New Members, Says Goodbye to 2 Others

Jackie Linton made Hermiston history Monday night, but it wasn’t her plan. Linton, along with David McCarthy, Jackie Myers and Roy Barron took the oath...

2 Hermiston Councilors Defeated, 2 Others Re-Elected Tuesday Night

Two Hermiston City Council incumbents were defeated by their opponents Tuesday night while two others cruised to another term in office. In a close Ward...

Hermiston City Council Candidate Face Off in Monday Night Forum

Six candidates vying for three Hermiston City Council seats in the May 17 election shared their views on the state of Hermiston and their...

Three Hermiston Councilors to Face Opponents in May 17 Primary

Three of the four Hermiston City Councilors running in the May 17 primary will have opponents following Tuesday's filing deadline. Running in Ward 1 will...

Latest Census Numbers Put Hermiston’s Population at 19,354

Hermiston continues to be the fastest growing city in Eastern Oregon, reaching a population of 19,354 in the 2020 census. According to numbers released this month...

Hermiston to Cut Youth Recreation Fees by 50 Percent During Summer

Youth recreation fees in Hermiston will be reduced by 50 percent during the summer following a vote Monday night by the Hermiston City Council. Early...

Hermiston Pilot Program Aims to Give Financial Boost to Restaurants

Hermiston restaurants will get a shot in the arm in an effort to help them beat the pandemic blues. The shot, to be administered by...

Community Members Vent Frustration Over Lockdown to Hermiston Council

About a dozen or so people vented their frustrations over the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown during Monday’s Hermiston City Council meeting. “I grew up on Main...

Hermiston City Council Appoints Spicerkuhn to Fill Vacant Seat

The Hermiston City Council will have three new faces when it meets in January after Phillip Spicerkuhn was appointed on Monday to fill a...

Hermiston City Council Gets Preview of Wayfinding System Design

The Hermiston City Council got an in-depth look at plans for a wayfinding system during a work session Monday night. Glen Swantak of Merje Design...

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