Tag: Dave Drotzmann
Collaboration Celebrated During Depot Land Transfer Ceremony
The former Umatilla Chemical Depot officially became the property of the Columbia Development Authority (CDA) back in March. On Wednesday, July 12, that landmark...
Hermiston Mayor Announces He’s Running for State Senate
It's official — Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann is running for the Oregon Senate.
Drotzmann announced Tuesday morning, June 6, that he will seek the District...
Hermiston Council Votes to Begin Gettman Road Extension Process
The Hermiston City Council took the first formal step on Monday toward extending Gettman Road out to Highway 395.
The council passed a resolution clearing...
Hermiston Considering Third URD to Fund New Connecting Street
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to consider creating a third urban renewal district this year to pay for a new road connecting...
Nonprofit Group Seeks City’s Support in Preserving Hermiston’s Past
“A generation which ignores history has no past – and no future.”
Writer Robert Heinlein said that many years ago. Just last night, Dennis Doherty...
Hermiston to Receive $280,000 in Federal Funding for Safe Streets
Hermiston is one of five Oregon communities to receive federal funding to improve street safety in their communities.
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley...
Local Officials Talk Legislative Priorities in Salem with Rep. Smith
Oregon State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) celebrated City Day at the Capitol on Wednesday with several local officials.
Each legislative session the League of Oregon...
Frigid Temperatures Reminder of Need for Local Homeless Shelter
Despite temperatures near freezing, a large crowd turned out Tuesday afternoon for the groundbreaking for a homeless shelter located on Lind Road between Hermiston...
Hermiston City Council Gets Behind OMA Homelessness Funding Plan
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to support an Oregon Mayors Association plan to seek state funding for communities to address the...
Council Votes in Favor of Housing, Homeless Shelter & HEROS
The Hermiston City Council had a short, but impactful meeting Monday night with votes that will affect housing availability, the homeless, as well as...
Crowd Turns Out for Hermiston City Hall Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The Hermiston City Council held its first meeting in city hall Monday night 34 months after a fire closed down the old Hermiston City...
Broadband Survey Shows Many in Hermiston Want Better Service
The Hermiston City Council took a deep dive Monday into the results of a community survey that sought to assess the needs of broadband...
Community Turns Out for Opening of New Rocky Heights Elementary
“It smells new.”
That was the verdict from a young student Tuesday night following the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Rocky Heights Elementary School.
“Thank you...
Youth Sports Coalition Aims to Bring Multi-Sport Complex to EOTEC
A brand new multi-sport complex could be in Hermiston’s near future following Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting.
A coalition of youth sports supporters presented...
Hermiston Voters to Have Say on Magic Mushroom Centers
The Hermiston City Council has joined Umatilla County in voting to put a ballot measure before voters in November that would allow the city...
Umatilla County, Hermiston, Umatilla Team Up to Tackle Homelessness
The issue of homelessness was the topic of a joint work session Monday night between the Hermiston City Council, Umatilla City Council, and the...
Wyden Honors Shearer’s Workers & Mayor During Visit to Hermiston
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden made a stop in Hermiston on Tuesday to honor the workers of Shearer’s Foods and the city’s efforts to support...
Proposed Urban Renewal District Could Mean 1,300 New Housing Units
The Hermiston Urban Renewal Agency, made up of members of the Hermiston City Council, gave the go-ahead Monday night for city staff to begin...
Hermiston’s Distinguished Citizens Honored at DSA Banquet
Hermiston had a celebratory night on Wednesday as the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce honored those who’ve made their mark on the community.
After a year’s...
Council OKs Deal for UEC to Provide Service to Future Amazon...
The Hermiston City Council gave its approval Monday night for the city to enter into an agreement allowing Umatilla Electric Cooperative to provide service...
