Tag: Dave Drotzmann
Hermiston Council Gives OK to Continue Broadband Assessment
If Hermiston hopes to continue to grow and attract new businesses, it is going to have to invest in digital infrastructure. That was the...
Utility GM: Despite Recent Increases, HES Rates Among Lowest in Region
Despite a second rate hike in nine months, Hermiston Energy Service (HES) customers are still paying among the lowest electric rates in the state,...
New City & Chamber Program Aims to Help Out Local Restaurants
A partnership between the city of Hermiston and the Hermiston Chamber of Commerce aims to spur residents to dine out more often at local...
Hermiston City Council OKs Funding for New Umatilla Bridge Study
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to invest $50,000 on a study to determine the best location for new bridge over the Umatilla...
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...
After 2 Years, Hermiston’s New Funland Playground Opens to Public
Hermiston had plenty to celebrate on Sunday with the Fourth of July, the opening of Funland Playground and a resounding 'good riddance' to the...
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...
Former EOU Student Wins Hermiston Funland Playground Art Contest
Mariela Caldera was honored at Monday night’s Hermiston City Council meeting as the winner of the Funland Playground Art Contest.
Caldera, from Stanfield and a...
Council Says Goodbye to Gutierrez, Hello to Three New Members
The Hermiston City Council said goodbye to one councilor and hello to three new councilors during Monday’s meeting.
Last night was Manuel Gutierrez’ last council...
Hermiston Council Votes to Increase Electric Rate in 2 Phases During...
The Hermiston City Council did what the mayor called “the worst part of the job” Monday night in voting to increase electrical rates for...
Weekend Samples Show Virus ‘Extremely Widespread in Hermiston’
Preliminary results from samples taken over the weekend suggest 17 percent of the Hermiston population has the virus that causes COVID-19.
“The results of this...
Third Time’s the Charm: Ground Broken for New Funland Playground
The first two children to officially set foot on what will soon be Hermiston’s new Funland Playground weren’t there to play on Wednesday, but...
New Funland Playground to Have Groundbreaking on Wednesday
Construction of the new Funland Playground in Hermiston will begin with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 29 at 12:30 p.m.
Because of social distancing...
Hermiston First in Area to Participate in Coronavirus Testing Project
TRACE-COVID-19, Oregon State University’s project to determine community prevalence of the novel coronavirus, will sample community members in Hermiston this weekend, July 25-26, at...
Hermiston Food Pod Site Narrowed Down to 1 of 3 Possible...
The Hermiston City Council narrowed the choice for a permanent food pod to three possible locations during a work session Monday night.
In the running...
Hermiston Council Hears Latest Plans for Temporary Homeless Shelter
The Hermiston City Council heard plans Monday night for a zoning amendment in what could be the first step toward developing a temporary emergency...
Hermiston City Council Approves Plans for New $9 Million City Hall
Hermiston will be getting a new city hall following a lengthy debate Monday night from those on both sides of the issue.
On one side...
Drotzmann Announces He’ll Seek Fourth Term as Hermiston Mayor
Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann has filed to run for a fourth term as the city’s mayor.
"I hope to continue the good work my fellow...
Hermiston Council Leaning Toward Constructing New City Hall
The future of Hermiston City Hall is up in the air for the time being.
Meeting in the basement of the Hermiston Public Library Monday...
Hermiston City Council Approves $1.55 Hike in Garbage Rates
Beginning in February, garbage rates for most Hermiston residents will increase by $1.55 a month, with an increase in water and sewer rates starting...
