Tag: Dave Drotzmann
Hermiston, Portland to Renew Friendly Seed-Spitting Rivalry on Aug. 3
Hermiston city officials will be traveling to Portland on Friday, Aug. 3 to take part in the annual Hermiston-Portland Watermelon Seed Spitting Contest and...
Hermiston Council Clears Way for City to Receive Street Upgrade Funding
The Hermiston City Council unanimously passed a resolution Monday night approving an intergovernmental agreement with the state transportation department that will ultimately fund up...
Legislative Committee Hears from Locals about Education Needs
The Oregon Legislature’s Joint Committee on Student Success heard testimony on Wednesday from folks in and around the Hermiston area on what the state...
Hermiston, Umatilla County Finalize Deal for EOTEC, New Housing
The Hermiston City Council and Umatilla County finalized several deals Monday night including one that transfers ownership of the Eastern Oregon Trade and Event...
Hermiston to Take Over EOTEC
Rarely has a public breakup been so amicable.
On Monday night, the city of Hermiston and Umatilla County voted to end their partnership that operates...
Hermiston Council Approves 15-Year Tax Break for Lamb Weston
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to give Lamb Weston a 15-year property tax break, following the company’s recent announcement that it would...
Hermiston City Council Votes to Expand City’s Enterprise Zone
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to expand its enterprise zone, a move that could attract companies to invest in the Hermiston area.
The...
Council Hears Recommendations for Conference Center, EOTC
In a little more than three months, the city of Hermiston will take over management of the Hermiston Conference Center. On Monday, the Hermiston...
Council Votes to Fund Street Projects with Franchise Fee Hikes
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to increase franchise fees charged to a number of companies in order to raise revenue for...
Hermiston Council Give City Manager Smith a $5,000 raise
Hermiston City Manager Byron Smith received a $5,000 raise and an extra year on his contract during Monday's Hermiston City Council meeting.
The raise and...
Opening the Doors of Mystery
High School Students Gain New Insights into Hermiston's City Government Thanks to Alexis Pursel and Her Role as Student Representative
Alexis Pursel keeps a pretty...
Hermiston Wins Award for Cultural Diversity
Hermiston was among seven cities in the nation to be honored for embracing cultural diversity.
The National League of Cities presented the city of Hermiston...
DuPont Pioneer Plans Further Expansion
DuPont Pioneer announced on Wednesday plans to increase capacity at its Hermiston IMPACT™ research location.
The expansion, which is already under way and is expected...
