Tag: Hermiston City Council
Hermiston to Break Ground on New Water Tower on E. Punkin...
The Hermiston City Council and Umatilla County Commissioners will come together at noon on April 17 to celebrate the start of work on a...
Council Action Clears Way for Chamber to Build New Home
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will have a new building and event center after the Hermiston City Council approved a zoning change request at...
Council OKs 3 for Committee Seats
The Hermiston City Council approved two appointments to the Hermiston Planning Commission and one to the Faith-Based Advisory Committee.
On Monday, the council approved the...
Hermiston City Council Approves Request to Annex 71 Acres
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to annex approximately 71 acres that clears the way for the possible construction of new elementary school...
New Water System Project Aims to Attract Housing Developers
If a community want to attract a larger workforce, it needs to have adequate housing. To get adequate housing, a community needs an adequate...
Hermiston City Council to Consider $3.3 Million Water System Contract
The Hermiston City Council will consider a $3.3 million construction contract Monday night which will carry out a partnership with Umatilla County aimed at...
City, Police Agree on New Contract
The Hermiston City Council approved a new three-year contract between the city and the Hermiston Police Association (HPA) at Monday’s council meeting.
The new contract,...
Hermiston City Council Approves Plan for Food Pod from April-October
The city of Hermiston got the approval Monday night to enter into an agreement regarding the management of the food pod on city-owned land.
The...
Hermiston Council OKs $19 Million in Various Public Works Projects
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to approve a plan to upgrade the city’s public works system to the tune of about...
Hermiston Bridge Closure Scheduled for Feb. 4 to Allow for Replacement
The bridge located on South First between S.E. Crestline Drive and S.W. Desert Sky Drive will fully close to all traffic beginning Monday, Feb....
Hermiston Bridge Replacement to Cause Detours During Spring
Drivers who use South First Street to access areas like Gettman, and Feedville Roads south of Hermiston should begin to plan alternate routes for...
Donations Pouring In To HPD’s Annual Christmas Express Program
Local businesses and service clubs are pitching in to help make Christmas brighter this year by contributing to the Hermiston Police Department’s annual Christmas...
Hermiston Council OKs Rate Increase for Hermiston Energy Services
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved adjustments on electric rates for all classes of service that will become effective on bills calculated after Dec. 31.
Hermiston...
Hermiston City Council Unveils Draft Strategic Plan for Event Center
The Hermiston City Council unveiled a draft strategic plan for the Eastern Oregon Trade & Event Center (EOTEC) during Monday’s meeting.
The plan, put together...
Hermiston Council Postpones Vote on Proposed Electrical Rate Hike
The Hermiston City Council tabled a resolution Monday night that would have increased rates for Hermiston Energy Services (HES) customers.
The council had planned to...
Hermiston Council Raises Taxi Program Tickets from $2 to $2.50
Riders of Hermiston’s Senior & Disabled Taxi Ticket Program will pay 25 percent more for a one-way ticket beginning Jan. 1.
The Hermiston City Council...
Hermiston City Council Approves Increase to Water, Sewer Rates
Beginning in March, Hermiston residents and businesses will be paying more for water and sewer services after the Hermiston City Council voted unanimously to...
Hermiston Council to Consider Water/Sewer Rate Changes
The Hermiston City Council will vote Monday to make major adjustments to water and sewer rate structures to more accurately charge customers for their...
Hermiston Street Department to Install 3 New Stop Signs in Town
The Hermiston Street Department will install three new stop signs after getting the go-ahead from the Hermiston City Council.
The new stop signs will be...
Hermiston City Council Moves Up Plans to Pave East Theater Lane
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to flip the scheduling of a couple of key street improvement projects.
Last summer, the city prioritized a...