Tag: Hermiston City Council
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...
Hermiston Council Votes to Expand Number of Mobile Vendor Licenses
The Hermiston City Council updated its mobile food vending ordinance by increasing the number of available license and adding temporary licenses among other changes.
The...
Hermiston City Council Has Busy Agenda for Monday’s Meeting
The Hermiston City Council on Aug. 13 will look at changes to its noise ordinance, consider allowing accessory dwelling units within the city, as well...
Beas-Fitzgerald Resigns from Council; Roy Barron to Fill Out Her Term
Hermiston City Councilor Clara Beas-Fitzgerald has resigned and the recently-elected Roy Barron will fill out the remainder of her term.
Beas-Fitzgerald submitted a letter of...
Hermiston City Council Looking to Update Mobile Vending Policies
The city of Hermiston is working to update its mobile vending policies that will likely include a food pod where multiple food vendors will...
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...
Hermiston Council to Discuss $4.5 Million Improvements to N. 1st Place
The Hermiston City Council will discuss Monday night the $4.5 million award from the Oregon Legislature for street upgrades to North First Place.
The funds...