Tag: Hermiston City Council
Council Selects Site for New Senior Center
New Building Will Be Called the Harkenrider Center
The city of Hermiston already had the money, now it has a site and name for the...
Hermiston Conference Center's Future Up in Air
Organizations that hold their events at the Hermiston Conference Center will continue to be able to do so – at least through 2016. Beyond...
City Seeks Community Enhancement Ideas
The city of Hermiston is looking for ways to enhance the aesthetics and livability of the community, and needs input from the public.
The Community...
City Seeks Public Input on Landscaping Ordinance
The city of Hermiston wants the public’s input on a proposed ordinance that would set minimum landscaping standards for all new commercial, industrial, and...
Hermiston Council Passes Supplemental Budget
The Hermiston City Council passed a supplemental budget at this week’s meeting.
The action Monday night was part of an annual process of adjusting the...
City to Crack Down on Bad Behavior in Parks
Police in Hermiston will now have the authority to prohibit anyone from using a city park for up to 30 days if they are...
Council Votes to Extend Hermiston Enterprise Zone
In the past 11 years, investment into the local community by Dupont-Pioneer Seed and Shearer’s Foods have resulted in 278 full-time jobs with an...
Council Raises Rates for HES Customers
Rate Increase Takes Effect in May
For the past several years, Hermiston Energy Services (HES) has been dipping into its reserves rather than raise its...
Council to Vote on Proposed Electric Rate Increase
The Hermiston City Council is expected to vote to raise electric utility rates for Hermiston Energy Services customers at tonight’s meeting.
HES Superintendent Nate Rivera...
Flags to Be Flown at Half Staff for Burns, Prior
Flags in Hermiston are to be flown at half-staff today in honor of Joe Burns, and on Thursday in Hermiston and Echo in honor...
Council to Consider Hike in Electric Rates
Come May, Hermiston Energy Services (HES) customers could see something they haven’t seen in more than a dozen years – a rate increase.
HES Superintendent...
Hermiston to Honor Burns, Prior, Brewer
The Hermiston City Council will honor three longtime Hermiston servants during tonight’s meeting.
Mayor Dave Drotzmann will sign proclamations honoring the public service of Joe...
Hermiston Council to Set Goals for 2015
The Hermiston City Council will hold its annual goal-setting session on Saturday, Feb. 21 at Hermiston City Hall.
The council will meet from 8:30 a.m....
Council Begins Annexation Process
The Hermiston City Council began annexation of a piece of property on N.E. Second Street Monday night.
The annexation request came from Clyde Nobles, who...
Emotions Run High in Pet Rescue Debate
Few things can get people’s emotions running as high as the subject of pets. That was certainly the case Monday night as the Hermiston...
Council to Hear Report on Pet Rescue
The Hermiston City Council will hear a report tonight on Pet Rescue, following complaints from people concerned about the animals sheltered in the facitlity.
Hermiston...
Council Approves Liquor License for La Hacienda
The Hermiston City Council approved a liquor license application for La Hacienda.
The council approved a full on-premises sales application for the Mexican restaurant during...
Council OKs Street Vacation Settlement
The Hermiston City Council voted Monday night to vacate a portion of W. Ridgeway Avenue after reaching a settlement agreement with the owner of...
Voters to Decide Who Selects Muni Judge
Proposed Charter Changes to Appear on Ballot
The voters in Hermiston will have a chance to determine who selects the city’s municipal court judge in...
Hermiston Council to Vote on Street Vacation
The Hermiston City Council will vote tonight on an ordinance that would vacate a portion of W. Ridgeway Avenue after the city reached an...