Tag: Hermiston City Council
Funland Playground Could Be Ready to Open by Memorial Day Weekend
The new Funland Playground could be ready for the public by the end of May.
That was the message given by Hermiston Parks & Recreation...
Hermiston City Council to Review Bids Monday for City Hall Construction
The Hermiston City Council will review bids for a package of construction projects including the city hall expansion at its Monday meeting.
Bids were received...
Community Members Vent Frustration Over Lockdown to Hermiston Council
About a dozen or so people vented their frustrations over the COVID-19 pandemic lockdown during Monday’s Hermiston City Council meeting.
“I grew up on Main...
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 Restaurants May Use Downtown Parking for Outdoor Dining
In order to help restaurants in downtown Hermiston provide outdoor dining options for their customers, the city of Hermiston is making portions of city-owned...
Hermiston City Council Appoints Spicerkuhn to Fill Vacant Seat
The Hermiston City Council will have three new faces when it meets in January after Phillip Spicerkuhn was appointed on Monday to fill a...
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...
Primmer, Hardin Return to Council, Durón, Peterson Also Elected
A couple of new faces will join the Hermiston City Council and two veterans are set to return after Tuesday’s election.
Newcomers Maria Durón and...
Hermiston City Council Gets Preview of Wayfinding System Design
The Hermiston City Council got an in-depth look at plans for a wayfinding system during a work session Monday night.
Glen Swantak of Merje Design...
Hermiston Energy Services, City Council Eye Rate Hike During 2021
Hermiston Energy Services (HES) customers will see a rate hike next year – the only questions are when and by how much.
HES Superintendent Nate...
Hermiston City Council Candidates Give Voters Their Views on Issues
The five candidates running for the four at-large Hermiston City Council seats shared their views on a variety of topics Tuesday night, ranging from...
Hermiston City Council Receives Preview of New City Hall Design
The current design plans for the new Hermiston City Hall received positive reviews Monday night from the Hermiston City Council.
City Manager Byron Smith presented...
Developer Clears First Hurdle for New 31-Lot Subdivision in Hermiston
The Hermiston City Council approved findings of fact Monday night that lays the groundwork for annexing nearly 14 acres of land for a new...
Hermiston Seeks to Boost WORC Ridership with Incentive Program
If you’ve never used the city of Hermiston’s WORC Taxi Ticket Program, you may want to reconsider.
On Monday, the Hermiston City Council approved a...
Cost of Hermiston Library Basement Remodel Increases by 7 Percent
The price tag for the new Hermiston City Hall got 7 percent bigger after the Hermiston City Council authorized the issuance of bonds Monday...
Hermiston Food Pod to Remain on Orchard Avenue with Improvements
Hermiston’s food pod will stay where it is following Monday night’s unanimous vote by the Hermiston City Council.
The food pod on Orchard Avenue began...
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 City Hall, Library, Parks & Rec Offices Will Re-Open Monday
The city of Hermiston will re-open many of its facilities beginning Monday, June 15, with continued safety measures in place to protect the health...
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 Appoints David McCarthy to Empty Seat
The Hermiston City Council filled its vacant seat with the appointment of David McCarthy on Tuesday.
McCarthy will fill out the term of John Kirwan,...
