Tag: Jackie Myers
Hermiston Councilor Rod Hardin Signs Off After 32 Years
In 1992, Bill Clinton was elected president, the internet had not yet become a part of our daily lives and Hermston’s population was barely...
City Council Gets Look at Proposed Renovations for Hermiston Library
The Hermiston City Council got an in-depth look this week at the proposed design plans for the Hermiston Public Library's renovation.
During Monday’s meeting, City...
Hermiston to Give Citizens Input on How to Close Budget Gap
The citizens of Hermiston will have their say on the city’s budget during a town hall meeting on Nov. 27.
During a work session Monday...
Hermiston’s Newest City Park to Be Named Horizon Park
Hermiston not only has a new city park under development, but as of Monday night it also has a name for the park.
The Hermiston...
New Law Means Curbside Recycling Coming to Hermiston by 2025
Hermiston is one of just six cities in Oregon with a population of more than 4,000 that currently does not have a curbside recycling...
Hermiston Council Welcomes 2 New Members, Says Goodbye to 2 Others
Jackie Linton made Hermiston history Monday night, but it wasn’t her plan.
Linton, along with David McCarthy, Jackie Myers and Roy Barron took the oath...
Hermiston City Council Gets Behind OMA Homelessness Funding Plan
The Hermiston City Council voted unanimously Monday night to support an Oregon Mayors Association plan to seek state funding for communities to address the...
2 Hermiston Councilors Defeated, 2 Others Re-Elected Tuesday Night
Two Hermiston City Council incumbents were defeated by their opponents Tuesday night while two others cruised to another term in office.
In a close Ward...
Council Tables Final Assessment of Local Improvement District
The Hermiston City Council tabled plans Monday night to approve the final assessment of a Local Improvement District (LID) at the South Hermiston Industrial...
Three Hermiston Councilors to Face Opponents in May 17 Primary
Three of the four Hermiston City Councilors running in the May 17 primary will have opponents following Tuesday's filing deadline.
Running in Ward 1 will...
Utility GM: Despite Recent Increases, HES Rates Among Lowest in Region
Despite a second rate hike in nine months, Hermiston Energy Service (HES) customers are still paying among the lowest electric rates in the state,...
Hermiston City Council OKs Funding for New Umatilla Bridge Study
The Hermiston City Council on Monday voted to invest $50,000 on a study to determine the best location for new bridge over the Umatilla...
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...
Homelessness in Hermiston: Group Tells Council, ‘We Can Do Better’
The Hermiston City Council offered cautious support Monday night for plans to develop a homeless shelter in Hermiston.
Board members for Stepping Stones, a local...
Proposed Annexation Hits Snag; Council to Take It Up Next Month
The Hermiston City Council voted to approve up to 100 new homes just south of E. Punkin Center Road Monday night – or so...
Hermiston Sets Sights on Redesign of Harper Road-Geer Road Intersection
The city of Hermiston will tackle a redesign of the Harper Road-Geer Road intersection, but will have to purchase some property first.
On Monday night,...
Hermiston Food Cart Pod Will Be Back for a Second Year...
Despite several challenges, Hermiston’s experiment with a food cart pod last year was deemed a success and has received the go-ahead for a second...
Hermiston Council Leaning Toward Constructing New City Hall
The future of Hermiston City Hall is up in the air for the time being.
Meeting in the basement of the Hermiston Public Library Monday...
Hermiston City Council Votes to Support School District Bond Measure
The city of Hermiston is officially supporting the Hermiston School District as it seeks voter approval for a school bond to address enrollment growth...
2 Hermiston Council Incumbents Win, Another to Face November Opponent
Hermiston City Council incumbents Jackie Myers and Doug Smith were re-elected Tuesday night while incumbent Lori Davis will have to wait until November to...
