Tag: Mark Morgan
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,...
Groundbreaking Ceremony Set for New Hermiston Housing Development
VestCapital is beginning development of the next phase of Hermiston’s Cimmaron Terrace subdivision with an official groundbreaking ceremony at noon on Friday, Dec. 13.
The...
Amazon Tax Break Designed to Bring ‘Historic’ Development to Hermiston
The Hermiston City Council passed a resolution Monday night that one councilor said would do nothing less than change the face of Hermiston and...
Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark Morgan Accredited by ICMA
Hermiston Assistant City Manager Mark Morgan has received the credentialed manager designation from the International City/County Management Association (ICMA).
Morgan is one of just 24...
City’s Utilities Departments Join Forces on Hermiston Avenue Project
The city of Hermiston’s water, recycled water and street departments are teaming up on a Capital Improvements Plan project to upgrade Hermiston Avenue.
A contractor...
Hermiston Eyeing Taxing Districts to Help Spur New Infrastructure, Retail
The city of Hermiston is continuing to work to attract retail development in town and is considering forming a Local Improvement District to help...
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...
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 Chamber of Commerce to Host Business Luncheon
The Hermiston Chamber of Commerce will host its quarterly Business to Business Luncheon on Tuesday, Jan. 15 at the Hermiston Community Center, 415 S....
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...
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...
Tax Statements Cause Confusion About Urban Renewal District
The Hermiston Urban Renewal District is appearing on property tax statements for all properties within the city this year for the first time, which...
City of Hermiston Seeking Operator for Downtown ‘Food Pod’
The city of Hermiston is looking for someone to operate a mobile vending ‘Food Pod’ Pilot Program for 12 to 24 months on city...
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 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...
City of Hermiston Seeks Items to Place in 50-Year Time Capsule
The city of Hermiston is seeking items from the public to include in a time capsule scheduled to be opened on Sept. 8, 2068.
The...
Hermiston HART Bus Ridership On Track to Rise 75 Percent in...
Ridership on Hermiston’s recently-created “HART” fixed-route bus service is on track to rise by 75 percent in 2018 - a steep climb from its...