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🌱 Hermiston maps its next 20 years of streets and intersections

Hermiston, Oregon Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello Hermiston! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Hermiston maps its next 20 years of streets and intersections
  • Hermiston senior lunches: This week's dates and meal costs
  • Hermiston mini market joins Saturday's lineup of local outings

Also on today's calendar: Stake Conference and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, with a high of 56 and low of 44 degrees.
  • Thursday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 56, low: 42.
  • Friday: A couple of afternoon showers, with a high of 62 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Hermiston City Council approves new transportation system plan (eastoregonian.com) — Hermiston has approved a transportation plan to guide the next 20 years of growth, with safer intersections and better street connections among its priorities. Adopted unanimously Nov. 9, it takes effect after 30 days and includes potential roundabouts, sidewalks and bike routes, though approval doesn't guarantee every project will happen.
   

2. Northeastern Oregon senior lunches: Nov. 12-18, 2026 (eastoregonian.com) — Hermiston's Harkenrider Senior Activity Center will serve lunch from noon to 12:30 p.m. Nov. 12 and Nov. 17 at 255 NE Second St. Meals cost $5 and are free for children 10 and younger, though menus are still to be announced. For Meals on Wheels information, call 541-567-3582.
   

3. Quick Takes Nov. 11 and beyond (goeasternoregon.com) — A mini market will bring vendors to 395 E. Main St. in Hermiston on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., hosted by Mainstreet Keg & Kork and Postal Coffee Company. Elsewhere that morning, a Master Gardeners plant sale in Pendleton will raise money for gardens in Hermiston, Umatilla and Pendleton.
   

4. Hermiston's Lozano Mejia wins Cross Country State Title (northeastoregonnow.com) — Leroy Lozano Mejia brought Hermiston its first individual cross-country state title, winning Washington's 3A championship in Pasco on Nov. 7 in 14:45. After finishing second last year, the junior followed a plan to push the pace early, using repeated surges to pull away from the field.
   

5. Elly Smith Service Set (northeastoregonnow.com) — Eleanor “Elly” Smith, a Hermiston resident since 1985, died Oct. 28 at age 96. Her children and grandchildren were central to her life. A celebration of life will be held today, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. in the Sun Terrace activity room, 1550 N.W. 11th St., Hermiston.
   

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  • Controlled Contamination Services posted a job opening for Construction Cleaner in Hermiston. Apply here.
  • The TJX Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Merchandise Coordinator in Hermiston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermiston here.

Ok Hermiston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" — The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hermiston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.

Stay in the loop with what's happening in Hermiston

Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.