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🌱 What could Hermiston council decide tonight on AWS and annexation?
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In today's newsletter:
- What could Hermiston council decide tonight on AWS and annexation?
- Hermiston remembers the life and kindness of Ginger Haley
- How did Hermiston students really stack up on state tests?
Also on today's calendar: Project PATH Advisory Board.
Today's riddle: What do you call a one-legged Big Foot? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy and breezy, with a high of 79 and low of 55 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, temps: high: 77, low: 42.
- Thursday: Sunshine and delightful, with a high of 76 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Hermiston council to vote on AWS water agreement (eastoregonian.com) — Hermiston's city council is set to vote on a major water and wastewater agreement with Amazon Web Services that would help fund new sewer infrastructure along Feedville Road and Highway 207. Councilors will also consider requiring petition filers to live in Hermiston, annex 3.72 acres for new housing, and review transportation plan updates ahead of October hearings. 
2. Ginger Haley Passes Away at 67 (northeastoregonnow.com) — A longtime Hermiston resident, Virginia Marie "Ginger" Haley, has died at 67 after making the city her home for three decades. Remembered as generous, social, and devoted to family, she recently attended the 11th Street Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. No services are planned yet, and Burns Mortuary of Hermiston is handling arrangements.
3. Hermiston students show progress in math, science test scores (eastoregonian.com) — Hermiston families are seeing mixed state test results this year, with local students improving in math and science but slipping in English Language Arts compared to last year. Elementary and sixth-grade math scores outpaced state averages, while 11th-grade performance declined. The district says it's reviewing the data and will send individual score reports to many families this fall.
4. Hermiston woman, 101, to take part in Bridge of the Gods ceremony (eastoregonian.com) — A 101-year-old Hermiston resident, Linis Rozema, will help reenact a historic handshake on the Bridge of the Gods this Thursday, marking the span's 100th anniversary. Living in Hermiston since 1950, she's worked locally, raised five children, and now shares her family's remarkable Columbia River history while still keeping house and cooking for her son.
📸 Around Hermiston
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hermiston
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★ Featured events ★
- Heart Code Heartsaver Class (CPR/AED/First Aid) →
Good Shepherd Health Care System, 610 Northwest 11th Street, Hermiston
9:00 am
Monday October 5
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Other local events
- Project PATH Advisory Board →
Hermiston City Hall, 180 NE 2nd Street, Hermiston - Heart Code Heartsaver Class (CPR/AED/First Aid) →
610 Northwest 11th Street, Hermiston
9:00 am
Thursday October 22
Friday October 23
📣 Hermiston Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- MS Volleyball GAME
Echo School Echo, OR 97826
4:00 pm - McLoughlin at Umatilla →
1400 7Th St, Umatilla
5:00 pm - UHS JV Volleyball @ Mac-Hi
Umatilla High Umatilla, OR 97882
5:00 pm - UHS Varsity Volleyball @ Mac-Hi
Umatilla High Umatilla, OR 97882
6:30 pm - Zumba With Robyn! →
201 7th St, Umatilla
6:00 pm - UHS Varsity Girls Soccer vs Stan/Echo
Umatilla High Umatilla, OR 97882
6:00 pm - Family Movie Night - Encanto →
Umatilla OR - UHS JV Volleyball vs Sherman County High School
Umatilla High Umatilla, OR 97882
5:00 pm - UHS Varsity Volleyball vs Sherman County High School
Umatilla High School
6:30 pm
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Walmart posted a job opening for Floor Clerical in Hermiston. Apply here.
- Hospitality Management Corporation posted a job opening for Housekeeper 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: Hop Squatch! (Thank you Terri R. for sending it in!)
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