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🌱 Hermiston community mourns the passing of Margie Ann Poplis, 79
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In today's newsletter:
- Hermiston community mourns the passing of Margie Ann Poplis, 79
- How much will Hermiston’s new franchise fee cut save your household?
- Hermiston driver involved in fatal pre-dawn crash near Pendleton
Also on today's calendar: CPR / AED & First Aid Combo Class and 3 more events.
📸 Have a great pic of holiday decorations from around Hermiston? Post it to Hermiston photos of the day! ☃️ 🟢-🟠-🟣-🔴-🟡-🔵 ☃️
Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Tuesday: Mainly cloudy, with a high of 63 and low of 44 degrees.
- Wednesday: Windy; partly sunny, cooler, temps: high: 52, low: 39.
- Thursday: On-and-off rain and drizzle, with a high of 53 and low of 45 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Margie Poplis Passes Away at 79 (northeastoregonnow.com) — Hermiston is mourning longtime resident Margie Ann Poplis, who died in town on Dec. 11 at age 79. A familiar face from her years at the Hermiston Herald, she leaves close family in Hermiston, with a funeral Jan. 31 at Burns Mortuary Chapel followed by a celebration of life at Desert Lanes. 
2. Hermiston residents to see lower electric bills as city cuts franchise fees (yaktrinews.com) — Hermiston households can expect lower electric bills starting in 2026 after the City Council voted to cut electric franchise fees from 7% to 4% for all customers. City leaders say booming data center growth will still boost city revenues by $1–2 million a year, allowing residents and businesses to save money while supporting continued economic development.
3. Vehicle hits, kills Pendleton man (eastoregonian.com) — A Hermiston man driving north on Highway 395 struck and killed a pedestrian near Pendleton early Thursday morning, according to Oregon State Police. Investigators say the victim was crossing an unlit stretch of road and died at the scene, and traffic was disrupted for several hours while troopers investigated.
4. Cops help Umatilla students make Christmas shopping haul (hermistonherald.com) — Hermiston’s Walmart turned into a holiday shopping hub as Umatilla police and partner agencies helped 20 Clara Brownell Middle School students pick out $150 worth of gifts for their families. Funded by grants, the Shop With a Cop event included breakfast, patrol car rides, gift wrapping, and a surprise present for each student, strengthening ties between youth, law enforcement, and the wider community.
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Boardman Senior Center Lunch
Boardman Senior Citizen Inc, 100 Tatone St, Boardman
11:30 am
Thursday December 18
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Other local events
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CPR / AED & First Aid Combo Class
Good Shepherd Health Care System , 610 NW 11th St , Hermiston
9:00 am -
Movies at the SAGE!
SAGE Center , 101 Olson Rd NE , Boardman
2:00 pm -
Boardman Senior Center Lunch
Boardman Senior Citizen Inc , 100 Tatone St , Boardman
11:30 am -
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Good Shepherd Health Care System , 610 NW 11th St , Hermiston
10:00 am -
Boardman Senior Center Lunch
Boardman Senior Citizen Inc , 100 Tatone St , Boardman
11:30 am
Friday December 19
Saturday December 20
Tuesday December 23
Tuesday December 30
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🗓 Events Nearby
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CBMS/UHS Winter Concert
Umatilla High School , 1400 7th St , Umatilla
7:00 pm -
CBMS Boys Basketball @ La Grande (C Orange/C Blue/B/A)
Clara Brownell Middle Umatilla, OR 97882
4:00 pm -
MHES Winter Concert
Umatilla High School , 1400 7th St , Umatilla
7:00 pm -
CVI Holiday Concert
Umatilla SD 7 , 251 Grant St , Umatilla
7:00 pm
Tuesday December 16
Wednesday December 17
Thursday December 18
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- During emergencies, coordination and partnership are critical.
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) is working alongside local, state, and Tribal partners to support response coordination following… (Nextdoor )
- Walmart posted a job opening for Custodial in Hermiston. Apply here.
- Manpower posted a job opening for Production Manager in Hermiston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Hermiston here.
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-- The Patch AM Team
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