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Population: 12,500 Hermiston is located 185 miles from Portland in Northeast Oregon and is accessible by Interstate I-84 and I-82.
Hermiston is a friendly and warm community with the progressive attitude of a big city that continually strives to maintain excellence in education, recreation, and business.
Hermiston has designated over 74 acres as recreational areas. Parks throughout the city offer volleyball courts, tennis courts, basketball courts, soccer fields, baseball diamonds, jogging paths, picnic areas and playgrounds. In addition to the parks, Hermiston has the Columbia River, located 6 miles north, which offers waterskiing, boating, swimming, and fishing.
The education in Hermiston is innovative and committed to the highest standards. With a total of 7 public schools including one high school, two middle schools and four elementary schools, Hermiston's students ranked among the top in the nation for high school SAT scores.
Hermiston is centered in the future of Eastern Oregon, yet is melded to its past. New industry and its added growth to this community have brought many benefits, but Hermiston still has that small-town atmosphere. Good jobs, fine schools, quality city services, cultural events... Hermiston is the heartland of Eastern Oregon.
