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Cody Voorhees

Mechanic, Scott’s Cycle and Sports

When and why did you move to Hermiston?

I was born and raised here. I’ve lived in Boise and Portland, but what drew me back was having friends and family around here.

What is your favorite place to eat in Hermiston?

Hale’s

What do you like to do in your spare time?

Biking, camping, four-wheeling, and other outdoor activities

What surprises you about Hermiston?

Lately, how big it’s grown. I was gone for four years, and in just that amount of time, it’s changed quite a bit. All kinds of new businesses and projects — it seems like there’s a lot more going on than when I was younger.

What was the last book you read?

I’m reading “Heir to the Dragon” by Robert N. Charrette.

What app or website do you use most?

Probably Reddit

If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

Japan. My buddy in Portland lived there, and hearing him talk about it makes me interested. Being interested in cars, there’s all kinds of stuff I’d like to see with car culture and daily life.

What is the funniest thing that’s happened to you?

I can’t think of anything.

What is one of your goals for the next 12 months?

Do more trips and more out-of-town fun stuff. I didn’t go camping at all this year, so just get out more.

What is your proudest accomplishment?

Getting my Associate’s Degree