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Heaven Doherty Builds Her Legacy | Yakima News
Heaven Doherty, Hermiston’s tireless building inspector, just earned the prestigious title of Building Inspector of the Year—honoring her relentless work inspecting 25 to 50 homes daily, even handling same-day requests before dawn. As Hermiston surges with 130 new homes and $200M in permits last year, Doherty’s expertise is more vital than ever amid a looming industry crisis: up to 80% of inspectors may retire in five years. Rising from real estate and gym ownership to earning her degree at Chemeketa and leading the International Code Council chapter, she’s not just keeping pace—she’s setting…
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