Tag: Amazon
Demand for Electricity in Northwest Projected to Grow by 30 Percent
By Alex Baumhardt/Oregon Capital Chronicle
Electricity demand in the Northwest is expected to grow more than 30% in the next decade, or about 5% more...
Morrow and Umatilla Counties’ Wage Growth Outpaces the State
The percentage of wages private and public employers in Morrow and Umatilla counties paid in 2022 outpaced the state’s growth, states an Oregon Employment...
Capital Investments Behind Hermiston’s Bigger 2023-24 Budget
The Hermiston City Council on Monday approved what the city manager called “the most unique” budget he’s ever presented to the city.
One of the...
Big Property Tax Breaks Help Lure Big Companies to Morrow County
Port, county and city officials in Morrow County have approved a deal to have Amazon pay almost $40 million in fees during a 15-year...
Port of Morrow Commission OKs Billion-Dollar Deal for Amazon
The Port of Morrow Commission voted Wednesday, May 10, to approve tax breaks for Amazon worth more than $1 billion over 15 years to...
Amazon Set to Expand Operations in Umatilla
City Annexes Property for New Data Center
Amazon subsidiary Vadata, Inc., now owns an additional 30 acres of property in the city of Umatilla.
Tuesday night,...
Smith First to Sign Petition for Renewable Energy
Calling on Oregonians to officially recognize hydroelectric energy as renewable, State Rep. Greg Smith (R – Heppner) kicked off the petition drive for the...
