Tag: Greg Smith
Ports Gain Control of Industrial Lands on Former Umatilla Chemical Depot
The industrial properties of the former Umatilla Chemical Depot near Hermiston have new owners. At least for the time being.
The Columbia Development Authority owns...
Solemn Ceremony Marks 80th Anniversary of Depot Explosion
Eighty years ago today at 9:21 p.m. an explosion inside an igloo at the Umatilla Army Ordnance Depot outside of Hermiston instantly killed the...
Hermiston’s New Psychiatric Care Facility ‘a Step in the Right Direction’
Mental health advocates, elected officials and community members turned out en masse on Thursday for the ribbon-cutting ceremony for Rivers Edge Acute Center for...
Umatilla Robotics Team Visits State Capitol on Way to Competition
The Umatilla High School robotics team stopped by the Oregon State Capitol on Thursday to take a tour and check in with State Rep. Greg...
State Reps. Levy and Smith Celebrate Passage of Senate Bill...
Senate Bill 1579 passed the Oregon House of Representatives and was applauded by State Rep. Bobby Levy (R-Echo) and State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner),...
Event to Mark Anniversary of 1944 Explosion at Former Umatilla Depot
The Columbia Development Authority and the Oregon Military Department will host a memorial service to observe the 80th anniversary of the 1944 munitions explosion...
Columbia Development Authority Board Responds to Complaint
The Columbia Development Authority Board of Directors met Monday, Jan. 8, to approve making a response to a complaint from a Port of Morrow...
Collaboration Celebrated During Depot Land Transfer Ceremony
The former Umatilla Chemical Depot officially became the property of the Columbia Development Authority (CDA) back in March. On Wednesday, July 12, that landmark...
Hermiston Mayor Announces He’s Running for State Senate
It's official — Hermiston Mayor Dave Drotzmann is running for the Oregon Senate.
Drotzmann announced Tuesday morning, June 6, that he will seek the District...
The Deed is Done – Former Umatilla Chemical Depot Now in...
The U.S. Army’s former Umatilla Chemical Depot now has local owners: the Columbia Development Authority.
"The deed of trust to the Army depot is signed...
UEC Celebrates Manufactured Home Replacement Program’s 1st Recipient
An overcast rainy day couldn't dampen the spirits of Matthew and Serenity Stull as they cut the ribbon on their new home on a...
House Speaker Concludes 3-Day Trip with Visits to Hermiston, Boardman
Oregon House Speaker Dan Rayfield (D-Corvallis) concluded a three-day tour of Central and Eastern Oregon today with stops in Hermiston, Boardman, and the Port...
Roundup of Local Election Results
Incumbent Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer cruised to re-election Tuesday night and will be joined on the commission by Cindy Timmons who turned back...
Still Time to Register for the Virtual Entrepreneur Day on April...
There is still time to register for the virtual Entrepreneur Day which takes place Tuesday, April 19.
The event is hosted by the Eastern Oregon...
UEC Business Resource Center Gets Grant to Help Small Businesses
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative’s Business Resource Center (BRC) has received a $75,000 grant from Business Oregon to provide technical assistance to under-served and under-resourced...
Port of Morrow CEO Ryan Neal Dies from COVID-19 Complications
Ryan Neal, the executive director of the Port of Morrow, died on Tuesday.
The Port of Morrow released a statement saying Neal, 40, had died...
State Rep. Greg Smith Announces 2022 Legislative Priorities
On Feb. 1 the Oregon Legislature will convene the 2022 Legislative Session. State Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) offered the following statements regarding District 57...
Needing Financing for Your Small Business? Free Webinar Can Help
By Greg Smith
Loan officers consider many things when determining whether someone is credit worthy. Bankers often assess these factors using what are called the “Five...
State Rep. Smith to Continue Serving as Chair of GOP Caucus...
Oregon House Republican Leadership positions where announced today with Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) being re-elected chair of the Caucus Budget.
“It is my honor to...
Umatilla Electric Business Resource Center Hires Spanish Interpreter
The Umatilla Electric Cooperative Business Resource Center (BRC) has hired Diana Cobian, an Eastern Oregon University sophomore, who will be providing Spanish translation services...