Tag: Port of Umatilla
Umatilla County Sues Columbia Development Authority Over Vote
Umatilla County has filed a lawsuit against the Columbia Development Authority seeking at least $1 million for breach of contract.
The law firm Best Best...
Oversized Load Traveling Through Eastern Oregon Beginning Mid-May
The Oregon Department of Transportation says motorists should expect nighttime delays of up to 20 minutes starting June 5 and continuing through mid-June on...
City Celebrates Unveiling of South Hermiston Industrial Park
Eight months after breaking ground on the South Hermiston Industrial Park (SHIP), the city of Hermiston celebrated its $2 million expansion Friday with the...
City to Officially Unveil South Hermiston Industrial Park
The city of Hermiston will officially unveil the development project that extended road, water lines, sewer pipes, and upgraded electrical power to the South...
Industrial Park Project to Result in 16 New Shovel-Ready Parcels
The Hermiston City Council awarded a contract for a project that it hopes will spur more economic development in the Hermiston South Industrial Park.
The...
Oregon Legislature Approves $13 Million for BMCC’s FARM II Project
The Oregon Legislature approved $13 million in funding for the FARM II project on Sunday just before the 2019 Legislative Session came to a...
Six-Year Collaborative Road Project in City of Umatilla Now Complete
Wanapa Road, a collaborative project in Umatilla that has been in the works since 2013 is now complete.
The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian...
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled for United Grain on Thursday
The Umatilla Chamber of Commerce will join United Grain in celebration of their grand opening and ribbon cutting at their new location in the...
Army Depot Land May Tap Into Umatilla’s City Sewer System
The local agency that will oversee the Umatilla Army Depot’s industrial lands is exploring the option of hooking into the City of Umatilla’s wastewater...
Development Authority to Meet on Friday
The Columbia Development Authority Board will meet on Friday, Jan. 6 at 1 p.m. at the Port of Umatilla office.
The board will discuss the...
Umatilla Electric Solar Project Completed
Umatilla Electric Cooperative has energized the Moyer-Tolles Solar Station, a 1.3-megawatt (DC) solar generating project. The system is capable of supplying the equivalent of...
Umatilla Ponders Banning Alcohol in Parks
To drink or not to drink in Umatilla's city parks was one question on the council's minds during its most recent meeting.
The council faced...
Umatilla Approves Settlement Agreement
The Umatilla City Council voted unanimously Tuesday night to approve the settlement agreement between the city and the Port of Umatilla.
The action Tuesday night...
Umatilla, Port Settle Zoning Dispute
The city of Umatilla and Port of Umatilla have agreed to withdraw from the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA) over a zoning...
Umatilla May Extend Adult Business Moratorium
The Umatilla City Council will consider extending the moratorium on adult businesses at tonight’s meeting.
The Umatilla Planning Commission has been working to overhaul the...
Port, Umatilla Working to Mend Fences
Representatives of the Port of Umatilla and the city of Umatilla met this week to continue to negotiate toward a positive outcome to the...
Umatilla, ODOT Mull Re-Alignment Deal
The Umatilla Planning Commission had its eyes on the ground recently as it discussed upcoming projects and potential changes to the roadways in Umatilla.
Two...
Two Vying for Umatilla Mayor's Seat
Two well-known, longtime Umatilla residents are facing off for the city’s open mayoral seat. Lyle Smith, current Umatilla City Council vice president, and Dave...
Marina Turns Profit for City of Umatilla
City Had Anticipated Losses of $40,000
Despite predicting annual losses of at least $40,000, the Umatilla Marina & RV Park ended its first fiscal year...
Council Asks Brookshier to Assist Successor
Ed Brookshier could end his career as Hermiston city manager on July 31. Then again, he might stay on the job until Dec. 31.
His...