Tag: Umatilla Chemical Depot

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...

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...

The former Umatilla Chemical Depot officially became the property of the Columbia Development Authority (CDA) back in March. On Wednesday, July 12, that landmark...

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...

The Board of Directors of the Columbia Development Authority will hold an in-person board meeting on Thursday, April 14 at the Umatilla Chemical Depot. The...

U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, and U.S. Rep. Greg Walden urged the Army to complete its commitment to remediate the now-closed Umatilla...

An article posted on the Oregon Public Broadcasting website takes a look at the future of the Umatilla Chemical Depot land. Here’s an excerpt: After years...

Lonita D. “Nita” Wood Friend died on July 12, 2016 at her home in Hermiston at the age of 63. She was born on Jan....

Approximately 3,000 acres burned in a fire at the Umatilla Chemical Depot on Monday and multiple vehicles crashed in Interstate 82 during the blaze. According...

Merle H. Bartman of Hermiston died on May 5, 2016 in Hermiston at the age of 70. He was born on July 13, 1945 to...

Gregory W. C. “Greg” Hoffman of Hermiston died on Feb. 5, 2016 at Kadlec Region Medical Center in Richland, Wash., as the result of...

Marvin Ray Beachler, beloved husband of Helane, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2015 in Umatilla following a long...

Wyden, Merkley, Walden Urge Hagel to Accept No-Cost Transfer Dear Secretary Chuck Hagel: We are writing to express our strong concerns about reports that the U.S....

Harkenrider Retires After More than 50 Years of Service Friends, family and colleagues gathered Monday evening to wish Mr. Hermiston – otherwise known as Frank...

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...

Hermiston Man Takes Trip of a Lifetime to South America On his way to pick up some medicine, David Nahol decided to take in a...

Hermiston residents may not know who the next city manager will be, but a profile of what attributes he or she should have is...

Billy DeWayne Griffin died on Jan. 30, 2014, at his home in Irrigon, surrounded by his family at the age of 82. He was born...

Ever wonder what will happen to all the artifacts and memorabilia from the Umatilla Chemical Depot? Well, now you have a chance to find out....

Nearly 40 pronghorn antelope were captured and relocated from the Umatilla Chemical Depot (UMCD) to Malheur County on Tuesday. Pronghorn were long-time residents of the...