Tag: Umatilla Chemical Depot
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...
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...
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...
Columbia Development Authority to Meet at Umatilla Chemical Depot
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...
Oregon Lawmakers Urge Army to Clean Up Umatilla Chemical Depot
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...
OPB Looks at Future of Depot Land
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 Friend Passes Away at 63
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....
Thousands of Acres Burn at Depot Site
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 Bartman of Hermiston Passes Away at 70
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...
Hermiston's Greg Hoffman Passes Away at 53
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 Beachler of Umatilla Passes Away at 64
Marvin Ray Beachler, beloved husband of Helane, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 11, 2015 in Umatilla following a long...
Letter: Delegation Concerned Over Depot Plans
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....
Friends Salute 'Mr. Hermiston'
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 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...
Tales from the World Cup
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...
Area's Leaders Want Hermiston's Next City Manager To Embrace Diversity, Development,...
Hermiston residents may not know who the next city manager will be, but a profile of what attributes he or she should have is...
Former Depot Worker, Billy Griffin, Passes Away
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...
Depot Memorabilia Topic of Chamber Event
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....
End of an Era: Pronghorn Relocated from Depot
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...
NEW: Watch Video of Depot Demolition
The massive building that housed the equipment and furnaces that destroyed the Umatilla Chemical Depot’s chemical weapons stockpile has been demolished, and the last...
