Tag: Umatilla City Council
Umatilla Residents Speak Out on Adult Businesses
Umatilla’s residents sounded off Tuesday night in favor of an ordinance that would place a moratorium on adult businesses.
If adopted, the ordinance would prohibit...
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...
Umatilla Moving Forward with Strip Club Moratorium
The city of Umatilla is moving forward with a moratorium on adult businesses despite little input from the public.
“I clearly do not want to...
Strip Club, Business Closures Anger Residents
While businesses come and go in Umatilla, city policies are raising eyebrows, concerns and ire from local residents.
John Nichols presented the council with letters...
Buying a Path to History
Umatilla Taking Steps to Develop Old Town Site
It’s no secret the city of Umatilla is working with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian...
Umatilla, Port Tangled Up in Zoning Dispute
Tonight, the Umatilla City Council will hear an appeal of a zoning issue. What sounds mundane could cause high-stakes ripples to major players in...
Umatilla Fine-Tunes Council in Mayoral Absence
Lyle Smith is now the second-in-command for the Umatilla City Council.
The Umatilla City Council voted Smith into the position on Tuesday to help cover...
Umatilla to Let Voters Select Next Mayor
The city of Umatilla will not appoint a replacement for Mayor Pat Lafferty and will, instead, leave the decision to the voters of Umatilla.
Lafferty...
Boardman Puts 1-Year Moratorium on Medical Pot
The city of Boardman has placed a moratorium on medical marijuana dispensaries within the city limits.
The Boardman City Council approved the ordinance this week....
Umatilla Selects Ray for City Council Seat
Council Lowers Noise Restrictions for Riverside's Anniversary
Mel Ray is the newest member of the Umatilla City Council.
Council members interviewed both Ray and fellow applicant...
Hotel Owner Pitches New Pylon Sign for McNary
Headed by hotelier Hasu Mistry, McNary businesses have pitched an idea for a new pylon sign at the entrance to McNary in Umatilla.
Mistry is...
Umatilla Puts Hold on Medical Marijuana Facilities
City Stresses Action Is Not a Ban
The city of Umatilla has blocked medical marijuana facilities for the next year but could work with the...
Umatilla Business Receives $10,000 Grant
Another Umatilla business will be getting a facelift, courtesy of the city’s Downtown Revitalization Small Grant program.
The Umatilla City Council has approved a $10,000...
Umatilla to Clean Up Last Year's Fire Damage
The city of Umatilla is preparing for a little spring cleaning, starting with the destruction from a fire last summer on South Hill.
In June,...
New Streetlights to Be Installed in McNary
Dark and stormy nights may be good for mystery novels, but it’s not good for the hotel business.
The owners of the former Desert River...
ODOT Unveils Powerline Road Plan
In January 2015, construction will begin on a project to move the intersection of Powerline Road and Highway 730 in Umatilla.
Earlier this week, Tim...
Umatilla to Improve Foot Traffic Access to Downtown
From one side of town to the other, streets in Umatilla will take on a new look in the near future as plans move...
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,...
TenEyck Selected for Umatilla City Council
Roak TenEyck is the newest member of the Umatilla City Council.
On Tuesday night, the Umatilla City Council interviewed three candidates for the position: TenEyck,...
Umatilla Council Seeks Applicants for Vacant Seat
Applications are open for anyone interested in serving on the Umatilla City Council.
At its most recent meeting, the council declared a vacancy in position...