The Libertarian Party of Oregon dubbed a pair of rail centers in Nyssa and the Willamette Valley “one of the most blatant examples of government corruption” and wants the $51 million state lawmakers approved to build the truck-to-rail centers refunded to taxpayers.
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Governor appoints Valley Family Health Care CFO to seat on border board
The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board appointed its newest member, Cheri Hung, the chief financial officer of Valley Health Care.
Valley Family seeks input on preliminary plan for expanded health center in Nyssa
Valley Family Health Care is looking to build a new health center in Nyssa in the future and wants help from two Oregon senators to make the concept a reality.
Rail center plan projects no more taxpayer support, big savings for onion industry
While a trimmed-down plan aims to complete the Nyssa rail depot without taxpayer support and save local onion producers millions in shipping costs, the questions surrounding a new partner in the Midwest, freight prices, and cost cuts to the main terminal remain.
Latest Oregon economic forecast: Up to $1.7 billion available for housing, addiction and more
The new economic forecast, which arrived three days into the 35-day legislative session, prompted calls to boost spending on addiction response and housing.
Ontario’s Ace Hardware offers tools, paint, rentals and . . . beer
Along with tools, stoves and other items the Ontario’s Ace Hardware store now offers beer, wine and coffee at its new bar inside the store.
Builder close to printing Malheur County’s first 3D house
An Ontario builder is two months away from completing a “pilot” home using 3D printing technology, the first of its kind in Malheur County.
Allegations of ‘secret’ deal to remove four Snake River dams aired by GOP at hearing
GOP lawmakers on Tuesday criticized a “secret” process and charged that the administration should prioritize the energy, flood control and other benefits of four Snake River dams slated for removal.
Containers get new use as stage at Rock Store in Nyssa
A local family-owned grocery store in Nyssa, the Rock, continues expanding with indoor seating and a two-level building with an outdoor stage built entirely out of storage containers.
PHOTOS: The hunt was on in Ontario for Sasquatch – scores get in on the fun
PHOTOS: Despite cool, rainy weather, about 200 people showed up for the hunt for the mythical Sasquatch in downtown Ontario on Saturday, Jan. 27.