The Malheur Court recently approved a move by a local contractor to add a section of property to the county’s natural resources inventory. The court approval does not clear the way for mining.
Business & economy
Nyssa reload leaders want state to thaw freeze on money to keep project moving
Leaders of the Treasure Valley Reload Center project want the state to release money so they can move ahead on a series of key tasks.
Port of Morrow sees new fine for continuing pollution of groundwater
The state’s second largest port continues overspreading nitrogen-laced wastewater atop a contaminated aquifer despite a record fine.
Local duo set their sights on quality with new auto repair shop
Travis Pavlacky and Shane McGinnis opened Integrity Auto & Diesel in the building where Claire’s Automotive operated. They opened their business March 11.
Ontario chamber leader focuses on connecting people, businesses and the community
Ontario chamber chief John Breidenbach believes a strong chamber of commerce is a key element to any town or city. Since 2004 he’s worked to ensure area businesses have an advocate.
Denny’s restaurant in Ontario abruptly closes
The Denny’s restaurant closed with little notice March 13. About 20 people lost their jobs.
New sports bar will occupy old site at the edge of downtown Ontario
Joel Ruiz plans to open El Patron sports bar at the corner of West Idaho Avenue and North Oregon Street in early May.
Malheur County residents and farmers could see steep rate hikes to electric bills in October
Farmers irrigating during the season could see a nearly $256 increase in their monthly utility costs, while rural Malheur County residents could see as much as a $40 rate hike as the state’s public utility commission considers Idaho Power’s proposal to raise rates.
Marijuana businesses in Malheur County hit with sales slump as retail prices sag
While Malheur County’s per capita retail weed sales continue to top the rest of the state due to its proximity to Idaho, where recreational and medical cannabis consumption remains illegal, retail pot sales fell last year, and prices remain stagnant.
State Libertarian Party calls out rail center projects
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.