Treasure Valley Reload project officials aren’t saying if they’ve complied with contract requirements to put some funds in escrow and pay interest on that money to contractors working on the rail center.
Business & economy
Public Notices for the week of Nov. 16, 2022
Public Notices for the week of No. 16, 2022: Estate of Annette Hart
Oregon economists expect a ‘mild’ recession beginning in 2023
State economist say Oregonians can expect a mild recession to develop next summer, with impacts greater on areas where construction is a prime driver of the local economy.
Windy spring, hot summer conspired to impact beet harvest
Final results of the sugar beet harvest appear to trend toward the average mark after local producers were forced to contend with weather woes earlier in the year.
Coming Up: Moonlight Madness, a turkey dinner and more holiday events
Malheur County kicks off the holiday festivities with events in Vale and Ontario: Moonlight Madness, a turkey dinner, and a traditional bazaar.
County brings in Portland firm to revive work on developing Nyssa industrial park
Malheur County wants to find out if, and how, it can develop a 140-acre plot north of Nyssa and approved a contract last week with a Portland firm to study the economic prospects for the property. (The Enterprise/FILE)
Democrat Tina Kotek declares victory, pledges to work on homelessness as Oregon governor
With a growing lead of nearly 55,000 votes, Democrat Tina Kotek on Friday claimed the win in the Oregon governor’s race. Republican Christine Drazan and her supporters meanwhile were waiting for more votes to be counted.
Rising heat bills ahead for Malheur County residents
As winter arrives, Malheur County residents who heat their homes with natural gas will feel the impact of a recently approved rate hike.
Seniors, disabled can get help with energy bills in Malheur County
Senior citizens and people with disabilities can apply for help with heating and power bills through a program offered in Malheur County. Communities in Action will talk with people by appointment Nov. 15 at the Vale Library.
County court puts the brakes on funding for rail center, seeks cost details
Members of the Malheur County Court – once eager to rubber stamp requests from the group managing the Treasure Valley Reload Project – are now calling into question a series of issues that recently cropped up with the project.
