Nyssa rail center leaders will bring on a second consulting firm to analyze the feasibility of shifting the project’s focus to container shipping.
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First case of bird flu in pig detected at small Oregon farm
All of the pigs along with 70 infected backyard birds at the central Oregon farm have been humanely euthanized. Officials are monitoring for possible infection in any people exposed to the animals.
Banker sees local economy holding as election looms
Bank of Eastern Oregon, which has a loan office in Ontario, announces increased quarterly profits.
Voter guide: Commission to set salaries for state offices
In a series on the Oregon ballot measures, Oregon Capital Chronicle looks at a proposal to establish an independent commission to set salaries for certain state office-holders.
Voter guide: Measure 118 – Rebates from corporate tax hike
In a series on measures on the Nov. 5 Oregon ballots, the Oregon Capital Chronicle offers a look at a proposal to raise taxes on corporations and distribute rebates to individuals.
Voter guide: Measure 119 – Cannabis unions
In a series about Oregon ballot measures, the Oregon Capital Chronicle examines the proposal to make it easier for cannibis workers to unionize.
Nyssa project may get makeover to become container shipping center
TREASURE VALLEY RELOAD CENTER: A new report indicates the Nyssa rail project should be converted to ship cargo containers instead of loading produce onto rail cars. A new consultant is being considered to consider options for the stalled project.
Delayed farm bill punted until after election with Congress stuck on how to pay for it
Congress will have to scramble in the lame-duck session set to begin Nov. 12 to come up with some agreement on the farm bill before benefits run out at the end of the year.
Small invader, big impact: On quagga alert in Malheur County
The discovery of a tiny mussel in the Snake River upstream from Oregon set off alarms in Malheur County. The quagga mussel could spread fast, hammer local agriculture, authorities say.
‘Oregon Rebate’ measure 118 could cost state $1 billion annually, legislators hear
Legislative fiscal analysts have spent months trying to parse possible impacts of the proposed corporate tax hike and rebate measure.