Landlords subject to Oregon’s rent control law can increase rents 10% in 2024, the Department of Administrative Services announced Tuesday. That’s the maximum allowed under a new law passed this year that sought to prevent most double-digit rent increases in years of high inflation. A 2019 law capped rent increases[Read More…]
Business & economy
Reset is intended to give fresh life and bigger role to Nyssa rail project
With construction stopped and money embargoed, the Malheur County Development Corp. is taking a new look at what could be done with the Nyssa rail depot. A broader mission and even a new design could be coming.
Federal grant boosts solar project north of Ontario
A 20-acre, $8.5 million solar farm project off of Malheur Drive was notified recently it would get a $1 million outlay from the federal government.
Family Dollar store planned for Vale
A Family Dollar Value store is planned for Vale. The store is scheduled to be 10,752 square feet is will be at Short Street North and Harrison Street East near M&W Markets.
The Treasure Valley’s weather is changing … So are onion growers
As the remnants of Tropical Storm Hilary washed over his Malheur County fields, longtime onion farmer Bruce Corn hunkered down in his office taking care of paperwork. He was philosophical about the unpredictably changing conditions that have buffeted the Treasure Valley’s farmers over recent years. “Every year is different. That’s[Read More…]
New owners repairing Adrian’s Mirage Cafe, getting ready to serve community
Candice Smith and her husband Blake are the new owners of the Mirage Cafe & Lounge in Adrian. The duo hope to open the doors some time this autumn.
Kotek picks interim chief to head Oregon Lottery
Michael Wells, interim director of the Oregon Lottery since December, will assume the permanent post if his appointment is approved by state legislators.
Farm bill timeline in flux as messy September nears for Congress
The 2018 farm bill expires at the end of September, and Congress faces challenges to get a new version approved to continue food aid and farm programs.
Local company sees future of housing in 3D construction
A local entrepreneur says a mandate from the state to build more homes to address Oregon’s housing shortage and homelessness crisis, coupled with a challenging labor market to find construction workers, underscores the need for automation and 3D printing to build more homes.
Fry Foods to add up to 100 new jobs with new fryer line
Fry Foods is set to add another fryer line to its Ontario food processing plant by the end of the year. The $6 million long-term project was made possible partly with a grant from Business Oregon, the state’s economic development office, and will add up to 100 new employees at the plant.