Greg Smith, Malheur County economic development director, gave an update on the rail reload project planned north of Nyssa Thursday. The facility is designed to ship commodities, such as onions, to markets across the United States. (The Enterprise/File). VALE – Greg Smith, Malheur County economic development director, insisted Thursday that[Read More…]
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Money to construct Nyssa rail reload center delayed
State officials are expected to release about $23 million to help fund the construction of a rail reload facility north of Nyssa in March. (Graphic courtesy of Malheur County Economic Development). VALE – State money to build a rail reload center north of Nyssa, expected to be in hand by[Read More…]
Nevada mining firm expands reach for gold in Malheur County
Paramount Gold of Nevada Chief Executive Officer Glen Van Treek said his firm is expanding its holdings in Malheur County as it prepares to make a long-term investment in a gold and silver mining venture. (The Enterprise/File). VALE – The Nevada company that wants to open a multimillion-dollar mine southwest[Read More…]
East coast nonprofit considers Malheur County for new soup business
VALE – Government officials gathered around the table in March to hear details about one of the biggest industrial projects ever proposed for Vale. Among those attending was Vale Mayor Mike McLaughlin, two officials from the Oregon Employment Department, Dana Young, president of Treasure Valley Community College, and one of[Read More…]