BREAKING NEWS: The Malheur County Development Corp. Board votes on Tuesday, Dec. 17, to consider selling the stalled Nyssa reload project in a deal that also would have Malheur County sell off its Nyssa industrial park. The Malheur County Court is scheduled to consider the plan on Wednesday, Dec. 18.
TREASURE VALLEY RELOAD CENTER: Consulants caution that there are stiff challenges for Malheur County to shift its unfinished rail yard to a container shipping operation. Malheur County Development Corp. is still deciding what to do with $30 million in public investment in the Nyssa project.
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.