Port on Columbia River appeals $1.3M contamination fine
The Port of Morrow along the Columbia River has filed an appeal over a nearly $1.3 million fine from state regulators for repeated wastewater violations that contaminated groundwater in the area.
Converting food waste into renewable energy
Potato residue and onion skins will help fuel a new facility being built at the Port of Morrow, in Boardman.
Pendleton, Umatilla most affordable home markets in Oregon
A recently released survey by Coldwell Banker indicates that the most affordable homes in Oregon are located along the state's north rim.
Port of Morrow prepares to sell land for future data center
Port of Morrow officials expect to finalize this week the terms of an agreement to sell 99 acres of port-owned land to a company called Boardman Acquisitions LLC, for the purpose of constructing a new data center.
Coal export companies target Pacific Northwest
The coal industry soon could give the Northwest a steady flow of huge construction projects. Six coal export terminals are being proposed in Oregon and Washington.
Boardman museum to showcase alternative energy in Oregon
A 23,000-square-foot interactive visitor's center, expected to cost approximately $6 million, is being built by the Port of Morrow near Interstate 84 in Boardman.
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