EOU wins Cycle Oregon grant in support of Rail-with-Trail Study
Eastern Oregon University has been awarded a $10,456 grant from the Cycle Oregon Fund at the Oregon Community Foundation. The grant will support involvement from EOU students and the public in preparation of a Joseph Branch Rail-with-Trail Feasibility Study for the Wallowa Union Railroad Authority (WURA). The OregonContinue Reading
Oregon Medical Association Supports Free Drug Card Program
The Oregon Medical Association (OMA) has officially partnered with the Oregon Rx Card to provide a FREE prescription assistance program for members, their patients, employees and others. The Oregon Rx Card was launched in 2009 to make prescription medications more affordable for the uninsured and underinsured. The card may beContinue Reading
Stem Cell Therapy For Pain Is Now Available At Columbia Pain Management
Columbia Pain Management, PC teamed up with Regenexx to offer Stem Cell Therapy and other regenerative medicine treatments as an alternative to surgery for pain relief, orthopedic injuriesand arthritis. As part of Regenexx’s physician provider network, residents of Oregon and Washington now have access to procedures that were only availableContinue Reading
Wilbur-Ellis to Improve Satellite Imagery of Data tool
Wilbur-Ellis Company has reached an agreement with Planet Labs to bring satellite imagery to the AgVerdict® software platform, Wilbur-Ellis’ industry leading technology in agricultural data usage. This enhancement will significantly improve the delivery of satellite imagery to a grower, making the data available in a matter of minutes rather thanContinue Reading
Love’s Truck Stop One Step Closer to Reality
If all goes according to plan construction on the roughly 10,000 square foot Love’s Travel Stop could begin in June at the Tower Road Exit off of I-84 near Boardman, and is expected to be opened for business by Spring 2016. “All of our conditional use permits are complete,” saidContinue Reading
Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Partners with Mt. Adams Institute to Provide Jobs for Veterans
BAKER CITY, OREGON – The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is proud to be partnering with the Mt. Adams Institute to provide jobs for Veterans around the Forest. The VetsWork program is an eleven month career development internship program for Veterans who have an interest in natural resource management. The program offersContinue Reading
Wildhorse Golf Superintendent named to 2015 Plant Health Academy
Pendleton, OR – Environmental Science, a division of Bayer CropScience LP, announced the 2015 Plant Heath Academy class at the 2015 Golf Industry Show in San Antonio, TX last month. Among the new class is Sean Hoolehan, Golf Superintendent at the Wildhorse Resort and Casino Golf Course. Hoolehan hasContinue Reading
Welcome to the First Issue of The Gorge Business News
Hello. Welcome to the first issue of The Gorge Business News. I am excited to bring you this publication and I hope you will grow to love reading it as much as I love bringing it to you. I began publishing Northeast Oregon Business News almost a yearContinue Reading
Oregon Maverick – Rick Steber
The dictionary defines maverick as someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action, qualities that describe Oregon Maverick, Rick Steber, to a T. As a young man, Steber knew he wanted to become a writer; he also had the foresight to realize it was not going to beContinue Reading
Friends of the Columbia Gorge Launches the 35 & Gorgeous Hike Challenge
This year’s challenge commemorates Friends’ 35 years of work protecting a unique American natural treasure Friends of the Columbia Gorge is launching the 35 & Gorgeous hike challenge this month. This year’s challenge offers something for everyone, from outdoor enthusiasts and day-hikers to families and community groups! The challenge invitesContinue Reading
An Icon of The Dalles – The Sunshine Mill Winery
By Lori Kimbel The stunning paint job that now adorns the walls of the Sunshine Mill Winery will be sure to entice locals and travelers alike to see just what is going inside the old building that was once home to the wheat that created the Cheez-It! James andContinue Reading
Governor Brown Announces Investment in Pendleton Unmanned Aerial Systems Testing Site
Governor Kate Brown, Business Oregon, and the City of Pendleton today announced a $545,000 state investment to help make Eastern Oregon a premiere test range for commercial unmanned aerial systems (UAS). “This new funding represents more than an investment in a few concrete pads and buildings,” said Governor Brown.Continue Reading