The planned Eastern Oregon Trade and Events Center in Hermiston moved one huge step closer to becoming a reality this week.
Rep. Greg Smith (R-Heppner) announced Wednesday that a legislative panel had approved nearly $32 million for capital construction projects in the area, a figure that included $7.13 million for EOTEC.
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