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33-472: The industrial park was supposed to receive $ 15 million through a federal grant in 2020, but the application was "botched" and rejected by the U.S. Department of Transportation as unacceptable. Permitting and financial issues have resulted in significant delays to construction of the reload center. The property would be located on a wetland, which necessitated compliance with relevant regulations. In 2023 state representative Greg Smith , who had been criticized in

66-568: A 100% voting records with the Taxpayer Association of Oregon, Oregon Gun Owners of America, Oregon Farm Bureau , Oregonians for Food and Shelter, and the National Federation of Independent Business . The Oregon Cattlemen's Association has given Smith the "Lariat Laureate", their highest award. The Oregon Fair Association has given Smith the title "Grand Champion Legislator" for the work he has done on their behalf. He has also received

99-734: A Bachelor of Liberal Studies. He later earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration. After graduating from college, Smith served as a community advisory member for Senator Gordon Smith. He was also an intern for then- Oregon House of Representatives Majority Leader Greg Walden . In 1996, Smith was an alternate delegate in the 1996 Republican National Convention . In 2000 Smith successfully ran for Oregon State Representative for District 59. In 2001, redistricting moved Smith into Oregon's 57th House district . He ran for re-election and won. Smith's 2024 committee assignments are as follows: During his terms in office, Smith has earned

132-517: A Legislator. "Greg Smith & Company LLC, based in Smith's home in rural Morrow County, has a long practice of obtaining contracts from government agencies that benefit from state appropriations. At the Legislature, Smith is a powerful force on the budget committee that maps out how state money is spent." -Malheur Enterprise, February, 2024. Smith's consulting work has drawn particular criticism due to

165-476: A city manager who is appointed by, and may be removed by, a majority of the entire city council. The appointment of city manager is made without regard to political considerations and solely on the basis of administrative qualifications. The mayor votes as a council member with no appointive powers. As of 2023, Corey Sweeney serves as mayor. Council members include Ralph Klock, Ian Murray, Cody High, Dale Bates, Sharon Inskeep, and Adam Doherty. John Doherty serves as

198-523: A close look into the project's finances prior to endorsing the request, "because of history of the project and the taint surrounding it." Americold , the anticipated operator of the shipping facility, announced its withdrawal from the TVRC in July 2023. News coverage again noted setbacks due to permitting and financial reasons. Governor Tina Kotek , who supported the initial funding for the reload center while speaker of

231-496: A community gathering place through 1972, when its last restaurant closed. In 1940, a major sawmill was built in the town by the Heppner Lumber Company, helping drive the area's economy. The mill was destroyed by fire in 1949, but was rebuilt and sold to Kinzua Lumber Company, which ultimately relocated its headquarters to Heppner. In 1999, the mill closed, dealing a significant blow to Heppner's economy and resulting in

264-511: A male householder with no wife present, and 33.8% were non-families. 29.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.30 and the average family size was 2.78. The median age in the city was 45.9 years. 22.5% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.6% were from 25 to 44; 29.8% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of

297-519: A trade center and distribution point for regional farm products including wheat, alfalfa, sheep, cattle, horses, and hogs. Despite the flood and two fires in 1918 that destroyed City Hall, the Palace Hotel , the library, many businesses, and more than 30 homes, the community rebuilt. One of its creations, the Heppner Hotel , opened in 1920 and, housing a variety of businesses over the years, it served as

330-454: Is a municipal corporation with the official name City of Heppner per the 1996 Heppner Charter. The powers of the city are vested in the city council which consists of a mayor and six council members each nominated and elected from the city at large or, in case of one or more vacancies in the council, the council members whose offices are not vacant. The mayor serves two-year terms and the council members serve four-year terms. Heppner also maintains

363-513: Is part of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Following the Standoff at Eagle Pass , Smith signed a letter in support of Texas Governor Greg Abbott 's decision in the conflict. (*)All elections were for Oregon House of Representatives District 57 except for year 2000, which was for Oregon House District 59. Heppner, Oregon Heppner is a city in, and the county seat of, Morrow County, Oregon , United States. As of 2010,

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396-645: Is upstream of Lexington , Ione , and Arlington . According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.24 square miles (3.21 km ), of which, 1.23 square miles (3.19 km ) is land and 0.01 square miles (0.03 km ) is water. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Heppner has a warm-summer mediterranean climate , abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Heppner

429-522: The Oregon House of Representatives , visited the county in July 2023, shortly after Americold's withdrawal. She reiterated her support for the project and endorsed incoming project manager Shawna Peterson. Greg Smith (Oregon politician) Greg V. Smith (born November 7, 1968) is an American politician serving as a member of the Oregon House of Representatives from the 57th district. Smith graduated from Eastern Oregon University in 1992 with

462-667: The "Outstanding Freshman Legislator of the Year" award during the 19th Annual Oregon Rural Health Conference. The NRA Political Victory Fund has consistently given Smith an A+ grade on his votes regarding gun related legislation. In 2009, Associated Oregon Industries named Smith "A Champion for Oregon Jobs and Business." Smith has been the subject of numerous ethics investigations due to his significant income, reported as approximately $ 1M per year, but lack of discernible personal income outside of contracts with government entities which directly benefit from state funding which he helps to secure as

495-534: The City Manager. Heppner is part of Oregon State House District 57 which includes Gilliam, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, and Wasco counties and of Oregon State Senate District 29 which includes Gilliam, Morrow Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, and parts of Wasco counties. As of September 2017, Representative Greg Smith (R) serves Heppner in the Oregon State House and Senator Bill Hansell (R) serves Heppner in

528-590: The U.S. Government and the predominant tribes in the region—the Cayuse, Umatilla, and Walla Walla—signed a treaty whereby the tribes gave up, or ceded, to the United States more than 6.4 million acres in what is now northeastern Oregon and southeastern Washington. Prior to Heppner's founding in 1872, European-American ranchers used the area as sheep and cattle range as early as 1858. Records suggest these early cattlemen found abundant rye grass along creek bottoms. Heppner

561-406: The average family size was 2.88. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.5% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 24.9% from 45 to 64, and 20.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.9 males. The median income for a household in the city

594-502: The city was 50.6% male and 49.4% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,395 people, 583 households, and 398 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,138.5 inhabitants per square mile (439.6/km ). There were 660 housing units at an average density of 538.7 per square mile (208.0/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 96.70% White, 1.00% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 1.51% from other races, and 0.36% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.58% of

627-418: The city was 92.5% White , 0.2% African American , 1.2% Native American , 0.3% Asian , 2.6% from other races , and 3.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.7% of the population. There were 559 households, of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had

660-517: The city's population) drowned, making it the deadliest natural disaster in Oregon's history. Property damage was reported at nearly $ 1 million. The nearby cities of Ione and Lexington also sustained significant damage. In 1983, the Willow Creek Dam at the outskirts of the city was finished. The railroad and a growing network of roads had by the early decades of the 20th century made Heppner

693-902: The five largest employers in Heppner were Morrow County, the Morrow County Health District, the Morrow County School District, the Heppner Ranger District, and the Bank of Eastern Oregon. Heppner is served by the Morrow School District , which includes Heppner Junior/Senior High School and Heppner Elementary . Heppner is also served by the Heppner Branch of the Oregon Trail Library District, part of Oregon's Sage Library System. Heppner

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726-654: The large amounts of State dollars which his work brings to clients located outside of his home district, raising questions about influence-peddling at the expense of his own constituents. In September, 2024, in his role as the Executive Director of the Columbia Development Authority (CDA), Smith agreed to repay a 51% salary increase which CDA board members stated they had never approved. He resides in Heppner with his wife Sherri and their five children. He

759-419: The loss of nearly 200 jobs. As of July 1, 2016, the annual estimate of the resident population of Heppner was 1,297. As of the census of 2010, there were 1,291 people, 559 households, and 370 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,049.6 inhabitants per square mile (405.3/km ). There were 647 housing units at an average density of 526.0 per square mile (203.1/km ). The racial makeup of

792-572: The permanent county seat. Heppner was incorporated in the following year on February 9, 1887. In 1888, the Oregon Railroad and Navigation Company completed a railroad spur from the Columbia River up the Willow Creek drainage to Heppner. The Historic Morrow County Courthouse was built in 1902-03 and is one of the oldest continuously used courthouses in Oregon. In 1985, the courthouse

825-711: The population was 1,291. Heppner is part of the Pendleton-Hermiston Micropolitan Area . Heppner is named after Henry Heppner , a prominent Jewish-American businessman. Native Americans lived and traveled along the land between the Columbia Gorge and the Blue Mountains for more than 10,000 years prior to European-American settlement. Ancient petroglyphs have been found approximately 45 miles (72 km.) north of Heppner in Irrigon and Boardman. In 1855,

858-405: The population. There were 583 households, out of which 28.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% were married couples living together, 7.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.7% were non-families. 28.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and

891-482: The press for conflicts of interest, resigned from the project. He was succeeded by attorney Shawna Peterson, who reported "significant progress" at a chamber of commerce luncheon. Advocates sought additional funding from the Oregon Legislature to close an anticipated $ 8.5 million budget shortfall; local lawmakers Lynn Findley (Republican senator) and Mark Owens (Republican member of the state house) wanted

924-699: The southeast. The city is along Oregon Route 74 , about 60 miles (97 km) southwest of Pendleton and 185 miles (298 km) east of Portland . Route 74 forms part of the Blue Mountain Scenic Byway, a 130-mile (210 km) set of roads connecting Interstate 84 (I-84) along the Columbia River with the North Fork John Day River in the Blue Mountains. Part of the route follows the Willow Creek drainage through Heppner. Heppner

957-478: Was $ 33,421, and the median income for a family was $ 42,500. Males had a median income of $ 37,381 versus $ 20,714 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 16,729. About 11.1% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.9% of those under age 18 and 7.0% of those age 65 or over. Heppner is located between the Columbia River to the north and the Blue Mountains to

990-480: Was 110 °F (43.3 °C) on August 10, 1898, while the coldest temperature recorded was −19 °F (−28.3 °C) on January 10, 1909 and January 12, 1909. Heppner hosts an annual "A Wee Bit O'Ireland" celebration around Saint Patrick's Day . The city also hosts the annual Blue Mountain Century Bikeway , a scenic bicycle ride loop of approximately 108 miles starting and ending in Heppner. As of 2002,

1023-510: Was later elected to the Oregon legislative assembly and was instrumental in helping to carve out a new county for Heppner from neighboring Umatilla County and a portion of Wasco County . The assembly named the new county in Morrow's honor. Heppner was designated the temporary county seat at the time the county was created and narrowly defeated nearby Lexington in an election held in 1886 to determine

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1056-485: Was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Heppner was almost destroyed by a flash flood on Sunday, June 14, 1903. The flood was precipitated by a sudden cloudburst and accompanying hail that caused a debris dam collapse and flash flooding, notably on Willow Creek. A wall of water and debris swept down the creeks and canyons and through the city. It has been estimated that 238 people (a quarter of

1089-497: Was originally called Standsbury Flats for George W. Standsbury, one of the first European-American settlers in the area. In 1872, Colonel (Col.) Jackson Lee Morrow , a merchant, entered into a partnership with Henry Heppner , a prominent Jewish businessman, and they built a store on the crossing of the present May and Main streets. Soon thereafter, a mail and stagecoach line began operations between Pendleton and The Dalles and passed through Heppner. Col. Jackson Lee Morrow

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