Day: March 19, 2013

Four Columbia River ports to purchase Howard Island for $1.32 million

Mar 19, 2013

Four lower Columbia River ports have tentatively agreed to buy Howard Island for $1.32 million, ending a dozen years of negotiations with the owner and avoiding a costly court battle. Port of Longview commissioners on Tuesday...

ILWU Marches ‘Fair’ Contract to United Grain

Mar 19, 2013

International Longshore and Warehouse Union grain workers recently delivered what they consider to be a “fair” contract to the offices of United Grain Corp. with the hope of ending an employer lockout that has been underway at...