DAYTON - In a special meeting last week, the Port of Columbia commissioners agreed to issue bonds through Banner Bank of up to $300,000 to complete construction of the first building at Blue Mountain Station. The vote was 2-1, with Commissioner Earle Marvin dissenting.

The move will allow the Port to proceed with construction of the first phase of the artisan food center planned for the site at Dayton's west end.

Five firms have signed letters of commitment to rent the eight spaces in Building 1. They include Gypsy Girl Granola, Big Kahuna Hot Sauce, Grass Roots Goats, Roubideau Artisan Che...