The city's growth was largely driven by the Latinx population. Northwest and southwest Ontario experienced growth in their Latinx populations, whereas east Ontario experienced a slight decline. Advocates and city officials said that as the city diversifies, it's time for its leadership to reflect the changing community's interests.

Johnson will leave the Democratic Party by next spring, she told supporters, as she prepares to run for governor outside Oregon's two major political parties.

Santiago Miranda says he values the construction class skills he's learning at Nyssa High School.

The Tigers defeated visiting McLoughlin High School while Vale beat Baker and Adrian rolled over Cove.

Growing concerns around job and personal safety are behind new contract rights legislation and FBI intervention.

Organizations received hundreds of thousands of dollars to help local children retain and grow their academic skills over the summer during a year when many were challenged by the demands of virtual learning.

Crews are already busy on a 70-unit townhouse complex in the northeast part of town and a project to transform Presbyterian Community Care Center into 56 affordable housing units.

With staffing shortages posing challenges to teachers, Superintendent Nikki Albisu said that the main request she was hearing from her staff was for more time. So far, a majority of parents surveyed have been in favor of the proposal for four-day weeks.

The annual event, a prized local tradition, will take place at the Vale bus shed off South Cottage Street behind the elementary school beginning at 10 a.m. on Oct. 16.

Smoke from wildfires across the West also helped interfere with the crucial growing season. The weather conditions impacted the size of onions across the valley.

Here's a look at some of the local public meetings coming up this month, starting with the Pioneer Nursing Home Health District board of directors meeting.

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Former Secretary of State Bev Clarno and three others allege maps are a Democratic gerrymander. They have sued to stop the new Congressional districts and have judges instead create the state's new House district.

Positions include Wrestling Coach, Custodian, Instructional Assistant, Boys Basketball Coach, Superintendent, Bus Driver, Business Manager

The Malheur County Health Department is supporting schools to do their own in-depth contact tracing when cases of Covid are identified. That means pinning down who amongst students and staff was in close contact with the positive case during a certain date range, and under what circumstances. The process allows schools to be more selective about who they ask to quarantine, as opposed to simply quarantining large groups, but it's a lot of work.

If approved, the Recla farm west of Vale could house up to 9,000 animals in a concentrated animal feeding operation in a proposed dairy operation. A sale is pending.

Legislators and tenant advocates are calling for special session to extend protections, as renters run out of time to get help

The county health department said that with case rates at, or above, 200 per week during the past six weeks, residents should remain vigilant to the spread of Covid and take preventative measures like masking, avoiding gatherings, and getting tested in the presence of any symptoms.

OREGON NEWS: Air quality monitors show some communities in Oregon had pollution as worse as some of the country's largest cities.

OREGON NEWS: The Oregon Nursing Association blasted hospital executives, saying they were more concerned about profits than their nursing staff.

OREGON NEWS: State Rep. Bill Post, who has represented District 25 since 2014, announced Sept. 27 that he had sold his house in Keizer and moved to Nevada. Post plans to continue in his role for now, but hasn't decided yet if he will resign in 2022.

OREGON NEWS: Oregon has a new district, but most candidates are waiting for lawsuits over redrawn boundaries.

More than 200 people converged on the center Friday, Sept. 24 to view a wide range of different artists and their works.

The nursing program at Treasure Valley Community College provides students with intense preparation for an intense career, with 720 hours of clinicals required for graduation. Students will be caring for Covid patients this year, and say they are ready to take on the challenge.

OREGON NEWS: Monday was the last day for state executive branch employees, health care staff and educators to receive their last dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

OREGON NEWS: Homeschooling sees explosive growth of 70% to 200% in some education districts.

Nate Kimball ran for 117 yards and scored two touchdowns to help lift the Vikings over the visiting Ontario Tigers, 41-6, Friday night in a prep football game.

Marcos Martinez finds skills for his future in Ontario High School's personal trainer course, one of the career training classes offered in Malheur County schools.

Grants funded by the state to provide programming for underserved students served their purpose well in Malheur County. Executives at local organizations explain how they used the extra money through the summer.

Vale city councilors last week debated the possible impact from Gov. Kate Brown's vaccination mandate and directed Todd Fuller, Vale city manager, to seek alliances with other agencies in the county. Officials say they anticipate some first responders to quit rather than comply with a vaccination mandate.

OREGON NEWS: The Oregon Legislature passed several changes to Oregon laws that modify land use practices around the state. Land use experts see trend of state telling cities what to do.

Two men, one in his 40s and the other in his 80s, died over the weekend. The two deaths bring the total number of deaths in the county from Covid-related illnesses to 72.

OREGON NEWS: The state epidemiologist’s calm demeanor and untiring public safety message belie the toll of the pandemic

Positions include Wrestling Coach, Custodian, Instructional Assistant, Basketball Coach, Feed lot, Superintendent, Bus Driver, Deputy Clerk/Business Manager.

Malheur County's only hospital used to send its Covid patients to its sister locations in Nampa and Boise, but those sites have faced new challenges as Idaho has entered crisis standards of care. Now, local Covid patients are more likely to stay in Ontario, where a dedicated team of medicals and professionals takes on their care.

The city, Union Pacific Railroad, the state Transportation Department and local businesses all chipped in to help splash paint and Bulldog logos on the well-known city landmark.

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Nathan Kimball piled up 117 rushing yards and the Viking's scored 41 unanswered points to blow past visiting Ontario Friday night.

Tom Vialpando will face incumbent and longtime local lawmaker Dan Joyce in the May 2022 election. Five other incumbents also announced recently they will seek reelection.

Cities and counties are declaring emergencies, fearing the state’s vaccination deadline will cause teachers, health care workers and first responders to quit in droves. State officials say they can’t step in to help unless local governments are overwhelmed.