A multi-purpose hemp processing facility is set to begin operating in October at the former Ontario Golf Course. Jim Hutchens of Treasure Valley Extractions is spearheading the $2 million venture to commercially extract a chemical found in hemp, known as cannabidiol, or CBD oil.

Plagued by injuries to key players, the Vale Vikings fell short against Weiser, losing 31-16 Friday night.

The Idaho Cowboys Association's largest rodeo, the Bulls and Broncs Extravaganza, kicks off this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon Trail Arena in Nyssa.

The Ontario Tigers won their first league opener, defeating La Grande 35-14 Friday night.

Vale High School celebrated its homecoming last week. The week of festivities ended with an assembly honoring local ranchers and farmers, a downtown noise parade, a football game and high school dance. Gracee Jacobs and Tanner Hamilton were crowned homecoming queen and king.

Jobs available include business manager, ranch hand, maintenance worker, construction manager.

If Multnomah County Circuit Judge Thomas Ryan decides this week that Montwheeler is unfit for the case to continue, he would order Montwheeler to the Oregon State Hospital for treatment until his condition has improved. A hearing that could run the full week started Monday with testimony from Dr. Octavio Choi of the Oregon State Hospital.

Vale High School's Future Farmers of America class stood out against the competition at this year's Oregon State Fair in Salem.

A fast Nyssa team won 11-0 against Four Rivers, who are building into their second season with a young team.

Oregon public records law gives anyone the right to inspect the records of public officials and agencies, as long as no specific legal exemptions exist. But last week, Ontario city officials stopped short of saying city councilors are required to comply with public records requests.

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An alliance of environmental groups known as the Owyhee Coalition announced last week they want to open discussions with the Owyhee Basin Stewardship Coalition, a local range advocacy coalition, about safeguarding the Canyonlands.

The Bulldogs boys soccer team defeated McCall-Donnelly 5-1 last Saturday at Nyssa.

Statistics from the Oregon State Police show that there was a 13 percent increase in fatal crashes in August compared to around the same time last year.

Donald Lee Tindall, Letha “Verle” Towell, Rita Renee Kamimae, Noah Gene Preston-Shoffner, Barney Jay Dunn, Ross Warren Cutler