Dwight Olson,Steven Magedanz, Macario Romerio Luna, Mary Laura Neighbors, Nellie Wahlert, Alfredo Contreras, Kathleen Amanda Fennimore, Ruth E. Cottrell, Amos A. Freeman

An ambitious project to upgrade the city's water system, including a new water treatment plant, is expected to finally filter out arsenic that has laced Vale water for years.

Three young girls sat roasting hot dogs over a fire last week on the banks of the Owyhee River when an armed Idaho man burst into their camp. Moments later, 65-year-old Michael Reitler of Orofino lay dead from a gunshot wound.

Thunderegg Days offered plenty of fun and lots of good food but the heart of the celebration remains the unique rocks that dot the high desert landscape of Malheur County.

The Malheur Experiment Station held it's annual farm festival and field day on July 11. The event drew farmers and families and featured tours of agricultural experimentation fields, lunch and booths from local businesses and organizations.

U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, on Tuesday said he supports intelligence findings that Russia interfered in elections. This follows President Trump's stunning announcement Monday that he accepts Russian President Vladimir Putin's denial of any election activity.

The Ronald Reagan Foundation awarded Josh Andersen, a Vale High School student,with a $40,000 college scholarship.

UPDATED: Firefighters from neighboring federal and state agencies have joined the fight to suppress a fire that has burned 3,100 acres two miles east of Juntura.

The Thunderegg Days Festival kicked off on Thursday, capping the first evening with Outlaw Lawn Dragsters race at Nyssa High School. Events continue through Saturday.

It’s possible the Fourth of July fire started because people were shooting targets. Anyone with information about how the fire started is asked to contact the sheriff’s office.

The community enjoyed good weather, great rides and no major injuries at the 104th Vale Fourth of July Rodeo.

When government officials act to control the press, by manipulation or by playing favorites, the losers are Americans who deserve to know what they’re doing.

EDITORIAL: Tariffs are a tax. In a time when reducing taxes is ballyhooed as economic salvation, the country is busy hiking these tariff taxes.

The City of Ontario pledged to offer the aquatics center, recreation district office, skate park, tennis courts and the splash pad to a new recreation district -- if voters approve forming the district.