Few details are available, but the Malheur County District Attorney's office confirmed police are tracking down leads on the incident that occurred early this morning.

From farmland to mobile home parks, legislators are looking for ways to preserve and expand affordable housing. Finding millions to do so remains a challenge at the Oregon Legislature.

Here's an Easter treat for our readers! Check out the photos from the annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by the Vale Lions Club, with support from the Vale Chamber and local businesses. The event drew a crowd of families to the city park on Saturday, and the hunters were not deterred by damp weather.

Elderly inmates are the fastest-growing segment of the state’s prison population, but the state has few prison facilities equipped for geriatric care.

Ontario, Nyssa and Intermountain students from migrant or farmworker families can apply to participate in the Oregon Migrant Leadership Institute this summer. The summer leadership camp will be hosted at Treasure Valley Community College during the month of July.

The Oregon Natural Desert Association and the 1000 Friends of Oregon believe a bid by Calico Resources USA Corp., for a land use application should be denied by the county planning commission. The two conservation groups believe there are more questions than answers regarding a plan to build a gold and mining complex south of Vale.

On Thursday, Gov. Kate Brown announced her executive order giving her and her staff much more control and influence over the Department of Human Services’ Child Welfare division.

Helen Thomas, a longtime Vale resident, was recently awarded an Honorary Oregon FFA State Degree. Thomas was nominated for the honor by FFA advisors in the Snake River District, which includes the Ontario, Nyssa, Vale, Adrian, Harper and Jordan Valley FFA chapters.

Roberta Chandler, 41, died after her car drifted into the northbound lane of the highway and struck a Chevy Impala

The Nyssa Library will host Family Movie Night Thursday, April 18, at 5 p.m. On Saturday, the Nyssa Easter Egg Hunt at South Park will kick off with a breakfast at 10:30 a.m. and the egg hunt at 11.

By a single vote, the Oregon Senate supported a change to voter-approved Measure 11 to go . easier on violent juvenile offenders. The legislation now goes to the House

The Lions Club and Vale Chamber of Commerce will be hosting the annual Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday at noon at Wadleigh Park. The egg hunt is free and open to kids up to 12 years of age.

The annual Spring into Wellness health fairs, which kicked off earlier this spring in Adrian and Jordan Valley, will be rolling into other Malheur County communities over the next two months. More than 25 agencies dealing with health and wellness are participating in the fairs, offering information and free health screenings. The next fair is scheduled for Sunday, April 28, 1-4 p.m. at the Nyssa Rodeo Grounds.

The Four Rivers Cultural Center will host tribute band “Boston Rocks” that plays the tunes of the great rock groups – such as Aerosmith, The Cars, Boston and The J. Geils Band. The concert starts at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and tickets are $10. Also coming up, the Children's Community Theatre will stage its production of the Disney classic "Aladdin," from April 25-27. The show begins each night at 7:30 p.m. with a 2 p.m. on April 27.

Berts Growler Garage, with its signature style and large craft beer selection, recently celebrated five years in operation in Ontario.