The Oregon Capital Bureau consulted energy and climate policy experts and reviewed state and federal reports and analyses to cut through political claims and focus on what the program would do as proposed and how Oregonians would be affected.

Riley Hill, a local developer and mayor of Ontario, acquired three lots on the west side of North 14th Street, adjacent to the Vale BLM with the intention of building three homes for sale. The three homes would be for sale, not for rent, and would have fenced in yards, full landscaping, and underground sprinkler systems.

Katie Adams, an 18-year-old from Ontario, has competed in state three years in a row. This month, Adams signed to the track team at Oregon Institute of Technology.

The Vale Feral Cat Project, an effort funded by donations, is trying to slow down the overpopulation of feral cats in the area.

Kids enrolled in Medicaid in Malheur County have the state's highest rate of access to care, according to a recent report.

The session, sponsored by the Malheur Enterprise, brought together local agencies, officials and residents Wednesday night at Four Rivers Cultural Center.

In the fiscal year of 2018-19 the city of Ontario finalized 57 land-use actions compared to 22 during the 2017-18 fiscal year.

Burns (5-5) held off a late-game comeback bid by the Vikings (4-6) to claim the victory.

The Vale City Council voted unanimously to sell a city-owned parcel to Jamieson Produce for $100,101. The city received only one other offer – from Bay City developer Gary Oldenkamp, for $120,000.

The first ever Tater Tot Festival in Ontario - scheduled for Sept. 18-19 - is in need of volunteers. Sound a-peel-ing?

U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley Thursday visit in Vale is part of a series of nine town hall meetings Merkley will hold across the state.

The Vikings’ effort to clinch the league title wasn’t easy. The Hilanders kept the contest close until the final moments and held a 24-22 advantage at halftime.

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Nyssa schools and farm fields helped form Gustavo Balderas. Now the superintendent of the Eugene School District, last week Balderas was named the national superintendent of the year.

The Nyssa City Council unanimously voted to declare Nyssa a Second Amendment Sanctuary City.

The greenbelt plan has been on the long-term city planning board for years. The plan calls for Ontario to create a greenbelt along the Snake River.

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An investigation concluded that Marcelina Flores Piedra's death was an accident leading from her car not being fully engaged in park. Flores Piedra, 58, was found dead Jan. 21, pinned underneath the passenger side door of her vehicle.

The Adrian girls end their season at 5-3 while the Antelopes boys hoop team ended their season with a 5-4 High Desert League record.

Republicans in the Oregon House took the night off from a floor session Tuesday, making a public point about their unhappiness. They said they want more time, while staffers must drone on by the hour reading legislation aloud. State Rep. Cheri Helt of Bend was the lone Republican to take the floor.

Local restaurants are giving away free soup to benefit a food pantry in Ontario as part of an annual fundraiser. During the week of the fundraiser, tickets purchased from area churches, can be taken to any of the participating restaurants to receive one bowl of soup of your choice.

Beau Mooney, David Bates' nephew, decided not to let his uncle's death be in vain. So, he and his wife, Kaysi Mooney started a memorial golf tournament in his name. The proceeds go towards helping students in Vale.

The Malheur Enterprise can tap colleagues across the U.S. for ideas on how it can better deliver information to Malheur County residents. The partnership with the Solutions Journalism Network is extraordinary for a small news operation.

Hey, we know you're busy so we pulled together this handy gathering of key stories from the Enterprise in recent days. Dip in and you'll be wise to what's up.

The landmark deal between timber industry and environmental community hinges on legislation around aerial spraying, but cap-and-trade woes could blow up the deal if Republicans walk.

Gustavo Balderas, a Nyssa native who graduated from TVCC, was named national superintendent of the year. Balderas leads the Eugene School District.

New to both Nyssa Church of the Nazarene and the Nyssa community is Pastor Steve Wilson.

Free tai chi classes for seniors kick off Feb. 24 at the Malheur Council on Aging. Tai chi is a gentle form of martial art; the classes at the council will focus on fall prevention.

Against Umatilla, defense and a disciplined and balanced offensive attack paid dividends for the Vikings. They staked out an early 14-5 lead after the first quarter and never looked back.

Now in its 73rd year, the annual Ontario Basque Charity Dinner and Dance is set for Saturday, Feb. 29, at Four Rivers Cultural Center. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $25. This year will feature the Boise-based Kalimotxo Cowboys as live entertainment.