Jun 24 2019 thru Jun 30 2019

The 16 youth baseball teams that make up the Vale Little League came together at Wadleigh Park Wednesday, June 26, to eat hot dogs and sign baseballs as souvenirs for teammates and sponsors.

The political impasse between Republicans and Democrats in the Oregon Senate ended and now legislators face a midnight Sunday deadline to pass state budgets and other pending legislation.

Enough of the caucus vows to return Saturday morning for two marathon days to vote on as many bills as possible.

The magazine-style guide to the rodeo also gives you details on everything going on in Vale in the next few days - from the parade to Oregon Trail Days and local merchant events. The guide is free and available at area businesses

Transcript: Robert Van Brocklin questioned Greg Smith, Malheur County economic development director, on the costs of leasing rail cars for the proposed center during a meeting last week.

Roughly 100 people gathered at the Vale Fire Hall to honor local businesses and citizens at the annual Vale Chamber of Commerce banquet

EDITORIAL: Oregon state officials are deeply skeptical that a rail center in Nyssa would serve the ag industry without taxpayers footing the costs. They want details, and Malheur County has considerable work to rescue this economic development dream.

The Museum of Natural and Cultural History recently recognized Four Rivers Cultural Center with its Oregon Stewardship Award for the center’s Tradition Keepers Folklife Festival. The daylong festival highlights eastern Oregon’s traditional arts and artist this Saturday at Four Rivers Cultural Center from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Three Malheur County volleyball players, who graduated this spring, competed at the Oregon Athletic Coaches Association’s 6th annual All-Star Volleyball Match at Eastern Oregon University Saturday, June 22.

The rally protested two bills that could impact shipping and driving costs, though one has been amended significantly and the other has been pronounced dead.

Sen. Cliff Bentz confirmed Thursday that he has reentered the state and his caucus is continuing to talk about whether to return to Salem.

When the Senate convened briefly at 9:30 a.m. – not its usual time – semitruck airhorns immediately began sounding, reminding lawmakers that they are being watched.

Sheriff's Sale, Summons, Notice of Sale, Mineral Interest

Luke McKay has made a name for himself in the local rodeo world. Born in Haiti, McKay moved to Juntura as a child.

Despite their stated reason for leaving – cap and trade – dying, Republicans continue to stop the Senate from doing business.

The Vale Little League team faced Fruitland Wednesday, June 19.

The Nyssa Food Service Program (no charge meals) for children 1 to 18 continues through June 28 in the main cafeteria at the Nyssa School District. Breakfast is served from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to noon.

Abbie Metge, a 10-year-old with long ties to Vale, rests in a hospital in Salt Lake City after getting diagnosed with a deadly bacteria that forced doctors to amputate her right leg earlier this month.

Four Rivers Cultural Center invited kids to learn about Japanese landscaping at its Hikaru Mizu garden Thursday, June 20.

Last week officials appeared poised to reject a proposal to build a rail facility north of Nyssa. Now, project supporters have until July 18 to answer an array of questions about the viability of the venture.

The chamber gave out awards in seven categories at the annual banquet.

Chaos dominated the Legislature Tuesday as the cap and trade effort fell apart and Republican senators remained out of Oregon with less than a week left in the legislative session.

Twenty-four team roping teams and 20 barrel racers are set to compete at the Vale 4th of July Rodeo following the Billy Evins Memorial Roping event Friday, June 21. See anyone you know?

The local legislator joined his fellow GOP lawmakers last week in a walkout to protest the state's controversial carbon emission cap bill. Earlier today, Senate President Peter Courtney (D-Salem) said the legislation doesn't have enough Democratic votes to move ahead. What happens next is still unclear.

In a stunning announcement Tuesday, Senate President Peter Courtney announced he doesn't think there are 16 votes needed to pass House Bill 2020, the controversial carbon emission legislation. Eleven Republican senators, including Cliff Bentz of Ontario, have been out of state to force changes in the legislation

Oregon's Republican senators remained in what the said were out-of-state locations, waiting for Democrats to meet their demands over cap-and-trade. Democrats showed no sign of budging.

With Senate Republicans still out of state to deny Democrats a quorum, 67 bills that have passed the Oregon House are in limbo, including 29 co-sponsored or carried on the floor by Republicans.

Vaughn L. Moser, Bill A. Mordhorst, Edward Kroll, Mark Douglas Caddell, Paul Gleichman, Clyde O. Chaney

In a move to increase housing options and affordability, the Oregon House approves changes in what's allowed in historically single-family neighborhoods. The bill now needs Senate approval.

The annual event rolled through downtown Nyssa Saturday and showcased a touch of the Old West along with plenty of candy for youth lined up to watch.

The Viking athletic standout participated in the Oregon East-West 3A, 2A, 1A All-Star baseball series at Linfield College recently. Hamilton will move on to play football for Eastern Oregon University in La Grande this fall.