Jun 1 2020 thru Jun 7 2020

Organizer Charlie Gonzalez announced a second demonstration would be held at 8 p.m. Friday in the parking lot of the Plaza Inn restaurant on Southwest Fourth Street. He said Steven Romero, Ontario police chief, would address the demonstrators.

PHOTO GALLERY: A collection of scenes from the march and rally at Ontario City Hall.

Dubbed the Oregon Worker Relief Fund, the program focuses on individuals who cannot qualify for federal unemployment help. The effort is supported by a coalition that consists of more than 100 stakeholders and advocacy groups.

Protesters in Ontario marched Thursday night in a peaceful, but vocal effort to a shine light on racial inequality across the country and in Ontario.

Jackie Lemer and Samantha Winebarger utilize locally-grown hemp to create an array of products for customers at their store at 289 A. St. West.

In an "Our Demands" document posted Thursday afternoon, the organizer of the Black Lives Matter demonstration seeks change in Ontario city police transparency, gender diversity on Ontario City Council.

Gov. Kate Brown's approval means certain restrictions – such as crowd size and hours of operation for restaurants and bars – will loosen up, starting Saturday. Also, pools would be able to reopen with certain precautions, as the county enters the second phase of opening.

The new program, spearheaded by Ontario City Councilor Michael Braden, offers a 1% interest rate to be paid back over 24 months. No payments are due on the loan for six months.

As protests triggered by the death of George Floyd spread, it's important to ensure that the violent acts of a few don't undercut the case for justice and fairness in our society.

Lynda Gastanaga learned innovation and flexibility were essential ingredients to success when her district made the sudden switch to distance learning in March because of the COVID-19 virus.

An Ontario man announced plans for a protest Thursday evening to demonstrate against the death of George Floyd. The event is planned for 6 p.m. at the Albertsons parking lot in Ontario, changed from an earlier plan to hold it in Lions Park.

The trustee seeks more than $650,000 to pay off various fees and back taxes. The plant began operation in 1988 but was abruptly closed in 2007. Since then it has remained abandoned and unused at the south end of town.

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This is the first year the organization has been able to give more than $20,000 in a single year.

Colt Gill, director of the Oregon Department of Education, said in a letter to local officials that the state expects Malheur County school districts to decide how schools should run in the fall. They will get guidance from the state, he said, and they will work with state health agencies.

County officials Monday asked Gov. Kate Brown to relax certain COVID-19 restrictions. If the governor approves, theaters, swimming pools, bowling alleys and other establishments could reopen.

Positions include ranch worker

About one-third of the job losses occurred in the hospitality industry while health services and education lost 180 employees.

The Malheur County Sheriff's Office is investigating the fatal accident that occurred Saturday night near Mitchell Butte.