The American Rescue Plan holds an unexpected gift for Malheur County – $6 million this year, and the same amount next year. Officials now are looking at ways to target the money.
Author: Les Zaitz – Malheur Enterprise
Albisu files federal lawsuit alleging discrimination by Ontario board members
Superintendent Nikki Albisu, in a federal lawsuit, alleges gender discrimination and harassment by some members of the Ontario School Board.
Region honor goes to Nyssa teacher who makes science fun
Ken Dickey worries that teachers aren’t getting the support they need for their challenging work. The former Nyssa science teacher has been named Regional Teacher of the Year.
Despite officials’ claims, lottery bonds aren’t sole money source for Nyssa reload project
NYSSA – Treasure Valley Reload Center officials over the past month have claimed – incorrectly – that no taxpayer money will be used to pay for the multimillion-dollar project. They have insisted the project will be funded solely through the state’s sale of Oregon Lottery bonds, which are repaid by[Read More…]
Uncategorized Vale history buff honored as a state ‘standout’ volunteer
VALE – Bob Butler is curious about the past. He loves hearing accounts of olden-day Vale and has his own stories to share from a lifetime in the community. And he’s doing what he can to preserve that history. His work recently earned him state designation as a “Standout Heritage[Read More…]
Uncategorized Project leaders report to state that Nyssa rail center will be done by August
The team managing the Treasure Valley Reload Center reported to state officials on Wednesday, June 1, that they still expect to finish the rail shipping center by the end of August. In the required monthly report to the Oregon Department of Transportation, project officials listed the date for “project complete”[Read More…]
Uncategorized State board won’t consider emergency $3 million for Nyssa rail center
The state legislative board that was counted on to rescue the Treasure Valley Reload Center won’t even consider a $3 million taxpayer bailout of the project, interviews and documents show. That’s trouble for the Nyssa project, which is behind schedule and facing millions in cost overruns. Without the money to[Read More…]
Uncategorized Nyssa project officials hitting up private company for $2.5 million to cover cost overruns
Lynn Findley pushes to avoid seeking new bids on the Treasure Valley Reload Center warehouse during a May 17 meeting of the Malheur County Development Corp. Findley, state senator from Vale, sits on the company board. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) NYSSA – Managers of the Treasure Valley Reload Center are counting[Read More…]
Vale proposes fee to bolster fire department
Jess Tolman, the chief of the Vale Fire and Ambulance, says a survey showed support for a fee to support the community’s fire service. (The Enterprise/FILE) VALE -– Homeowners in Vale would pay $10 a month to bolster fire protection under a proposal being crafted by Vale city officials. Businesses[Read More…]
Uncategorized Oversight of Smith unclear as reload project falters
A freight train rolls past the site of Treasure Valley Reload Center as work continues on a new parallel spur on April 29. (The Enterprise/LES ZAITZ) VALE – The questions piled one on top of another as officials sought explanations for the troubles plaguing the Treasure Valley Reload Center. Directors[Read More…]