FOR SALE: The city of Vale wants to sell its old, empty city hall and a nearby fire hall. Malheur County officials are offering to pick up the real estate.
Author: By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
More volunteers needed as Malheur County orchestrates opening of warming shelter
Malheur County officials plan to open an overnight warming shelter starting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Volunteers are still needed to operate the center at the Malheur County Fairgrounds.
New hotline sets up in Malheur County to help trafficking victims
Victims of labor or sex trafficking in Malheur County now have a local hotline to call for help. The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization can provide a variety of services.
On a frigid morning, teams move to survey Malheur County’s homeless residents
Nonprofit workers and volunteers combed Malheur County to find homeless residents to learn about their lives. Results from the annual Point-In-Time count on Jan. 30 will guide practices to help people.
Federal officials shut down Oregon agency funding over ‘concerns’ with Smith pay
A federal agency is questioning why there is no documentation for Greg Smith’s work for a rural public agency while he’s at the Legislature. The agency stopped funding for Smith’s agency until it gets answers, adding to the controversies swirling around the Republican legislator from Heppner.
COLD CASE: The murder of Judy Carlson in 1980 in Malheur County remains unsolved
MURDER MYSTERY: More than 40 years ago, a young woman was found dead in a gravel pit near Vale. A retiring detective at the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office dug into the cold case, hoping to finally bring the killer to justice.
Ontario pool plan advances as possible Lions Park conversion stirs controversy
ONTARIO: The recreation district got approval from the Ontario City Council to explore new pool location. Talk of a gynasium triggered a parking analysis showing half of Lions Park would be needed.
PHOTOS: Ontario pauses to applaud, honor some of the community’s best
PHOTOS: A NIGHT OF HONOR
Community leaders and organizations got their moment in the spotlight during the annual awards banquet of the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce on Friday, Jan. 10.
For Halcoms, community service is a part of business
Brian Halcom started his Ontario insurance agency 35 years ago. Working with his wife Fran, Halcom State Farm Insurance is a presence at just about every community effort. The company was cited as Business of the Year by the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce.
Republican legislator says reputation ‘destroyed’ over his controversial pay raise
AROUND OREGON: State Rep. Greg Smith, a Republican from Heppner, is threatening to sue two public agencies for destroying his reputation. His claims focus on efforts to boost his pay by 55%.