The Oregon Hunger Task Force is holding an open meeting in Vale on Monday, Nov. 11, to learn what’s driving an increase in hunger in Malheur County. The task force is charged with giving legislators a plan to reduce hunger across the state.
Author: By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
UPDATED ELECTION RESULTS: The numbers for Malheur County
MALHEUR COUNTY ELECTION RESULTS: City councils in Ontario, Nyssa and Jordan Valley have contested seats. Here are initial results Tuesday night from Malheur County Clerk Gayle Trotter.
Bentz joins in call for wilderness status for nearly 1 million acres in Malheur County
In a surprise move, U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz has thrown his support behind efforts to designate Owyhee Canyonlands as federal wilderness. He also proposes restricting consideration for such designation for other acreage in Malheur County.
PHOTOS: Four Rivers helps families celebrate Day of the Dead
PHOTOS: Ontario celebrated the traditional Day of the Dead with an event at Four Rivers Cultural Center on Saturday, Nov. 2.
ELECTION UPDATE: Half of Malheur County ballots have yet to be returned, state says
BALLOT STATUS: State officials reported that as of Monday, Nov. 4, only 4 out of 10 Malheur County voters have returned their ballots. Ballots can be dropped in ballot boxes around the county until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5 – Election Day.
PHOTOS: Ontario honors its veterans with a parade of floats, flags and salutes
PHOTOS: The weather broke just right on Saturday, Nov. 2, for the 23rd annual Veterans Parade in Ontario. The parade moved along Southwest Fourth Avenue and through downtown.
Bentz proposes his own version of Owyhee Canyonlands protection, hearing set
Nearly 1 million acres of the Owyhee Canyonlands would be designated as wilderness under federal legislation announced by U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz. HIs proposal safegaurds cattle grazing and creates a group to manage range projects.
Election update: Thousands of Malheur County voters have yet to cast ballots
About two-thirds of registered voters in Malheur County haven’t turned in ballots as of Thursday, Oct. 31. Here’s what to know about where to turn in ballots, using the mail, and how to get a replacement ballot.
Vale becomes first city in Oregon to put AI to work on street conditions
Vale city officials have a new tool to better assess the street system. The new AI-based software scans roads and identifies issues needing attention.
Ontario man accused of being meth trafficker, faces felony charges
Police executing a search warrant at an Ontario home say they found cash under a carpet, methamphetamine and brass knuckles. A 43-year-old Ontario man faces several charges.