The Vale Fire & Rescue Department received a new $400,000 tactical fire tender through a program sponsored by the Oregon State Fire Marshal.
Author: By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Ontario officials seek ordinance to rein in short-term rentals
ONTARIO – The Ontario Planning Commission is pondering a new ordinance to govern short-term rentals that include Airbnbs and other companies that are not allowed under current city code.“Technically if we don’t get something in place and we know someone is operating one, then we have to go shut them[Read More…]
Sheriff vows to clean up homeless RV encampment near Ontario
Local officials plan to meet Tuesday, Sept. 24, to gather input and set the stage for a plan to remove RVs from an area in northwest Ontario dubbed “The Flats.”
Ranchers seek answers, voice frustration during Vale town hall on wildfires
A town hall session, Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Vale produced questions and frustration but the bottom line is significant relief for cattle producers hammered by summer wildfires won’t arrive any time soon.
Schaffeld runs wild to help Vale post 48-19 non-league triumph over Baker
Vale’s vaunted run game rolled over Baker, 49-19, in a non-league prep football contest Friday, Sept. 20.
Grant money spurs audio tour plan for Vale murals
A$3,000 grant from the Ontario Visitors and Convention Board will clear the way for the Vale Mural Society to create permanent audio tours for each of the frescoes in town.
Ambulance service seeks funding help from Malheur County officials
Treasure Valley Paramedics recently sought financial assistance from Malheur County to help the firm meet a series of competing budget priorities.
Fire chief stifles speculation regarding motel alarm system
Clint Benson, Ontario Fire & Rescue chief reported Monday, Sept. 16, that Motel 6 featured an fire alarm system that complied with Oregon code. The motel was the scene of a fire, Thursday, Sept. 12 that injured a woman.
Wyden lauds progress of Owyhee Canyonlands legislation
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-ORegon) announced Monday, Sept. 16, that legislation he sponsored regarding the Owyhee Canyonlands has moved ahead in the U.S. Senate.
Vale uses solid defense and explosive offense to roll Ontario, 62-10
The Vale High School varsity football team didn’t skip a beat Friday, Sept. 13, as it trounced Ontario in a non-league prep contest.