Malheur County Sheriff Travis Johnson was the victim of theft recently as 98 brass sprinkler heads were stolen from a field he leases. Johnson said his office is investigating other thefts involving sprinkler heads.
Author: By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Vale High School mourns loss of junior killed in collision
A Vale High School junior died and his younger sister injured in a collision west of Vale on Tuesday, April 23. The crash occurred when another driver attempted to pass a truck, Oregon State Police reported.
Local youth dies in Vines Hill crash
The Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal, two-vehicle crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 20 near Vines Hill, Tuesday, April 23.
Thunderegg Coffee marks anniversary, continues to innovate its food menu
The Thunderegg Coffee Company in Nyssa recently celebrated 15 years in business and owner Chris Haun attributes that success to hard work and innovation.
Annual Community Serve Day aims to spruce up area towns
The 14th annual Community Serve Day event is scheduled for Saturday, April 27. Event organizers are looking for more volunteers to help with the effort.
Malheur County Republicans slate candidates forum
A candidates forum will be held at the Vale Christian Church beginning at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27.
Funding to study Malheur County Courthouse remodeling remains elusive
A funding pitch by the county to state and federal legislators for $250,000 to begin planning a new courthouse is on a temporary hold but officials are hopeful the money will be found.
Nyssa’s Maret honored for recent life-saving effort
Jim Maret, Nyssa city manager, was honored for saving a man from death in February. Maret, who is also a volunteer police officer for the Nyssa Police Department, saved the man from an overdose during his regular police patrol duties.
Local housing director uses state ties to bring resources to Malheur County
Kristy Rodriguez, the director of the Housing Authority of Malheur and Harney Counties, attributes who climb to success to the support of her family.
County court rules in favor of local developer seeking to add gravel pit to land inventory
The Malheur Court recently approved a move by a local contractor to add a section of property to the county’s natural resources inventory. The court approval does not clear the way for mining.