Andrea Testi, the director of the Treasure Valley Community College’s Small Business Center retired this month after a 24-year career helping local people start a business or assisting existing merchants improve their bottom line.
Author: By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Community in Action director says housing shortages remain a lingering problem
Community in Action Director Jody Warnock says the local rental market isn’t robust enough to accommodate
the growing need for housing and that often translates into those in need staying in local shelters longer than they planned.
Cold temps prompt officials to open Ontario warming shelter – volunteers needed
A warming shelter set to open at the Malheur County Fairgrounds, Saturday, Jan. 13, will help local homeless stay warm as cold temperatures are expected within the next few days.
Health department survey aims to assess nonfatal overdoses from fentanyl
A new survey crafted by the Malheur County Health Department is anonymous and will help officials measure the number of nonfatal overdoses locally.
Malheur County not ready to share its huge federal windfall
Malheur County officials are sitting on more than $10 million in extra federal funds but are committed to using the money for internal infrastructure improvements before making a decision to use the money for other, local projects.
Mother-daughter duo’s determination leads to opening Ontario candy store
Valerie Gomez and her daughter Anita Arsenault, joined forces to open Manita’s Crunchie Munchies in Ontario recently.
Nyssa to see higher city bills as boost in safety fee takes effect
The Nyssa City Council voted to approve a new public safety fee hike at a special meeting, Tuesday, Dec. 19.
3 face charges in Ontario shooting that hospitalized 16-year-old
Three men have been charge in connection with a weekend shooting incident that occurred in Ontario.
Ontario man accused of attempted murder in shooting
ONTARIO – Police arrested an 18-year-old Ontario man on Monday, Jan. 1, in connection with a shooting involving two vehicles that occurred over the weekend that left a male juvenile severely injured. Police charged Gunner Ray Hernandez, 18, with attempted murder, first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, first-degree criminal[Read More…]
State firewall mandate stalls progress on upgrade work at Pioneer Place
Pioneer Place officials have made some progress regarding bids on repairs at the facility but a state requirement regarding a firewall has held up future progress.