Oregon faces a shortage of qualified defense attorneys, creating constitutional problems that recently forced a federal judge to intervene.
Author: By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Ontario adds new ladder truck to its firefighting arsenal
The Ontario Fire & Rescue Department held a “push-in” ceremony Friday, Nov. 17 at the fire hall to dedicate its new 2012 Pierce ladder truck.
Big grant propels effort by Adrian civic group to create new food pantry
A state grant to the Adrian 2040 group will help stimulate momentum to create a new food pantry in town.
DEQ issues fine to Ontario in the wake of 2022 discharge of wastewater into the Malheur River
The state fined Ontario $11,200 for an illegal discharge of wastewater into the Malheur River in 2022
Budget cuts, employee shortage will impact winter snowplow rotation for some local state highways
Fewer snowplows will be on some area highways this winter as the state Transportation Department grapples with budget cuts and an employee deficit.
Malheur County hires new economic development director
Vale native Taylor Rembowski is the new director of the Malheur County Economic Development office. Rembowski was chosen for the position by the Malheur County Court in October.
Vale group keeps the focus on the community with holiday dinners
Vale’s Feast Group is the volunteer-based collection of local residents who are spearheading a Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner for area residents.
Governor selects Ontario’s Theresa Martinez to key post on high education board
Theresa Martinez, the coordinator of the Eastern Oregon Child Care Resource Referral Department in Ontario, will soon take a seat on Oregon’s Higher Education Coordination Commission.
Crime, escalating costs prompt closure of Mallards Grocery in Ontario
Mallards Grocery owner Chris Blickfeldt said he will close the doors on the longtime corner store Nov. 18 because of crime and the higher operations costs.
Get ready and get set for Moonlight Madness in Vale
The annual Moonlight Madness event opens Friday, Nov. 17. Dozens of businesses will participate, offering deals to shoppers.