The Malheur County Court signed off on an emergency declaration to hopefully trigger funding from the state to tackle the local homeless situation.
Author: Pat Caldwell
Rail board picks Smith replacement as county pursues millions for shipping center
The Malheur County Development Corp., the public company overseeing the rail project chose Ontario attorney Shawna Peterson to serve as executive director. If the county court approves, Peterson will replace former project manager and state legislator Greg Smith who quit last month.
Malheur County Sheriff Brian Wolfe will step down from post in April
Longtime local sheriff Brian Wolfe announced his retirement last week. Wolfe said he plans to step down officially in April, capping a 32-year career in local law enforcement.
Officials look to ignite new interest in local grange hall
The Vale Grange Hall is currently empty but city and state officials hope renewed interest in the facility will get the doors back open.
Get ready and get set, the annual Vale Community Steak & Crab feed is just around the corner
The popular Vale Community Steak & Crab feed kicks off Saturday, March 25, at the Vale Fire Hall.
After long delay, Malheur County moves to fill vacant economic development slot
Malheur County officials are finalizing a job description for an economic development director. Once the job description is complete and approved officials plan on advertising the position.
Jordan Valley girls basketball team set to play for fourth place at state tournament
The Jordan Valley girls basketball team dropped its opening state tournament game to Crane but bounced back with a win over Country Christian Thursday, March 2. Now the Mustangs will play North Douglas Saturday morning, March 4 for fourth/sixth place.
County buys warehouse to store sheriff’s office, road department equipment
The county purchased the 14,000-square-foot warehouse owned by Kelly Johnson for $1.4 million.
Active shooter hoax in Ontario triggers rapid police response
Police in Ontario and across Oregon and Idaho responded to hoax active shooter calls last week. The bogus calls prompt fast response from police but often put a strain on existing law enforcement resources.
Wolfe announces he is retiring in April
BREAKING NEWS: Brian Wolfe, Malheur County sheriff, made a surprise announcement that he is retiring in April. He recommended his undersheriff, Travis Johnson, be appointed to fill out his term.