National Weather Service issues Red Flag warning for local area
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag warning for lightning for Malheur County as a low front is expected to move into the local area later tonight.
By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Pat Caldwell is a reporter for the Malheur Enterprise and a veteran Oregon journalist.
New day shelter furnishes meals, clothing for homeless
The Oasis House, at 802 S.W. 5th St. in Ontario, offers meals and clothing to the local homeless population. The Oasis House opened in June.
Volunteer rangeland crews play pivotal role in local firefighting efforts
When wildfires ignite, volunteers from Rangeland Fire Protection Associations are usually the first to respond. The associations have been key assets for incident commanders tackling Malheur County's major fires.
Malheur County Fair and rodeo prove to be a success
The 2024 edition of the Malheur County Fair featured free admission along with vendors and an Idaho Cowboy Association-sanctioned rodeo
Oregon congressional delegation seeks federal help for counties hit by wildfires
In a letter sent Aug. 1, the Oregon congressional delegation sought help from U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for the state hit by a series of wildfires.
Multiple fire starts raise suspicions local blazes were sparked by arson
Five separate fires erupted in the early morning hours of July 11, including at least one that morphed into the massive Cow Valley Fire. Officials are investigating all the fires as possible arson
Fire management team battled extraordinary climate conditions on area wildfires
The federal firefighting team that worked to manage the attacks on the Cow Valley and Durkee Fires encountered a perfect storm of wind, heat and dry conditions as it struggled to control the big blazes
Body cam video verifies police account of arrest
ONTARIO – Recently released police body cam video verifies the public account of an incident in May involving Ontario police and an elderly man in a medical crisis. Ontario Police Chief Mike Iwai told the Ontario City Council in June…
Get ready, get set, the Malheur County Fair is just around the corner
The Malheur County Fair will kick off Tuesday, July 30 and run until Saturday, Aug. 3.
Malheur County Court members once again garner pay boosts
The Malheur County Court - Judge Dan Joyce, and Commissioners Ron Jacobs and Jim Mendiola - all received pay boosts in the new budget.