The Adrian boys varsity basketball team cruised past first-round state playoff opponent Triangle Lake 67-25 Wednesday, Feb. 22.
Author: By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Idaho House approves border switch idea
The Idaho House passed a non-binding memorial last week to authorize talks between the two states regarding a proposal to move Idaho’s border to include a number of Oregon counties.
OSP detective from Ontario receives award for her lifesaving actions in 2022
Det. Ashley Morcom, then a patrol trooper with the Oregon State Police, saved the life of 5-year-old Rowan Umphrey, Weiser, last spring. For her efforts, Morcom received the Roy Hicks Memorial Award for law enforcement officer of the year from the Ontario Elks Club in January.
School districts, police agencies express support for proposed truancy ordinance
Several city’s and law enforcement organizations voiced support for a proposed truancy ordinance now under consideration by the Malheur County Court.
Loss of ladder truck creates new challenge for Ontario Fire & Rescue Department
An inspection last month forced the Ontario Fire & Rescue Department to take its ladder truck out of service. Now officials are researching an array of alternatives to bridge the emergency services gap.
Local educators voice alarm over social media use among students
Social media use among students has evolved into a serious issue for teachers and administrators locally and in other parts of the Pacific Northwest.
Homeless count effort tallies 266 unhoused in Malheur County
A joint effort between local agencies and volunteers last month identified more than 200 people who are unsheltered in Malheur County.
Findley blocks access to records on his rail funding efforts, invoking immunity
State Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, decided last week to take the unusual step of invoking constitutional immunity to stymie a request for his state records regarding the Treasure Valley Reload Center.
Lady Vikings set their sights on district tournament after building 8-2 league mark
The Vale High School girls varsity basketball team ended the regular season in second place in the Eastern Oregon League. Now, they are ramping up for district tournament action at Eastern Oregon University in La Grande Friday, Feb. 17.
Malheur county commissioners lukewarm on sheriff’s office overtime proposal
Last month Lt. Rich Harriman, Malheur County Emergency Services director presented a plan to pay those who work overtime shifts in the dispatch center double time wages but county leaders are not sold on the plan.