New drug task force aims to curb county’s illegal narcotics trade
A new drug task force will combine resources from different police agencies in Malheur County. Officials are preparing to deploy the task force some time this spring.
By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Pat Caldwell is a reporter for the Malheur Enterprise and a veteran Oregon journalist.
Nyssa city councilor treks to Salem, gets chance to pitch governor for rural help
Nyssa City Councilor Roberto Escobedo recently was able to get a face-to-face meeting with Gov. Tina Kotek. Escobedo wants to work to ensure the local community remains diverse and equitable.
Vale boys varsity hoop squad shrugs off a slow season start in pursuit of league title
The Vale boys basketball team emerged from non-league play in December at 3-7 but the difficult, early-season schedule helped build resiliency and teamwork. Now the Vikings - with wins over Riverside and Umatilla Feb. 3 and Feb 4 - are in second place in the Eastern Oregon League.
New Ontario City Council committee will take aim at homeless challenge
The Ontario City Council created the Homeless Advisory Committee in January and is now seeking area residents to be part of the panel.
Volunteers, agencies in Malheur County unite to collect homeless tally
An effort to amass the total number of area homeless kicked off Thursday, Jan. 26 across Malheur County.
Area wrestlers claim top finishes at New Plymouth tournament
NEW PLYMOUTH – Every wrestling team in Malheur County participated in the R.D. Brown Invitational Tournament last weekend. In the women’s bracket team scores, Nyssa finished second with 55 points while Vale was fourth with 53 points and Adrian finished…
Rail meeting canceled after officials meet with attorneys regarding newspaper lawsuit
A regular meeting of the board overseeing the Treasure Valley Reload Center was abruptly ended last week. The manager of the project, Greg Smith, told officials the cancellation was because his staff needed more time to prepare information on the facility's finances.
Rail reload center manager says cash woes may slow progress on project
Several new details regarding the future of the Treasure Valley Reload Project were revealed at a Jan. 12 meeting of officials, including the need for a meeting with onion shippers to finalize who will actually use the site.
Hart relishes new role as Valley Family Health Care chief executive officer
For Ken Hart, the focus is on people, patients, providers and employees as he takes over the top slot at Valley Family Health Care.
Findley uncertain of seeking more state money for rail project while Owens stays silent
Directors of the Malheur County Development Corp., the public company managing the rail reload project still need more cash to rescue a venture that is already over budget and behind schedule. Late last year officials indicated they will seek more bailout money from the Oregon Legislature.