VALE – A 30-year-old Ontario man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a transient in January. According to a press release from Malheur County Sheriff Travis Johnson, police arrested Kristian Ramirez on Thursday, Feb. 1, on accusations of second-degree murder, unlawful use[Read More…]
Author: By Pat Caldwell - The Enterprise
Poached moose may have belonged to small Malheur County herd
A cow moose was killed and left to waste more than two weeks ago near Ontario. The animal may have been part of a small herd in Malheur County or wandered into Oregon from Idaho.
Ontario newspaper announces slash in publication days, switch to mail delivery
The Ontario Argus Observer newspaper recently announced it will drop several publication days in March and switch its delivery service to mail. The press plant also will stop operating.
Local officials grapple with hunger crisis as solutions remain elusive
Hunger continues to stymie Malheur County but there is no single, easy answer to a problem that often includes homelessness, substance abuse, economic development and lack of housing.
State grant will boost upgrades for Hikaru Mizu Japanese garden at cultural center
A $20,000 grant from Travel Oregon will help officials at Four Rivers Cultural Center to make a series of improvements to the Hikaru Mizu Japanese Garden.
Despite minor challenges, county warming shelter effort proves successful
ONTARIO – More than 140 unhoused individuals used the temporary warming shelter at the Malheur County Fairgrounds between Jan. 13 and Jan. 19. Those individuals were supported by 76 volunteers in an operation that proved to be a success, said Lt. Rich Harriman, Malheur County Emergency Services director. The county[Read More…]
People ‘everywhere’ seeking place to sleep as Malheur County counts unhoused
The annual point-in-time count held Thursday, Jan. 25, is geared to gauge the number of homeless individuals in Malheur County.
Sunseri steps down from school board, city planning positions
Antonio Sunseri cited personal reasons for his decision to resign from the Ontario School Board and the Ontario Planning Commission last week.
State police seek public’s help in probe regarding death of cow moose east of Ontario
The Oregon State Police want help from the public in an investigation regarding the shooting death of a cow moose near Ontario earlier this month.
Lack of space drives county officials to seek funds for new courthouse
The Malheur County Circuit Court, along with other county departments, is out of space and officials want state and federal legislators to step in and help design a new courthouse.