Jesus Perez, a cashier at Ontario Mini Market, uses the “sanitation station” set up at the store’s entrance. The store also is asking customers to wash up as they enter the market. Businesses, workers and residents are adjusting to new rules to ward off COVID-19. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) NOTE: The[Read More…]
Author: Pat Caldwell, Yadira Lopez and Joe Siess – Malheur Enterprise
Full economic toll of the virus in Malheur County still a big question mark
Perk Beverage Company in Vale remained open this week for to-go and drive-through orders during the statewide coronavirus restaurant closure. Businesses throughout the area face tough decisions to survive the restrictions. (The Enterprise/Joe Siess) NOTE: The Enterprise is providing free access to its content related to the coronavirus as a[Read More…]
Malheur County businesses, government offices shut doors to thwart COVID
A sign posted at the Malheur County Courthouse tells people with county business who to call for various offices. The Malheur County Circuit Court is still open for business, but parties must call to gain entry to the building. NOTE: The Enterprise is providing free access to its content related[Read More…]
Agencies, medical providers. in Malheur County prepare coronavirus response
Vale ambulance member Wally Whitaker displays one of the masks emergency providers would provide a patient suspected of a COVID-19 infection. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) ONTARIO – The Malheur County Health Department said Monday area residents should prepare for the possibility of local cases of COVID-19, a new coronavirus that first[Read More…]
Season’s first big snow storm headed for the Treasure Valley
A line of trucks sit stalled as truckers prepare to chain up south of Ladd Canyon in this file photo. The season’s first major winter storm is projected to hit the Treasure Valley beginning tonight. (Photo courtesy of the state Transportation Department). ONTARIO – As a powerful winter storm readies[Read More…]