The holiday spirit went on the march in Vale on Saturday, Dec. 10, as the Vale Chamber of Commerce organized a new holiday parade. The event drew about 20 entries – including Santa.
Author: By Steven Mitchell - The Enterprise
County food banks see higher demand as costs increase
Record-high inflation is driving demand at area food banks. Meanwhile, managers say dwindling donations and rising food costs are making it difficult to keep the shelves stocked with certain items.
Board tasked with boosting local economy is looking for new members
Two seats will be open in the new year on a local board tasked with boosting the economy of Malheur County.
Vale holds holiday parade on Saturday – you can still get in
Vale’s first light parade kicks off Saturday at 5:30 p.m. from Vale High School and goes through downtown.
Santa, princesses and a winter wonderland of fun slated for Ontario this weekend
Ontario will open the Christmas season with a breakfast with Santa Friday morning and the annual Winter Wonderland Parade Saturday.
Contract talks for TVCC faculty in mediation as pay raises for instructors remain a sticking point
Faculty pay raises are the primary sticking point as the college’s teachers have not had a salary increase in five years.
Rising mortgage rates may take a bite out of once booming real estate market
HOUSING: In an effort to curb inflation, the Federal Reserve’s mortgage rate boosts are impacting the local real estate market, creating new challenges for brokers and home buyers.
Festival of trees wraps up, raises money for local seniors and families
The Festival of Trees, the sole fundraiser for Meals on Wheels in Malheur County sold 42 trees that sold from $300 to $1,300 during its three-day run.
Malheur County teachers work to improve literacy skills as student scores sag
Malheur Country educators are taking steps to boost early literacy scores after the state’s first comprehensive test in three years revealed a wide literary gap that preceded the pandemic.
Ontario and Vale offering warm, free meals on Thanksgiving
Free Thanksgiving Day dinners will be available at Ontario’s Origins Outreach Initiative from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Vale Elementary School from noon to 2 p.m.