One of the five owners of Altruistic Recovery said the year-old clinic is applying for a $100,000 federal grant to keep up with the growing drug problem in the county.
Author: By Steven Mitchell - The Enterprise
State officials urged to lower age for apprenticeships to help shortage
A local nonprofit focused on expanding career and technical education for students to enter the workforce told state regulators that are too restrictive and do not support our efforts of inclusion, diversity and equity.
Malheur County unemployment trends among lowest in Oregon
Eastern Oregon’s regional economist with the state’s employment department says Malheur County’s unemployment rate for 2022 could be the lowest on record.
New owners take the reins at Grocery Outlet
Nick Robarge and Whitney Bertrand, a couple from The Dalles, took over as owners at Grocery Outlet in Ontario.
Educator of the year’s own experience has allowed her to relate to students, parents
Meg Galeener, Ontario School District reading coach, a veteran teacher and the Chamber’s Educator of the Year nominee, has garnered a reputation as a teacher that can reach students from challenging backgrounds.
Recreation district drives forward with plan to start construction on Ontario pool
The Ontario Recreation District is leading a grassroots effort to close a $1 million funding gap to break ground on an outdoor pool renovation.
Biz Oregon urges county residents to review FCC broadband map
Malheur County residents will have until Friday, Jan. 13 to ensure broadband mapping that will determine where billions in federal money will be spent is accurate.
BLM wild horse plan will substantially reduce the population in two management areas in Malheur County
Malheur County is home to about 500 wild horses with the population doubling every four years. Federal officials say the area can sustain 150. Later this month the U.S. Bureau of Land Management will publish a 10-year plan to reduce the growing population on more than a quarter million acres of public land.
Border board devising strategy amid requests for funding
Amid a flurry of unsolicited proposals to help fund projects, the public body established to grow the economy along the Malheur County and Idaho border is putting together a work group to devise a strategy to handle the requests.
Ultimate Lawn Care: ‘a true family business’
The owners of Ultimate Lawn Care, who the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce named Business of the Year, built their successful business on community involvement and family.