A local soccer coach aims to grow talent at home after earning an economic grant to open an indoor training facility.
Business & economy
Local leaders regroup on tourism revenue, strategy, impact
Drawing more visitors to Malheur County to mountain bike, take in the desert night sky and see Vale’s historic murals were among the discussion topics at a series of meetings last month on how to boost tourism in the region.
TVCC, Pioneer Place among nine entities picked to receive grants from Border Board
TVCC and Pioneer Place were among nine organizations to receive grants aimed at spurring economic growth along the Idaho border with Malheur County.
Democrats urge feds to update banking ‘red flags’ on legal marijuana businesses
Lawmakers from Oregon and several other states want Treasury officials to llift red flag language that keeps some owners of marijuana businesses from obtaining loans and banking services.
Get ready and get set for Moonlight Madness in Vale
The annual Moonlight Madness event opens Friday, Nov. 17. Dozens of businesses will participate, offering deals to shoppers.
Local legislators journey to Denmark with costs picked up by special interests
SPECIAL REPORT: Legislators head to Denmark to learn about energy efficiency in the company of utility lobbyists and executives. Only one took notes and another plagiarized the agenda in reporting on the trip.
Newlyweds open tire store in Ontario
Ontario has new tire business, I84 Kustom Wheels and Tires, owned by newlyweds Alberto Gonzalez and Georgina De La Cruz.
Oregon financial regulators crack down on precious metals fraud
Oregon officials have forged a settlement with a company over a coin scheme that targeted elderly investors. In all, 30 states sought to shut down the scheme.
Union Pacific approves change to reload center rail blueprint
Union Pacific last week approved a major change to the rail plan at the Treasure Valley Reload Center in Nyssa. The decision means the project cleared a major hurdle for the future.
Malheur County meetings will take pulse on tourism potential
Meetings are on tap in Nyssa, Vale and Ontario this November to explore the region’s tourism potential and explore ways to coordinate efforts.