COMMUNITY NOTES: Crews contain Connor fire
Vale Hotshots extinguished a fire that spread to 16 acres near Huntington, marking the start of wildfire season.
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What they are saying, reporting about the Enterprise closure
The recent announcement of the closure of the Malheur Enterprise got a lot of attention. News organizations in Oregon and Idaho produced reports. A state senator took to the floor of the Oregon Senate to speak about it. And readers sent in comment after comment.…
COMMUNITY NOTES: County Court backs $2.4 million credit line for MCDC
MALHEUR COUNTY COURT: Planning director resigns, grant sought for Bully Creek Park, county puts its credit behind $2.4 million credit line for rail project.
In Jordan Valley, an old school gets brought back to life
Jordan Valley celebrates the restoration of the Sheaville-Cow Creek School.
Rite Aid declares intent to close stores in Ontario, Baker City
The bankrupt Rite Aid has declared its intent to close its stores in Ontario and Baker City. The pharmacy retailer filed notice recently in U.S. Bankruptcy Court that it was adding the locations among 68 new closures. The Ontario store is at 728 S.W. 4th…
Candidates for Ontario School Board weigh in on transparency, issues in education
Candidates for Ontario School Board answered questions about their experience and assessment of the issues in the school district ahead of the May 20 election.
Candidates for Rec District Board support moving ahead with pool
ELECTION 2025: Voters will elect one new member for the Ontario Recreation District Board and decide whether to return an incumbent or vote in a new director. Ballots go out April 30 for the May 20 election.
COMMUNITY NOTES: Treasure Valley Community college tennis ends
PRESS RELEASE – TREASURE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE Ontario, Oregon – May 9, 2025 – Treasure Valley Community College (TVCC) announces the discontinuation of its Men’s and Women’s Tennis programs following the Northwest Athletic Conference’s (NWAC) decision to cease sponsorship of tennis, effective May 3, 2025,…
Nyssa Middle School students take state vocabulary title
The Nyssa students mastered nearly 1,700 words during a vocabulary competition this spring.