VALE – The Malheur Enterprise has received eight first-place awards in the annual Oregon Newspapers Publishers Association newspaper contest. The newspaper’s 2021 investigation into a lease between Americold and the Malheur County Development Corp. for the Treasure Valley Reload Center garnered two first-place awards. The report found favorable conditions that[Read More…]
In the community
NYSSA NEWS: Schools get in gear for fall, Night Out on Aug. 1
By Susan Barton To the Enterprise Nyssa Middle and High School registration will be from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Aug. 1 and from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Aug. 2. Sports physicals will be held at the high school all day on Aug. 1 and from 8[Read More…]
Viking football fans will be able to view gridiron action from new bleachers this fall
VALE – The demolition work is finished but installation of new bleachers at the Frank Hawley Field and at the Vale High School baseball diamond will most likely not occur until September.The Vale School District entered an $800,000 contract with a Washington state company – All Play Systems – last[Read More…]
National Weather Service issues heat warning as hot weather washes over Treasure Valley
VALE – As temperatures rise close to the 100s early Thursday morning, the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat warning for the Treasure Valley through Saturday night for temperatures between 100 and 107 degrees. The weather service warning comes as the rest of the state braces for high temperatures[Read More…]
Wanted: Candidates to fill city seats across Malheur County
The filing season has opened for city council and mayor positions across Malheur County. Malheur County residents interested in running for a city office can pick up their candidacy packets from their city recorder’s office. Each city has its own deadlines, requirements, and rules for filing candidacy petitions for city[Read More…]
Mal’s owner reviving Vale’s Starlite as community center, with classics on menu
VALE – The sounds of a drill mixed with the noise from a power washer surrounded Malinda Castleberry last week as she sat at a bench inside the Starlite Café. Castleberry, though, wasn’t focused on the reverberating sounds around her. She was determined to find waffle makers. “The Starlite has[Read More…]
The Life of a Stock Contractor
VALE – A low rumble fills the back pens of Vale’s Shamrock Arena. The deep rhythmic tone slows and Brian Bain’s voice cuts through the air. “Bronc,” he shouts. The rumble quickens again, and he presses his body against a rusty green gate. Dust fills the air as a bucking[Read More…]
Malheur County Fair set to offer plenty of entertainment, barbecue and fun
ONTARIO – Looking for something to do the first week of August? Maybe you’re interested in hearing some good music. Or want the opportunity to take out your governmental frustrations by dunking a local mayor. How about taking in some good food, including corn-on-the-cob or smoked barbecue? All of those[Read More…]
Dream big, and meet Olympian Bella Sims
The Vale City Pool is inviting local kids to come and dream big to support the Bella Sims Dream Big Swim Fund at an open swim Friday, July 29. The event, from 1 to 4:30 p.m., will feature games, races, a tote bag raffle, and T-shirts for sale. All[Read More…]
PHOTO GALLERY: Summer spirits, temperatures high at Ontario Family Fiesta
ONTARIO – Over 500 people gathered on the green field of Ontario Middle School on Thursday evening for Family Fiesta, a celebration of Latinx art, culture, and the end to four weeks of summer school. Students and families endured the 102-degree heat with energizing dance performances, artwork, and ice-cold refreshments[Read More…]