Perla Yerena watched as a flames consumed the vehicle her sons, daughter-in-law and granddaughter sat in after a severe accident west of Vale July 6.
In the community
PHOTOS: Music, dance, food at Japan Nite Obon Festival in Ontario
Japan Nite Obon, the midsummer festival, was held at the Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario on Saturday, July 15. Despite the high temperature, the festival was well attended.
PHOTOS: Unveiling the restored Sagebrush Annie mural
The new version of the Sagebrush Annie mural was inaugurated through a celebration outside the Vale Liquor Store.
CHILDREN OF POVERTY VIDEO: Community voices
VIDEO: Watch as local experts in Malheur County share their experiences in dealing with poverty and its impact on local children. Listen to Mary Ann Almaraz, homeless liaison for the Ontario School District.
CHILDREN OF POVERTY: Kids face stress, mental health issues – but help is scarce
SPECIAL REPORT PART 5: For years, Malheur County has posted some of the highest rates of children living in poverty of any county in Oregon. A five-part series by the Enterprise examines what’s behind that – and what can be done.
CHILDREN OF POVERTY VIDEO: Community voices
VIDEO: Watch as local experts in Malheur County share their experiences in dealing with poverty and its impact on local children. Listen to Xochitl Fuhriman-Ebert, an English coach in the Ontario School District.
CHILDREN OF POVERTY VIDEO: Community voices
VIDEO: Watch as local experts in Malheur County share their experiences in dealing with poverty and its impact on local children. Listen to Dave Goldthorpe, Malheur County district attorney.
Local gay man looks back at Ontario’s first Pride Month event
Christopher Plummer, the local man behind the first Pride Month event in Ontario, looked back on his early efforts to get support for the event as the celebration recently concluded.
Truck mishap leads to temporary closure of Vale roadway
VALE – A minor semi-truck accident early Friday, July 14, closed down Washington St. West in Vale for about an hour. Officials said the semi-truck attempted to drive up onto Washington St. West, and became high centered. A diesel fuel line on the truck then ruptured, spilling fuel onto the[Read More…]
Ontario sprint boat course gets key upgrades just in time for summer competition
The sprint boat track at the Ontario Speedway received notable upgrades, including widening the track, as organizers prepare for summer competition.