Debbie Folden, Ontario mayor, wants to fee to beef up public safety but the idea isn’t a popular with several city council members.
Local government
Two incumbents and two newcomers win school and college board races
Two incumbents for the Nyssa and Juntura School Boards won their elections, while the Treasure Valley Community College Board and the Adrian School Board will see fresh faces if unofficial results hold up.
Kesey steps in as new undersheriff for Malheur County
Dave Kesey, a longtime member of the sheriff’s office, was selected to be the new undersheriff in April. He replaces Travis Johnson who was appointed to be sheriff.
Search warrant leads to arrest of Ontario man on multiple felony drug charges
A combined operation of numerous local, state and federal law enforcement agencies netted a cache of illegal narcotics Wednesday, May 10, in Ontario.
Border board swears in three new members
Gov. Tina Kotek appointed three new members to the board in charge of stimulating economic activity along Idaho border with Malheur County.
Report: County needs more money and a refined plan for Arcadia Industrial Park proposal
A report crafted by a Portland engineering firm detailed more work needs to be done by the county regarding a final plan for its ambitious Arcadia Industrial Park plan.
Local, regional residents deliver testimony to key legislative committee
For two hours, state legislators listened to pleas for state money in a hearing on Friday, April 28, in Ontario. A parade of officials made the most of their two minutes to speak.
Meeting in Ontario, legislators asked to fund rural projects and services
The Oregon Legislature’s influential Joint Ways and Means Committee heard more than 60 pitches for state funding for various issues – from water lines to wolves – Friday, April 28, during the committee’s public session at the Meyer McLean Performing Arts Center in Ontario.
Public Notices from the Enterprise, April 26, 2023
Public Notices from the Malheur Enterprise, April 26, 2023
County court raises questions about ranked choice voting blueprint
The Malheur County Court recently sent a letter to state Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, and state Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, and pointed out several issues with the concept, including its cost.
