The Malheur County Court signed off on an emergency declaration to hopefully trigger funding from the state to tackle the local homeless situation.
Local government
As filing deadline nears, only a few local candidates have filed for May election
Seats on a host of county boards are open for the May 16 election.
Vale irrigation district faces $15 million lawsuit over worker death
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court on March 8 faults the Vale Oregon Irrigation District in the 2021 death of Johnathan Harrison in a worksite rollover wreck.
Public Notices: Malheur Enterprise, week of March 8, 2023
Public Notices in the Malheur Enterprise – Week of March 8, 2023.
Bill to shift predator management sparks farmer concerns
Supporters of a bill giving state wildlife officials control over regulating all control over predators in and outside of agricultural lands say the legislation would allow a commission to manage animals classified as “predatory” while not hindering farmers and ranchers from protecting their property. Meanwhile, local leaders contend that such a bill will diminish the county’s protection against crop and livestock damage.
After long delay, Malheur County moves to fill vacant economic development slot
Malheur County officials are finalizing a job description for an economic development director. Once the job description is complete and approved officials plan on advertising the position.
A ‘pivot’ for Nyssa reload project: Court asking legislators for $8.5 million to finish the job
Malheur County officials are taking the leading in asking the state for more money to finish the Treasure Valley Reload Center. The timing of resuming construction at the Nyssa site depends on when money can flow.
Hill named to new, state housing board
Former Ontario Mayor Riley Hill was named to the Housing Production Advisory Council by Gov. Tina Kotek recently.
Public Notices: From the Enterprise, week of March 1, 2023
Here are the public notices published in the Malheur Enterprise for the week of March 1, 2023.
TIMELINE: Greg Smith’s time in Malheur County comes to an end
For nearly 10 years, Greg Smith worked in Malheur County through his private company, tasked with building the local economy. That hasn’t always gone well, as a look back at his time shows.