The U.S. Bureau of Land Management gathered nearly 40 wild horses in a management area in northern Malheur County just west of Harper as part of its 10-year plan to curb the growing horse population on more than 20,000 acres of public land.
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BLM, Ontario ink deal for new air tanker base
The $7 million project will stretch over more than 12 acres at the airport and is expected to be complete by 2025.
Vale man charged in Idaho sexual exploitation of children investigation
Daniel DeLong, a Vale resident, was among eight people arrested by Idaho police as part of an investigation regarding the sexual exploitation of children.
County close to conducting interviews for vacant economic development director position
A year after the Malheur County Economic Development director position was vacated county officials say they are almost ready to begin interviews with eight applicants.
New solar farm project could translate into savings for city of Ontario
A new, 20-acre, $8.5 million solar project just north of Ontario could mean power cost savings for the city of Ontario.
Residents deliver feedback to Nyssa City Council on public safety fee hike proposal
At a special hearing Tuesday, Aug. 8, Nyssa city officials listened to feedback from residents regarding a proposal to boost the city’s public safety fee.
Secretary of State’s decision stymies reelection prospects for Sen. Lynn Findley
A decision Tuesday, Aug. 8, means legislators that piled up 10 or more unexcused absences during the last legislative session are disqualified from running in the 2024 election cycle.
Bentz: Facts don’t support Trump indictments
ONTARIO – U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz believes the federal justice system is being influenced to attack former President Donald Trump for political reasons. The former president was indicted Tuesday, Aug 1, on federal charges accusing him of a conspiracy to corruptly keep his office despite losing the 2020 election. He[Read More…]
Nyssa holds city hearing on plan to boost public safety fee charged to residents
Nyssa residents can give feedback to the Nyssa City Council about a proposed public safety fee hike at a special meeting Tuesday, Aug. 8.
Sen. Lynn Findley undecided about re-election bid even as five other Republicans say they’re running
State Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, said he is unsure about whether he will run for re-election. Five of his Republican colleagues announced last week they will run again. (The Enterprise/File)