The federal firefighting team that worked to manage the attacks on the Cow Valley and Durkee Fires encountered a perfect storm of wind, heat and dry conditions as it struggled to control the big blazes
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Body cam video verifies police account of arrest
ONTARIO – Recently released police body cam video verifies the public account of an incident in May involving Ontario police and an elderly man in a medical crisis. Ontario Police Chief Mike Iwai told the Ontario City Council in June that his officers used the correct tactics during the May[Read More…]
Malheur County Court members once again garner pay boosts
The Malheur County Court – Judge Dan Joyce, and Commissioners Ron Jacobs and Jim Mendiola – all received pay boosts in the new budget.
County inks disaster declaration in response to Cow Valley Fire
The Malheur County Court signed a disaster declaration Wednesday, July 17, in response to the Cow Valley Fire.
West Nile virus detected in Little Valley mosquitoes
The Malheur County Health Department announced Monday, July 15, that a testing site in Little Valley west of Vale detected West Nile virus in mosquitoes. The department urged people to take appropriate measures to avoid mosquitoes.
Cow Valley Fire: Officials issue Level 2 evacuation notice for Brogan to Willowcreek, Vale at Level 1
COW VALLEY FIRE: The area from Brogan to Willowcreek along Highway 26 is now at Level 2 – be set to leave at a moment’s notice – while a Level 1 order has been issued for all of Vale and Westfall.
Fire crews from around the region deploy to fight Cow Valley blaze
Fire crews from around the region are converging on the Brogan area to help extinguish the Cow Valley Fire.
Vale Community Coalition kicks off program for free swimming at city pool
The Vale Community Coalition wants to help people beat the heat with its new donation program called the Vale City Pool Fee Coverage Challenge.
County, local cities report on how they spent millions in extra federal funding
Malheur County and the cities of Ontario, Nyssa and Vale, received federal relief money in response to the Covid pandemic. Recently, the entities released reports on what the cash was used for.
Transportation Department offers tips to using a roundabout
The state Transportation Department offers a series of steps and suggestion to motorists who plan to use a roundabout.