Local government

Ontario man arrested in wake of investigation regarding shooting death of transient

VALE – A 30-year-old Ontario man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a transient in January. According to a press release from Malheur County Sheriff Travis Johnson, police arrested Kristian Ramirez on Thursday, Feb. 1, on accusations of second-degree murder, unlawful use[Read More…]

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Despite minor challenges, county warming shelter effort proves successful

ONTARIO – More than 140 unhoused individuals used the temporary warming shelter at the Malheur County Fairgrounds between Jan. 13 and Jan. 19. Those individuals were supported by 76 volunteers in an operation that proved to be a success, said Lt. Rich Harriman, Malheur County Emergency Services director. The county[Read More…]

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