Oregon Legislature’s decision on giving $8.5 million more to the Treasure Valley Reload Center pending, but money wouldn’t flow for months. Project leaders say they would borrow money if needed in the meantime.
Local government
Governor approves county homeless emergency declaration
Gov. Tina Kotek Friday announced the approval of a emergency declaration inked by the county court earlier this month to address the local homeless situation.
Residents, contractor in renewed fight over rural gravel quarry on Jasmine Slope
Two years ago, residents of a rural area north of Ontario thought they had put an end to plans for a gravel quarry in the area. But the landowner wants to press on, and state oifficials recently ordered a stop to any work.
With rural housing bill for Malheur County stalled, compromise may get it moving again
As the legislative deadline to move a bill along in the Oregon Legislature intended to open up housing in Malheur County fast approaches in the face of scrutiny from several conservation groups around the state, local leaders have hammered out a compromise they believe will make all parties happy and garner enough of votes to move the legislation out of committee.
Officials hope emergency declaration will bring in funding to address homelessness
The Malheur County Court signed off on an emergency declaration to hopefully trigger funding from the state to tackle the local homeless situation.
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.