Nyssa City Councilor Roberto Escobedo recently was able to get a face-to-face meeting with Gov. Tina Kotek. Escobedo wants to work to ensure the local community remains diverse and equitable.
Local government
SPECIAL REPORT: State suspends payments for Nyssa rail project
As bills flow in, the county’s development company learns the state is stopping payments for the Treasure Valley Reload Center. Contrract issues are tying up millions needed to finish the project.
Public Notices: Week of Feb. 1, 2023
Public Notices from the Enterprise, week of Feb. 1, 2023: Vale Oregon Irrigation District, NRCS Oregon
Public Notices: Local district election notices for week of Feb. 1, 2023
Public Notices for week of Feb. 1, 2023: Special district election notices
Idaho legislators push for talks on moving Oregon border
Two Idaho legislators are proposing talks on rural Oregon counties seceding and becoming part of Idaho. But, officials note, it’s complicated.
County waiting on legislators to fix law to finally clear way for new farmland housing
Two years ago state lawmakers thought they removed barriers that would allow Malheur County to address its housing shortage by allowing homes to be built on farmland where it was once prohibited. Yet, not a single house has gone up. New legislation is expected to clear the roadblock.
Oregon mayors, city officials lobby for more money for homelessness
Cities are looking for $125 million annually in ongoing funding and about $150 million in one-time construction funding.
Court ruling requiring new criminal trials could clog Malheur County justice system
A ruling by the Oregon Supreme Court last month could create a host of new challenges for the state, and local, judicial systems.
Public Notices: Week of Jan. 26, 2023
Public Notices for the week of Jan. 25, 2023: Special districts in Juntura, Harper, Adrian and Ironside.
Vale officials seek cash from county to help finish lift station project
Vale Mayor Tom Vialpando and city manager Todd Fuller went before the Malheur County Court earlier this month to seek funds to help cover the expenses of a lift station project. The court made no decision on the matter.