The Malheur County Planning Commission will consider another permit application Jan. 25 by local contractor Darren Lee to open a rock quarry near Jasmine Slope, north of Ontario.
Local government
Malheur County Court seeks funds to plan new courthouse
The Malheur County Court signed a letter Wednesday, Jan. 17, asking lawmakers for $250,000 to help fund initial plans for a new courthouse in Vale.
Second approaching snow front prompts winter storm warning
The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning from 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16, to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, for the lower Treasure Valley and the Owyhee Mountains as up to six inches of snow is expected.
Behind schedule, over budget, state-backed rail projects costing $70 million sit idle
AROUND OREGON: Two freight-to-rail centers in the Willamette Valley and eastern Oregon have failed to fulfill a single promise of boosting agricultural exports and reducing emissions
Cold temps prompt officials to open Ontario warming shelter – volunteers needed
A warming shelter set to open at the Malheur County Fairgrounds, Saturday, Jan. 13, will help local homeless stay warm as cold temperatures are expected within the next few days.
Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of January 11, 2024
Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of January 11, 2024
Some improvements, but poverty among Malheur County children still high
CHILDREN OF POVERTY: Two new centers have opened to help Malheur County youth and Malheur County Judge Dan Joyce pledges to attack housing shortage. Experts say much remains to be done to reduce child poverty in the county.
EDITOR’S NOTE: How we reported on Ontario school closings
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ontario School District sometime recently decided to close two elementary schools, merging student bodies. Here’s how the news team at the Enterprise did the reporting on this topic.
Malheur County not ready to share its huge federal windfall
Malheur County officials are sitting on more than $10 million in extra federal funds but are committed to using the money for internal infrastructure improvements before making a decision to use the money for other, local projects.
Public Notice from the Enterprise, for the week of January 4, 2024
Public Notice from the Enterprise, for the week of January 4, 2024