Former Ontario mayor and longtime contractor Riley Hill was recently chosen to be on the Housing Production Advisory Council. The council is designed to find solutions to the state’s housing crisis.
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Malheur County Sheriff Brian Wolfe will step down from post in April
Longtime local sheriff Brian Wolfe announced his retirement last week. Wolfe said he plans to step down officially in April, capping a 32-year career in local law enforcement.
Idaho House approves border switch idea
The Idaho House passed a non-binding memorial last week to authorize talks between the two states regarding a proposal to move Idaho’s border to include a number of Oregon counties.
Findley blocks access to records on his rail funding efforts, invoking immunity
State Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, decided last week to take the unusual step of invoking constitutional immunity to stymie a request for his state records regarding the Treasure Valley Reload Center.
New drug task force aims to curb county’s illegal narcotics trade
A new drug task force will combine resources from different police agencies in Malheur County. Officials are preparing to deploy the task force some time this spring.
New Ontario City Council committee will take aim at homeless challenge
The Ontario City Council created the Homeless Advisory Committee in January and is now seeking area residents to be part of the panel.
Speaker fight fuels frustration for Bentz
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz, R-Oregon, expressed exasperation last week over the battle in the U.S. House of Representatives over who would be the next speaker.
Border board devising strategy amid requests for funding
Amid a flurry of unsolicited proposals to help fund projects, the public body established to grow the economy along the Malheur County and Idaho border is putting together a work group to devise a strategy to handle the requests.
Vale places 2 on all-tournament basketball team
Diesel Johnson and Colton Stepleton of Vale High School’s boys basketball team made the all-tournament team at the Truckstop Tournament in New Plymouth, Idaho. The Vikings beat Kamiah 59-49 in play on Thursday, Dec. 28, lost to Nampa Christian 66-54 and then lost in the tournament third-place matchup with New[Read More…]
Nyssa native seeks to spearhead greenbelt, bike path project
Alison Maglaughlin is trying to gather support for a greenbelt and bike path project for Nyssa.