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Malheur County could be in for a challenging couple of days as a winter storm brings snow and wind that could lead to whiteout conditions.

The weather is expected to change later Thursday morning, and the Enterprise will provide updates throughout the day.

Be ready for tough driving, likely closures of Interstate 84 and even possible power outages.

You can help us by being our eyes and ears all over Malheur County. Send your information and photos by email to Editor Les Zaitz ([email protected]).

The storm comes as we provide a special report on what state officials are doing to cut down on freeway closures. Economists have calculated than an hour of closure costs all motorists on average $12,500 to $23,800.

Meantime, the community rallied when officials said they couldn’t get a warming shelter open for a shortage of volunteers. The shelter opened Tuesday night at the Malheur County Fairgrounds for overnight care of unhoused folks. Temperatures were hovering around 0 degrees overnight, posing a significant risk to those living outdoors.

Here’s recent reporting for our team and other colleagues in Oregon.

–Les Zaitz, editor and publisher

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Weather warning issued as Ontario braces for a half a foot of snow, windy conditions
Whiteout conditions could develop in areas of Malheur County as a winter storm rolls in Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Up to 6 inches of snow is forecast…
13 Feb 2025
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Weather warning issued as Ontario braces for a half a foot of snow, windy conditions
Whiteout conditions could develop in areas of Malheur County as a winter storm rolls in Thursday, according to the National Weather Service. Up to 6 inches of snow is forecast…
13 Feb 2025
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TRUCK STOP: I-84 closures prompt new effort to get trucks to chain up
Oregon transportation and police agencies are trying new tactics to urge truck drivers to chain up, as wrecks and slide-offs continue to force closures on Interstate 84, a key transit…
13 Feb 2025
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TRUCK STOP: I-84 closures prompt new effort to get trucks to chain up
Oregon transportation and police agencies are trying new tactics to urge truck drivers to chain up, as wrecks and slide-offs continue to force closures on Interstate 84, a key transit…
13 Feb 2025
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Coming Up: Basque event, history talk on calendar in Ontario, Vale
Put on your dancing shoes for events coming up in Malheur County, learn about local history at a meeting in Vale, or mark your calendar for a touch of Scottish…
12 Feb 2025
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Coming Up: Basque event, history talk on calendar in Ontario, Vale
Put on your dancing shoes for events coming up in Malheur County, learn about local history at a meeting in Vale, or mark your calendar for a touch of Scottish…
12 Feb 2025
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Cops revive man attempting to evade arrest
Ontario Police Chief Jason Cooper said a Saturday, Feb. 8 manhunt “quickly shifted to a lifesaving effort” when the man they were attempting to arrest jumped into the Snake River…
12 Feb 2025
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Cops revive man attempting to evade arrest
Ontario Police Chief Jason Cooper said a Saturday, Feb. 8 manhunt “quickly shifted to a lifesaving effort” when the man they were attempting to arrest jumped into the Snake River…
12 Feb 2025
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More volunteers needed as Malheur County orchestrates opening of warming shelter
Malheur County officials plan to open an overnight warming shelter starting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Volunteers are still needed to operate the center at the Malheur County Fairgrounds.
11 Feb 2025
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More volunteers needed as Malheur County orchestrates opening of warming shelter
Malheur County officials plan to open an overnight warming shelter starting Tuesday at 7 p.m. Volunteers are still needed to operate the center at the Malheur County Fairgrounds.
11 Feb 2025
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Volunteer shortage means no warming shelter as bitterly cold weather hits Malheur County
As temperatures plummet in the region, a shortage of volunteers is leaving Malheur County without an overnight shelter for those struggling with homelessness.
10 Feb 2025
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Volunteer shortage means no warming shelter as bitterly cold weather hits Malheur County
As temperatures plummet in the region, a shortage of volunteers is leaving Malheur County without an overnight shelter for those struggling with homelessness.
10 Feb 2025
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Malheur County wants to buy old Vale City Hall but no plan in place for its use
FOR SALE: The city of Vale wants to sell its old, empty city hall and a nearby fire hall. Malheur County officials are offering to pick up the real estate.
12 Feb 2025
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Malheur County wants to buy old Vale City Hall but no plan in place for its use
FOR SALE: The city of Vale wants to sell its old, empty city hall and a nearby fire hall. Malheur County officials are offering to pick up the real estate.
12 Feb 2025
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Want to be a public servant? Vale City Council recruiting for an open seat
Vale residents can apply for appointment to a seat on the Vale City Council. Applicants have to be registered voters and residents of the city for the past 12 months
11 Feb 2025
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Want to be a public servant? Vale City Council recruiting for an open seat
Vale residents can apply for appointment to a seat on the Vale City Council. Applicants have to be registered voters and residents of the city for the past 12 months
11 Feb 2025
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Author, artist Day will speak to historical society in Vale
The Malheur Country Historical Society will hear about “The Intrique of Malheur” from author and artist David R. Day on Feb. 13 in Vale.
6 Feb 2025
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Author, artist Day will speak to historical society in Vale
The Malheur Country Historical Society will hear about “The Intrique of Malheur” from author and artist David R. Day on Feb. 13 in Vale.
6 Feb 2025
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New hotline sets up in Malheur County to help trafficking victims
Victims of labor or sex trafficking in Malheur County now have a local hotline to call for help. The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization can provide a variety of services.
7 Feb 2025
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New hotline sets up in Malheur County to help trafficking victims
Victims of labor or sex trafficking in Malheur County now have a local hotline to call for help. The Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization can provide a variety of services.
7 Feb 2025
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PHOTOS: Vale girls basketball continues to dominate
The Vale girls basketball team won its 15th straight game on Saturday, Feb. 8, beating Umatilla 63-17 as the regular season winds down.
10 Feb 2025
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PHOTOS: Vale girls basketball continues to dominate
The Vale girls basketball team won its 15th straight game on Saturday, Feb. 8, beating Umatilla 63-17 as the regular season winds down.
10 Feb 2025
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
10 Feb 2025
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
10 Feb 2025
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Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of February 12, 2025
Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of February 12, 2025
12 Feb 2025
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Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of February 12, 2025
Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of February 12, 2025
12 Feb 2025

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