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Ontario woman’s dream for family, career cut short by deadly encounter
Daniela Perez was home alone when a drug addict entered her Ontario home and confronted Perez. Her murder shook the community and police say the murderer a day later tok…
Ontario woman’s dream for family, career cut short by deadly encounter
Daniela Perez was home alone when a drug addict entered her Ontario home and confronted Perez. Her murder shook the community and police say the murderer a day later tok…
PHOTOS: Bidders get everything from hay bales to baked goods at Vale FFA auction
With a practiced patter laced with humor, auction Sam Baker draws out bids in the annual Vale FFA Foundation auction. The event was Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.,
PHOTOS: Bidders get everything from hay bales to baked goods at Vale FFA auction
With a practiced patter laced with humor, auction Sam Baker draws out bids in the annual Vale FFA Foundation auction. The event was Saturday, Oct. 14, 2023.,
Principal homes in on early success for kids as he takes charge at Nyssa Elementary
Ensuring every kid reads proficiently is incumbent on educators, according to Shane Pratt, who took the reins as principal at Nyssa Elementary School this year.
Principal homes in on early success for kids as he takes charge at Nyssa Elementary
Ensuring every kid reads proficiently is incumbent on educators, according to Shane Pratt, who took the reins as principal at Nyssa Elementary School this year.
Coming up: Politics, history, music top Malheur County events
State legislators Lynn Findley and Mark Owens will speak in Jordan Valley next week, and tickets are on sale for a talk by Rick Steber on Nov. 9. Check out…
Coming up: Politics, history, music top Malheur County events
State legislators Lynn Findley and Mark Owens will speak in Jordan Valley next week, and tickets are on sale for a talk by Rick Steber on Nov. 9. Check out…
Country-folk crooner set to play Ontario venue
An influential northwest singer, songwriter and trumpeter will wrap up his fall tour Friday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Frosty Badger in Ontario.
Country-folk crooner set to play Ontario venue
An influential northwest singer, songwriter and trumpeter will wrap up his fall tour Friday, Oct. 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Frosty Badger in Ontario.
Idaho Methodist church takes over Origins property but meal service suspended
The New Hope Kitchen at Origins Faith Community Church is now closed. The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church took over the Origins operations and plans to restore some…
Idaho Methodist church takes over Origins property but meal service suspended
The New Hope Kitchen at Origins Faith Community Church is now closed. The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the United Methodist Church took over the Origins operations and plans to restore some…
Local school officials promote trades, but say homebuilding’s not a good fit
County leaders say that a construction class designed to curb the area’s housing shortage by allowing students to work alongside contractors and gain on-the-job experience like the one created by…
Local school officials promote trades, but say homebuilding’s not a good fit
County leaders say that a construction class designed to curb the area’s housing shortage by allowing students to work alongside contractors and gain on-the-job experience like the one created by…
Fry Foods gets funds to add line, workers
Fry Foods will add a sixth line to its food processing facility north of Ontario by the end of the year, as the national supplier of battered and breaded appetizers…
Fry Foods gets funds to add line, workers
Fry Foods will add a sixth line to its food processing facility north of Ontario by the end of the year, as the national supplier of battered and breaded appetizers…
Annual Vale alumni hall of fame banquet slated
The Vale High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame banquet is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, at Four Rivers Cultural Center.
Annual Vale alumni hall of fame banquet slated
The Vale High School Alumni Association Hall of Fame banquet is set for Saturday, Oct. 21, at Four Rivers Cultural Center.
Nyssa’s Luke Cleaver to be inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame
After leading Nyssa to nine state wrestling championships and 18 top-four finishes during his 20 years at the helm, Luke Cleaver, former wrestling coach at Nyssa High School, will be…
Nyssa’s Luke Cleaver to be inducted into the Wrestling Hall of Fame
After leading Nyssa to nine state wrestling championships and 18 top-four finishes during his 20 years at the helm, Luke Cleaver, former wrestling coach at Nyssa High School, will be…
Adrian volleyball squad ends regular season with win over Huntington
Adrian’s high school volleyball team finished the season with a 5-1 mark and now will move onto the High Desert League district tournament in Crane, Oct. 21.
Adrian volleyball squad ends regular season with win over Huntington
Adrian’s high school volleyball team finished the season with a 5-1 mark and now will move onto the High Desert League district tournament in Crane, Oct. 21.
Four Rivers and Nyssa girls soccer pick up wins at home Saturday
The Four Rivers and Nyssa girls soccer teams both picked up wins at home Saturday, Oct. 14 as the regular season winds down.
Four Rivers and Nyssa girls soccer pick up wins at home Saturday
The Four Rivers and Nyssa girls soccer teams both picked up wins at home Saturday, Oct. 14 as the regular season winds down.
Vale and Nyssa record gridiron wins while Adrian, Ontario drop prep games
ADRIAN – Two local high school football teams emerged from the weekend with victories while two others did not. Vale and Nyssa both notched wins in Eastern Oregon League action…
Vale and Nyssa record gridiron wins while Adrian, Ontario drop prep games
ADRIAN – Two local high school football teams emerged from the weekend with victories while two others did not. Vale and Nyssa both notched wins in Eastern Oregon League action…
Oregon lawmakers prep to tackle drug addiction in 2024 session
A new committee will meet this week for the first time as Oregon lawmakers start to look for solutions to the state’s drug addiction crisis.
Oregon lawmakers prep to tackle drug addiction in 2024 session
A new committee will meet this week for the first time as Oregon lawmakers start to look for solutions to the state’s drug addiction crisis.
Kotek appoints longtime Oregon Department of Ag deputy to lead agency
Lisa Charpilloz Hanson, who spent nearly 16 years as deputy director of the state agriculture agency, has been appointed to the post.
Kotek appoints longtime Oregon Department of Ag deputy to lead agency
Lisa Charpilloz Hanson, who spent nearly 16 years as deputy director of the state agriculture agency, has been appointed to the post.

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