Amy Wood, Nyssa, was selected by the Malheur County Fair Board to be the manager of the facility Feb. 19.
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Most local races for political office are uncontested
Deadlines for the May 21 primary election are fast approaching and so far there is only one contested race on the ballot.
Ex-board member says 67 times: ‘I don’t recall’
Questioned in a deposition as part of the lawsuit by Nikki Albisu, Ontario School District superintendent, Derrick Draper answered he couldn’t recall or remember 142 times. Asked if he has a temper, Draper replied: “I don’t remember.”
Albisu to get $50,000 to settle lawsuit against Ontario School District
Nikki Albisu, Ontario School District superintendent, has agreed to accept $50,000 plus attorney fees to settle a lawsuit against her employer, ending a long-running battle over her discrimination claims.
‘America’s Got Talent’ finalists Sons of Serendip coming to Four Rivers on Saturday
A classical crossover quartet that impressed judges on “America’s Got Talent” before going on to cutting four chart-topping albums, is set to perform at Four Rivers Cultural Center Saturday, March 9 at 7 p.m.
State approval of new business plan puts reload center project back on track
The state Transportation Department recently approved a new business plan by developers of the Treasure Valley Reload Project, enabling supporters to begin a series of steps to get the beleaguered project off the ground.
Oregon House sends housing bill to governor, approving $369 million
OREGON NEWS: State takes another toward catching up on housing with funding, rules. The Oregon House gave final approval to the legislation and it now goes to Gov. Tina Kotek. No Malheur County projects appear on the list.
Prep hoops: Lady Viks finish third in state
Vale’s girls’ basketball team took third place at the OSAA 3A state tournament over the weekend, while the Jordan Valley and Nyssa girls’ squads concluded their seasons in second place in their respective leagues.
Vale railroad seeks state grant funding to replace section of obsolete track
The Oregon Eastern Railroad seeks more than $600,000 from the state to help it replace about a mile of rail between Vale and EP Minerals. The company will chip in about $450,000 to the project.
Findley joins Senate in passing drug law reforms, sending package to Kotek
AROUND OREGON: The sweeping drug addiction proposal reverses parts of Measure 110, recriminalizing possession of small amounts of drugs and expanding treatment options.