Malheur County kids younger than 5 can receive a free, age-appropriate book every month through a partnership between country superstar Dolly Parton and a local nonprofit.
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Nyssa School Board gives high marks to interim superintendent
Nyssa’s interim superintendent has effectively performed on the job, according to the Nyssa School Board in a four-page evaluation of Ryan Hawkins, who stepped in as interim superintendent in late July.
Hometown fans pack Vale High School gym for postseason play
The Vale High School boys and girls basketball posted big wins Saturday, Feb. 17, winning the Eastern Oregon League district championship and will host the next round of the 3A playoff games.
Rail center plan projects no more taxpayer support, big savings for onion industry
While a trimmed-down plan aims to complete the Nyssa rail depot without taxpayer support and save local onion producers millions in shipping costs, the questions surrounding a new partner in the Midwest, freight prices, and cost cuts to the main terminal remain.
Local prep basketball and wrestling teams swing into postseason action
Prep sports state playoff action kicked off last weekend as several local teams clinched postseason playoff games. Meanwhile, three Vale girl wrestlers clinched top honors at a district tournament in Scappoose.
Firefighter benefit dance on tap in Ontario
Ontario Fire and Rescue’s biggest event of the year, the annual benefit dance, is Saturday, March 2, at the Four Rivers Cultural Center.
Oregon Health Authority’s slowness to respond to drug crisis stymies expansion
OREGON NEWS: Providers have “shovel ready” projects, and the Legislature allocated millions last year but the Oregon Health Authority has yet to make any funding decisions
Coming Up: It’s time to dance for firefighters, support kids in Ontario
In coming events in Ontario, you can catch a play at Four Rivers Cultural Center, or dance to benefit firefighters.
Nyssa News: Board looks ahead to 78th rodeo festivities
The Nyssa Nite Rodeo board is looking for volunteers to help with the 2024 event, set for June 14-15.
Vale Food Pantry scrambling to find a new home as city mulls selling old city hall building
The Vale City Council is pondering a move to sell the old city hall building where the Vale Food Pantry is now located. That means the pantry is now looking for a new home.