ONTARIO – From the top of the Freak Out carnival ride, the Desert Sage Event Center and Malheur County Fairgrounds stretches out underfoot. As the quick descent on the ride begins, the smiling faces of those waiting in line for their turn are evident below. The 113th Malheur County Fair[Read More…]
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State forester rescinds wildfire risk map in response to outcry
On Thursday afternoon, just five weeks after publishing a wildfire risk map, the state Forestry Department axed it. That move follows a chorus of complaints from Republican state lawmakers and residents in southern and eastern Oregon who said the roll out of the map was clumsily handled and led to[Read More…]
Health Department hosts open house
ONTARIO – The Malheur County Health Department hosted an open house on Wednesday, July 27, to provide area residents a chance to meet its team and promote the “Health is Wealth” program. Health is Wealth participants can receive a $100 gift card after scheduling and completing 10 short educational sessions[Read More…]
Rescue Act funds new renovations at Malheur County Jail
VALE – The Malheur County Jail has come far from the original two-cell jailhouse built in 1887. The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office is using $229,096 in federal funding to modernize the current jail. The funding is part of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and will be used for[Read More…]
Publications from local governments, private parties
TRUSTEE’S NOTICE OF SALE TS NO.: 22-62934 Reference is made to that certain Deed of Trust (hereinafter referred as the Trust Deed) made by JERRY BAKER as Grantor to AMERITITLE, as trustee, in favor of Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. (“MERS”), as designated nominee for PACIFIC RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE, A LIMITED[Read More…]
They’re hiring- local job openings
Burnt River School is hiring a Dorm Host for the Parents Boys’ Dorm. Pay dependent upon experience, low rent teacher housing available.For more information contact the school district office 541-446-3336 Vale School District #84 is inviting qualified individuals to apply for the Vale School District Business Manager position. The Business[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Lynn Michaelle Termine
Lynn Michaelle Termine Sept. 4, 1946 – July 12, 2022 Lynn Michaelle Termine, born on Sept. 4, 1946, in Pomona, California, to Joseph and Bonnie Termine, passed away July 12 in Vale, Oregon. Lynn had five children: Maria, Joe, Lorena, Kristopher, and Daniel. Lynn enjoyed the outdoors with her children[Read More…]
PHOTO GALLERY: Move-in day at Malheur County Fairgrounds
Cables were carried, rides bolted, and lemons squeezed on move-in day at the Malheur County Fairgrounds. Just before the start of the week-long fair on Tuesday, Aug. 2, workers, vendors, and contest entrants flocked to the Desert Sage Event Center in Ontario to set the stage on Monday. A last-minute[Read More…]
Juntura duo compete at Washington rodeo
LONG BEACH, WASHINGTON – Nick Joyce claimed second place overall in the Saddle Bronc competition at the 75th Annual Long Beach Rodeo last weekend. Martin Joyce also competed in the saddle bronc event during the rodeo but was sidelined by an finger injury. Both the Joyce’s are from Juntura. Nick[Read More…]
Ketterling ready for new role as Adrian School District superintendent
ADRIAN – Nick Ketterling’s life-changing insight arrived out of the blue at a unique venue.The son and grandson of educators, Ketterling said he wasn’t interested in becoming a teacher as a young man.“I had other aspirations,” he said.Ketterling, who recently became the Adrian School District superintendent, said his interest rested[Read More…]