The White Horse Inn in McDermitt was once a wild place. The Oregon-Nevada border runs right through the building. (Photo courtesy of Nancy Gregg) McDERMITT – Like the mines that once filled this border town with men and money, the historic White Horse Inn, has been closed since the late[Read More…]
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All’s fair at the fair
Ontario — The Malheur County Fairgrounds overflows with fun, livestock and carnival rides, offering a parade of fun despite the extreme heat. Shaded benches and misty table areas throughout the fairgrounds offered a reprieve from the midday sun Wednesday. Meanwhile, the parade of delights linking food vendors, arts and craft[Read More…]
PHOTOS: A flyover of the Dentinger Feed & Seed fire
On the afternoon of Saturday, July 28, the Dentinger Feed & Seed granary in downtown Vale went up in flames. Reporter Carolyn Agrimis of the Enterprise got aerial shots as the fire wound down. Flight services were provided by pilot Bob Bement.
Rail planners juggle ideas, expectations
Officials and residents offer suggestions for the the rail reload facility project at the Nyssa City Council chambers. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) NYSSA – For the past nine months, Greg Smith has not wavered from the mantra that one of the biggest challenges for a new multimillion-dollar rail reload facility is[Read More…]
Dentinger fire ruled as an accident
The aftermath of the fire that scorched the granary at Dentinger Feed and Seed. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell) Vale — The fire that blazed through the Dentinger Feed and Seed granary Saturday was accidental, said Casey Kump, deputy state fire marshal. “We interviewed witnesses, the business owners, firefighters, and watched multiple[Read More…]
This STEM stands for success
Barbara Brody (left) and Nickie Shira are part of a STEM programming team that was recently recognized for national awards by the 4-H. (The Enterprise/Carolyn Agrimis) ONTARIO – Barbara Brody is tearing up, but don’t worry – these are happy tears. It’s just after 1 p.m. on a Friday afternoon[Read More…]
The latest obituaries and death notices for Malheur County
Kimi Michelle Seals March 2, 1983 ~ July 26, 2018 Kimi Michelle Seals, 35, of Fruitland, Idaho, passed away early Thursday morning, July 26, at home with her family, afier a 15-month battle with cancer. Kimi was born March 2, 1983 in Caldwell, Idaho, the daughter of Vern and Joni[Read More…]
Dentingers look to rebuild, keep serving community
Mike (left) and Matt Dentinger chat in Dentingers on Monday afternoon. (The Enterprise/Max Egener) VALE – Rick Dentinger was busy on the phone Monday, making plans to take care of customers and rebuild from the weekend fire that destroyed the family’s granary. He used the family’s hardware store as his[Read More…]
Nyssa council has vacancy to fill
NYSSA – Nyssa is looking for a new city councilor with last week’s resignation of Buddy Mendive, who said he is moving to Fruitvale, Idaho with his family. Mendive’s term runs to the end of this year. While he would like to have continued, he said, “I’ve just got too[Read More…]
They’re hiring – local job openings
The Malheur Enterprise is seeking an enthusiastic, efficient person to join our team as business manager. The job starts at 16 hours a week, flex over 3 to 4 days a week, at $12 an hour. The employee will post expenses and revenue, produce monthly billing statements, track ARs, communicate[Read More…]