The Voice of Malheur County
Uncategorized U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, R-Oregon, on Tuesday joined a growing chorus of American leaders renewing their condemnation of Russia’s interference in the 2016 presidential election. Walden’s comment came after President Donald Trump on Monday said he accepted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s denial of interceding in the U.S. election. According to[Read More…]
Uncategorized Vale High School student Josh Andersen during graduation. (Malheur Enterprise / Jayme Fraser) Josh Andersen has seen firsthand that hard work pays off. Recently, the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute awarded a $40,000 college scholarship to the Ontario teen who graduated in May from Vale High School. Andersen was[Read More…]
A helicopter drops water on the edge of the Curry Canyon fire Saturday night. (Jayme Fraser / Malheur Enterprise) JUNTURA — A human-caused fire that broke out less than two miles northeast of Juntura on Saturday afternoon is under control. Crews from the Vale District Bureau of Land Management and[Read More…]
Lisa Olson of New Plymouth has been racing since 2002. On Thursday, she revved her engine at the drag strip as she waited for the green light. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon) NYSSA — The annual Thunderegg Days Festival kicked off on Thursday with rock hounding tours in the morning and[Read More…]
A firefighter extinguishes a line of fire near the Malheur Butte on July 4. The cause of the blaze has not been determined. (Malheur Enterprise / Kristine de Leon) VALE – Officials are still investigating the cause of the rangeland fire that burned 184 acres north of Malheur Butte adjacent[Read More…]
A young rider grips tight as she starts her mutton bustin’ run at the Vale Fourth of July Rodeo on Saturday. (Malheur Enterprise / Max Egener) VALE – The 104th Vale Fourth of July Rodeo was nothing short of spectacular. The four-night event kicked off with the Fourth of July[Read More…]
Uncategorized The Facebook post from Congressman Greg Walden caught my attention because he was in the neighborhood. “Thanks to the farmers, ranchers and community leaders who joined me for a conversation on trade, the farm bill and other issues impacting those who grow our food,” the Hood River Congressman said, posting[Read More…]
Uncategorized Not many people are experts in foreign trade policy, but what’s happening now with tariffs reaches into every home and business in Malheur County. Likely, life is about to get more costly for everyone because of federal government decisions. President Trump campaigned to bolster American manufacturing and bring home jobs[Read More…]
Uncategorized The city of Ontario moved transfer several assets, including the defunct pool, to a new regional recreation district if voters approve its creation. (Malheur Enterprise photo / Jayme Fraser) ONTARIO – The Ontario City Council Monday agreed to throw its support behind a new regional recreation district, turning over key[Read More…]
Kawa Taiko, a traditional Japanese drumming group, performed at the recent Global Village Festival in Ontario. (Malheur Enterprise / Jayme Fraser) ONTARIO – There is one big change coming for the annual Obon celebration this year. The event, a prominent fixture of the Ontario community, is usually held outdoors but[Read More…]
