Want to snuggle with some kittens? The Ontario Feral Cat Project is desperately seeking volunteers to help with cat care. The chores include serving breakfast between 8 and 10 a.m. and dinner between 5 and 6:30 p.m., with times varying according to volunteers’ work schedules. In addition to providing food and[Read More…]
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Local economic group zeroes in on mismatches between Oregon, Idaho
Shawna Peterson, chair of the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board, listens to Dana Young during a recent meeting. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board recently isolated economic priorities for the local area and assigned members to research each one. The board is assessing economic[Read More…]
In Ontario, the good times go global
Children who competed in a sack race received Frisbees and fidget spinners. Treasure Valley families explored the world Saturday, sampling traditional dishes, making crafts, facing off in competitions and watching cultural performers. America’s Global Village Festival, organized by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce, brings international cultures and the area’s own[Read More…]
Publications from local governments, private parties
IRONSIDE RURAL ROAD DISTRICT MEETING The Ironside Rural Road District #5 has regular monthly meetings the second Tuesday of every month at the road shop building starting at 5 p.m. Publish date: June 6,2018 _____________________________________________________________________________ NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN according to ORS 294.250(5), that the Malheur County Court Proceedings and[Read More…]
Mustangs of Jordan Valley draw grants from colleges
Jordan Valley High School recently announced the following scholarships to graduates in the Class of 2018. Jordan Valley High School – $500 – Wade Stanford, Kirk Eiguren. Jim Anderson Memorial – $400 – Kirk Eiguren. Jordan Valley Jr Rodeo – $500 – Kirk Eiguren, Chase Fillmore. Jordan Valley Booster Club[Read More…]
Fugate paces Harper automotive team to top honors
Trevor Fugate recently helped lead the Harper automotive squad to a team triumph at state. The next step for Fugate will be to compete at a national competition later his month. (Submitted photo). HARPER – School’s out but junior Trevor Fugate still has studying to do as he readies for[Read More…]
Surf’s up – and class is outdoors for Nyssa kids
After a day of learning last month, Nyssa brought students to the beach south of Newport to play. Pictured here from left are Jacob Gonzalez, Kira Nulle, Mazy Stringer, Jose DeLeon, Jr., and Mia Gomeza. (Jayme Fraser/ Malheur Enterprise) NEWPORT – Isaiah Garza and other Nyssa fifth graders lined up[Read More…]
Petitioners pursuing marijuana measures for Ontario
ONTARIO — Ontario voters could see two ballot initiatives this fall to legalize marijuana sales in the city. Tori Barnett, Ontario city recorder, confirmed last week that she received proposed ballot measures from an Ontario group and a Washington state man. They submitted language for measures as a step to[Read More…]
Communcation, clear expecations crucial to halting school violence
Good communication between parents, teachers and students is one way to avoid violence at a school according to an Idaho security expert. (For the Enterprise/Jodi Elizondo). VALE – Guy Bliesner spends a lot of time thinking about school safety. A security analyst at the Idaho Office of School Safety, Bliesner[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…]