A coalition funded by prominent Oregonians, including retired Nike co-founder Phil Knight, plans to ask Oregon voters in 2024 to roll back some of Measure 110, the voter-passed law that decriminalized the use of hard drugs. The group, the Coalition to Fix and Improve Ballot Measure 110, announced Monday it[Read More…]
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Vale uses third quarter drive to edge Baker 8-7 in a non-league prep football contest
Vale quarterback Colten Stepleton hooked up with Skyler Cade on a third-quarter touchdown to help lift the Viking over Baker, 8-7, in a non-league high school football game, Friday, Sept. 15.
Adrian football dominates in homecoming game and league opener
The Adrian Antelopes defeated Cove 66-22 Friday, Sept. 15 in the squad’s homecoming game and league opener.
Pioneer Place to again ask county for help as repair costs mount
For at least the ninth time, Pioneer Place officials will go before the Malheur County Court, Wednesday, Sept. 20, to ask for bailout funds.
Oregon’s gun control law faces hearings in Harney County court
A lawsuit brought by two gun owners in Harney County seeks to overturn Measure 114’s ban of large-capacity magazines and required permit and safety training
Lady Viks’ roll past Nyssa in league action but drop match to The Dalles at Sisters tourney
Vale defeated Nyssa Thursday, Sept. 14, in Eastern Oregon League action. Meanwhile both teams faced tough tournament action over the weekend.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Volunteers needed for cleanup of historic bank building in Vale
The Malheur Country Historical Society has put out a call for volunteers to help clear debris from the old First Bank of Vale. Signups are encouraged so the group can order gloves, masks and other protective gear.
Nyssa News: Volunteers stitch up blankets to comfort others
Project Linus is all about stitchery for a good cause. Meet the local chapter volunteers in columnist Susan Barton’s Nyssa News.
Nyssa moves ahead on new public works building project
Nyssa will spend $995,000 to build a new public works structure. The new public works headquarters will replace an aging structure damaged by years of use and an earthquake.