A year after the Malheur County Economic Development director position was vacated county officials say they are almost ready to begin interviews with eight applicants.
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One more day of heavy rain possible for Malheur County; new flood watch issued
Thunderstorms and possibly heavy rain remain in forecast for Malheur County on Tuesday, Aug. 22. Flash flooding could occur, the Natoinal Weather Service says.
Malheur County suspects charged in drug case tied to Mexican cartels
Four people from Malheur County were indicted as part of a large scale illegal drug investigation in southern Idaho and Malheur County. Idaho U.S. Attorney Josh Hurwit announced the results of the investigation Monday, Aug. 21.
UPDATED: Flooding reported in Ontario, Nyssa as storm remnant dumps heavy rain
STORM UPDATE: Possibly record-setting rain will hit Malheur County through Monday. Officials are urging people to avoid driving over flood roads and to be alert for debris flows.
UPDATED: Heavy rain, possible flooding expected in Malheur County
STORMY WEATHER: The National Weather Service expects two weather systems, including what’s left of Hurricane Hilary, to produce record rainfall in Malheur County through Tuesday. Here’s the latest. This post will be updated through the day Sunday as conditions warrant.
NOTE: This coverage is being provided free as a community service of the Enterprise.
Stay alert, Malheur County – remnants of hurricane could pummel the area
FLOOD WATCH ISSUED – The National Weather Service is warning that flash flooding may be possible in Malheur County as the area endures two days of heavy rain. The Enterprise news team will be on duty all weekend to monitor developments and share notices.
Lifeways’opening new youth treatment center in Ontario
Lifeways’ addiction treatment center in Ontario is set to open a new youth center to treat young people separately for drug abuse and mental illness Thursday, Aug. 24 at 1257 S.W. 4th Ave in Ontario.
Crowd packs Pioneer Place session, hears of ideas to save operation from closure
VALE – Nearly 200 people crowded into the Vale Senior Center on a blistering hot night Wednesday, Aug. 16, to help find a way to avoid closure of Pioneer Place, a local skilled nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation center. In an often-emotional session moderated by Malheur Enterprise Publisher Les Zaitz,[Read More…]
Ontario food bank gets big funding boost for new truck
Thanks to U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, the Ontario Food Bank will receive more than $60,000 to buy a new truck to help it deliver food across the region.
Ontario grad brings Olympic skills to track clinic
ONTARIO – An Olympic Trials finalist from Ontario put on a clinic Friday, Aug. 11, at Ontario High School for area athletes who want to become faster. Joe Delgado, an Ontario High School graduate and former Division 1 athlete, met with over 30 athletes from various sports to teach them[Read More…]