Jessica Bates of Vale sued the state in April after her objection to a gender-affirming rule prompted the Oregon Department of Human Services to block her from adopting two children. The federal court in Portland heard arguments in the case Aug. 16.
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TVCC eyes joint effort to bolster child care options in community
Treasure Valley Community College and a local nonprofit daycare provider are in early talks to of creating an education lab that would both train new daycare workers while providing additional child care for the community.
Nyssa animal shelter to host dog adoption
A Nyssa animal shelter will host a dog adoption Saturday, Aug. 19, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Farm bill timeline in flux as messy September nears for Congress
The 2018 farm bill expires at the end of September, and Congress faces challenges to get a new version approved to continue food aid and farm programs.
Local company sees future of housing in 3D construction
A local entrepreneur says a mandate from the state to build more homes to address Oregon’s housing shortage and homelessness crisis, coupled with a challenging labor market to find construction workers, underscores the need for automation and 3D printing to build more homes.
New solar farm project could translate into savings for city of Ontario
A new, 20-acre, $8.5 million solar project just north of Ontario could mean power cost savings for the city of Ontario.
Ontario shelter overrun by cats, seeks foster homes and more volunteers
The Ontario Feral Cat Project is struggling with an increasing number of cats that require a home. The project’s Ontario shelter is running out of space, causing volunteers to take some cats home. But the numbers keep increasing even as resources stay limited. “We currently have cages stacked on top[Read More…]
Fry Foods to add up to 100 new jobs with new fryer line
Fry Foods is set to add another fryer line to its Ontario food processing plant by the end of the year. The $6 million long-term project was made possible partly with a grant from Business Oregon, the state’s economic development office, and will add up to 100 new employees at the plant.
Town hall session at Vale Senior Center aimed to gather input on Pioneer Place’s financial woes
Officials who oversee Vale’s Pioneer Place, a skilled nursing, assisted living and rehabilitation center, hope the public show up in force Wednesday, Aug. 16 to help them find answers to the facility’s financial problems.
Kiwanis to fire up the grill for local youth
The Kiwanis Club’s annual Chicken Barbecue fundraiser kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 17 to benefit local youth programs.