MALHEUR COUNTY SCHOOLS Apr. 21
Draper quits Ontario School Board ahead of censure vote; Evans also censured
The Ontario School Board Tuesday night condemned the conduct of board members Derrick Draper and Eric Evans. The board refused to release the evidence of that conduct, instead discussing investigative findings in a session closed to the public.
MALHEUR COUNTY SCHOOLS Apr. 20
Petition seeks to force out Ontario High School principal
The turmoil in the Ontario School District continues with a local teacher hosting a petition calling for a change in leadership at Ontario High School. The tenure of Principal Jodi Elizondo is being questioned.
MALHEUR COUNTY COMMUNITY Apr. 16
Longtime Malheur County water manager heading to retirement
For two decades Jay Chamberlin stood at the helm of the Owyhee Irrigation District and now, as he sets his sights on stepping away next year, he reflects on what he believes was a noble career.
COVID IN MALHEUR COUNTY Apr. 15
Mobile vaccine clinic opens Friday for 8-day run at Malheur County Fairgrounds.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency clinic will be open every day until Friday, April 23. Meanwhile, there is still time today to visit Four Rivers Cultural Center to participate in a vaccine clinic.
WATCHDOG Apr. 15
WATCHDOG: Farmland picked for rail center needs $6 million in soil, gravel, rock and work to make buildable
Old irrigation canals and wetlands on the proposed site of the Treasure Valley Reload Center will cost the project $6 million to fill in, a cost not clearly identified in early budgets.
