Firefighters Tuesday night were tackling a range fire that reportedly started on private property in the Willowcreek area and was pushed east by winds onto federal land. The Vale District of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management reported at about 10 p.m. Tuesday that the…
VALE – Four classes being held at Vale Elementary School have been suspended because four staff and one student have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, according to Alisha McBride, Vale School District superintendent. McBride notified school families by letter on Sunday that the district “has…
UPDATE: This story has been updated with new information from a news conference held on Wednesday, July 22, by Gov. Kate Brown. Malheur County will have to take a step back from its opening along with other counties in the state as coronavirus cases continue…
The semi-truck driver received minor injuries | Oregon State Police A driver who attempted to pass in a no passing zone by the Crooked Creek State Park died Sunday, July 19, according to the Oregon State Police. The crash happened around noon. The driver, who…
A county health care worker screens people for symptoms at Ontario’s Covid testing site on July 1. Anyone who lives or works in Malheur County is eligible for screening and testing. (The Enterprise/Rachel Parsons) SALEM – Malheur County has been put on a state “Watch…
Jolts and Juice continues to serve customers by taking orders outside the coffee shop. Pictured: Barista Kelsi Marvin with customers Corinthia Mitchell, Tyler Wentz, Oscar Tamez and Brent Watkins. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) Gov. Kate Brown is allowing Malheur County to open more of its businesses…
A map provided by the U.S. Weather Service shows the epicenter of the earthquake that struck the interior West on Tuesday, March 31. An earthquake that could be felt throughout the western interior of the United States hit just before 6 p.m. Tuesday. The U.S.…
An earthquake slammed the local area just before 6 p.m. There are no reports of injuries or major damage yet. A strong earthquake – at least 6.3 in magnitude – hit southern Idaho and eastern Oregon just before 6 p.m. Tuesday. The Malheur County Sheriff’s…
Burnt River Farms, a marijuana dispensary in Ontario, was the scene of a murder Sunday afternoon, according to authorities. (File photo/courtesy Burnt River Farms) UPDATE: Ontario Police Chief Steven Romero released new information Sunday evening. ONTARIO – A customer was stabbed to death at the…