Bailey Harrison and her market lamb Erwin. Harrison, a junior at Vale High School, has shown market lambs at the Malheur County Fair since the second grade. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) VALE – Last summer was the first time in 11 years that Bailey Harrison didn’t…
Dan Joyce, Malheur County judge, said last week the county will probably not approve funds for a special position to help the area bounce back from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 virus. (The Enterprise/Joe Siess) This story has been updated to reflect the move…
The 75th annual Nyssa Nite Rodeo was cancelled Monday because of the COVID-19 virus. NYSSA – The 2020 Nyssa Nite Rodeo has been canceled. The event, which would celebrate its 75th year in June, was scrubbed because of the COVID-19 virus outbreak and Gov. Kate…
Gov. Kate Brown in her Portland office (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) Freedom from state restrictions proved fleeting as the Oregon Supreme Court on Monday night left intact pandemic-related orders by Gov. Kate Brown. For now, Brown’s limits on business and her “stay home” requirements remain in…
ONTARIO – Fry Foods shut down its Ontario plant late last week as rumors swirled that two employees were sick with COVID-19. The food processing plant at 602 Stanton Boulevard in Ontario closed Thursday night and announced mandatory testing for employees Friday, according to Douglas…
Gov. Kate Brown listens in during a phone call with Vice President Mike Pence and other governors on Monday, April 20. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter) A state judge in Baker County ruled Monday that Gov. Kate Brown’s restrictive orders related to the pandemic were void because…
Masks are cropping up in all prints and styles as the community opens. (The Enterprise/File photo) Those people serving you coffee, stacking apples at the grocer or finding that odd plumbing fixture at the hardware store all will have to be do so behind masks…
Jax Hale, 3, gets ready to spread some hand sanitizer before he gets his haircut at the Plaza Barbershop in Ontario Friday morning. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). Plaza Inn Restaurant owner Jason Jungling was busy Friday morning sanitizing tables, chairs and counters. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). The…
Fiesta Guadalajara was among area restaurants that had been open only for to-go meals and delivery for now. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) Malheur County residents take a step towards normalcy Friday as the state eases restrictions that have darkened some businesses and left people at home…