Total property tax collections increased by nearly 10% from 2022, underscoring new property coming onto the tax rolls in Malheur County. More construction of new manufactured homes and subdivisions means more properties share the tax load, thus reducing the overall tax bill for others.
Tag: LOCAL GOVERNMENT
TVCC board approves $2.3 million for nursing center
Two Treasure Valley College board members expressed concern over borrowing more than $2 million from the college’s special reserve funds.
BLM to take comments on rock pit
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management is seeking the public’s input on expanding a rock pit by nearly 18 acres and developing six other pits to store materials the agency plans to use to repair about 150 miles of road.
Malheur County schools fare better than state in regular school attendance rates
Malheur County schools are mostly ahead of the state on attendance and on-track to graduate rates, logging increases from a year ago, according to new data released by the Department of Education.
TVCC Foundation gears up for scholarship gala
ONTARIO – Nearly 200 Treasure Valley Community College students should be hoping the school foundation’s annual fundraising auction is a success this year. Those students rely on scholarships from the money raised at the TVCC Foundation’s biggest event of the year. The annual gala will be Friday, Nov. 3, at[Read More…]
Malheur County names board to advance new rural housing opportunities
After a two-year wait, those looking to put a home on farmland will be able to apply to have the property rezoned.
Uncategorized BLM project will fix boat ramp, upgrade picnic area at popular Rome recreation site
ROME – The U.S. Bureau of Land Management plans a major renovation of its Rome recreation site in southern Malheur County along the Owyhee River in the coming month. The work is scheduled to begin June 13 and be complete by July 4. “The Rome recreation site and boat ramp[Read More…]
Uncategorized Vale officials dust off water rationing plans – just in case
Vale City Manager Todd Fuller shows one of the monitoring displays at a water well facility on the city’s north side last week. Fuller said city officials are reviewing plans for water rationing as the drought continues to grip the region. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) VALE – There is no shortage[Read More…]
Uncategorized Pioneer Place finances show improvement even as bailout request to the county remains in limbo
The status of a funding request by Pioneer Place to the Malheur County Court remains stalled for now but the nursing home has seen some increase in the number of clients who are using the facility, helping its long-term financial outlook. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). VALE – A request from Pioneer[Read More…]
Uncategorized Rail board calls special Saturday meeting to question engineers over construction matters
Supplies await installation at the Treasure Valley Reload Center north of Nyssa on April 29, 2022. (The Enterprise/LES ZAITZ) UPDATE: 6:30 p.m. FRIDAY – The rail board will address tough questions to engineers about project costs and supplies, according to the list released. UPDATE 4:30 P.M. FRIDAY – The company[Read More…]