Malheur County Courthouse. (The Enterprise/file) VALE – More than 100 county employees, including some elected officials, got extra pay last month, a one-time boost for working onsite during the pandemic. Lorinda DuBois, county administrator, said that 151 employees shared in a total payout of $316,206. The Malheur County Court in[Read More…]

The rustic outhouse and pleasant park in Brogan are a welcome break for highway travelers, but community volunteers say they can’t afford the upkeep anymore. (The Enterprise/LES ZAITZ) BROGAN – The emergency in this rural community might not be apparent but it is very real to volunteers now turning to[Read More…]

Malheur County workers who have been automatically getting unemployment benefits soon will have to show they are actively looking for work to continue getting the assistance. The change goes into effect the week of July 25 as the state returns to pre-pandemic requirements. The Oregon Employment Department also announced the[Read More…]

The Malheur County Court recently heard from the chief executive officer of a Utah firm that wants to build a power generating facility near the Owyhee Reservoir. (Rachel Parsons/The Enterprise). VALE – A Utah company is considering construction of a new dam above Owyhee Reservoir as part of a $1.2[Read More…]

Melissa Gonzalez, a family coach for the Department of Human Services in Ontario, travels throughout county schools to help connect students and their families with resources. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) ONTARIO – It’s a chilly Wednesday morning and Melissa Gonzalez stands outside May Roberts Elementary School, hands in pockets, as she[Read More…]

Christine Strauchon (right), a volunteer at the Vale Food Pantry, helps clients choose food items on a recent Thursday. (The Enterprise/Yadira Lopez) VALE – The Vale Food Pantry is seeing more community members than usual, and it’s not just due to the holiday season. “It’s definitely gone up and stayed[Read More…]

ONTARIO – Thanksgiving is here and with it are all the usual truisms that mark one of the nation’s most popular holidays. Turkey, sweet potatoes and green beans are just three of the staples that grace the Thanksgiving table but there is also another fact that many may not realize:[Read More…]

JORDAN VALLEY – A state grant will boost efforts to battle weeds in the southern part of Malheur County. The Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board granted $143,454 to the Owyhee Watershed Council for weed eradication work near Jordan Valley. Invasive weed species threaten critical sage grouse habitat in the area. The[Read More…]

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden announced at an April town hall meeting in Ontario that he wanted to work with a coalition of ranchers and conservationists to settle a long-standing dispute over the Owyhee Canyonlands. (Enterprise/File photo.) VALE — A move spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden to create a new[Read More…]