A local youth jumps into the Vale pool last summer. The pool will open this weekend. (Kezia Setyawan/The Enterprise) VALE – The Vale Swimming Pool will open for the summer Saturday, May 29. The pool will be open Monday through Saturday. During the week, the pool offers lap swim from[Read More…]
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Time to get those running shoes on: The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge Half Marathon is back
The annual Owyhee Off-Road Challenge Half Marathon will kick off this weekend in Adrian. (The Enterprise/File). ADRIAN – The Owyhee Off-Road Challenge Half Marathon is back and the registration deadline is Tuesday, March 23. The popular event kicks off Saturday, March 27, beginning at 10 a.m. in Adrian. Runners and[Read More…]
Transportation department gears up for sidewalk, curb renovation project in Malheur County
Oregon Transportation Department contractors work on a sidewalk upgrade in Enterprise in 2020. Crews will begin a similar effort in Vale beginning next week. (Photo courtesy of the state Transportation Department). VALE – The state Transportation Department will start a project next week in Vale to install new sidewalk curb[Read More…]
New Ontario hospital president sets her sights on creating inclusive culture and community outreach
Dina Ellwanger said she is looking forward to being more involved with the community as the new president and chief nursing officer at Saint Alphonsus Medical Center Ontario. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – Dina Ellwanger always wanted to be in charge of a major medical facility. So, when she was[Read More…]
Covid restrictions prevent annual Christmas party for foster children in Malheur County but local residents can still help
Area residents can help out more than 250 local foster children receive a Christmas gift this year by participating in a wish list program sponsored by the Oregon Department of Human Services and the Malheur County Foster and Adoptive Parents Association. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – At Christmastime in recent[Read More…]
Local onion executive steps down from top state post
Grant Kitamura, general manager and part owner of the onion packing firm Baker & Murakami Produce Co., recently stepped down from his post on the Oregon Board of Agriculture. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARO – Local onion industry executive Grant Kitamura is stepping down from the state’s top agriculture board as he[Read More…]
Christmas light show ready to roll at Four Rivers Cultural Center
Four Rivers Cultural Center Maintenance Manager Martin Mendoza was hard at work Friday, Dec. 4, getting lights ready for the center’s Christmas light show. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – The Christmas Spirit & Light Show sponsored by Four Rivers Cultural Center opens tonight at 5:30 p.m. and runs until 11[Read More…]
Holiday bazaar slated at the Malheur County fairgrounds
The annual holiday bazaar at the fairgrounds in Ontario will open this weekend. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – Get out your Christmas list for it’s time for one of the largest holiday bazaars in the area. The annual holiday bazaar at the Malheur County Fairgrounds begins its two-weekend run Friday and[Read More…]
New program aims to boost local businesess during holidays – you can help
The Treasure Valley Community College’s Small Business Development Center is spearheading a new program to promote shopping at local businesses. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – The Treasure Valley Community College Small Business Development Center, area chambers of commerce and local businesses are crafting a unique plan to jumpstart holiday shopping across[Read More…]
Festival of Trees virtual event kicks off Friday
The annual Festival of Trees celebration will be online this year and interested individuals can check out the organization’s Facebook page beginning Friday morning for trees and wreaths. (The Enterprise/Pat Caldwell). ONTARIO – Malheur County residents can help out two local organizations when the annual Festival of Trees event kicks[Read More…]