Malheur County Sheriff Travis Johnson was the victim of theft recently as 98 brass sprinkler heads were stolen from a field he leases. Johnson said his office is investigating other thefts involving sprinkler heads.
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Malheur Enterprise wins national award for fighting secrecy over rail reload center
A national journalism organization cites Malheur Enterprise for its work reporting on the struggling rail reload project in Nyssa. The award is one of the top professional honors in the U.S. for news organizations.
Vale American Legion officials honor World War II veteran
Members of Vale American Legion Post No. 96 recently honored a World War II veteran to commemorate his 50-year membership in the patriotic organization of U.S. war veterans. Legion officials presented a plaque to Jack Dunn at his home in Eagle, Idaho, on Saturday, April 13. Dunn served as a[Read More…]
Vale High School mourns loss of junior killed in collision
A Vale High School junior died and his younger sister injured in a collision west of Vale on Tuesday, April 23. The crash occurred when another driver attempted to pass a truck, Oregon State Police reported.
Nyssa News: Greenhouse relocates to Nyssa in time for garden season
A greenhouse opens on Thunderegg Boulevard, and the fiddlers are coming to town. Correspondent Susan Barton has the details.
Local youth dies in Vines Hill crash
The Oregon State Police are investigating a fatal, two-vehicle crash that occurred on U.S. Highway 20 near Vines Hill, Tuesday, April 23.
Thunderegg Coffee marks anniversary, continues to innovate its food menu
The Thunderegg Coffee Company in Nyssa recently celebrated 15 years in business and owner Chris Haun attributes that success to hard work and innovation.
Water at Extension complex deemed safe
Officials at the OSU Extension Office for Malheur County had high levels of nitrates and arsenic treated from a newly dug well.
Vale Alumni Association announces hall inductees
A former sheriff, a local business owner and a well-known family were nominated to the Vale Hall of Fame.
Ontario woman is sentenced to prison as part of federal meth trafficking investigation
In a federal crackdown on drug trafficking into the Treasure Valley, three area traffickers were sentenced to prison for their role in methamphetamine sales.