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Councilor to pay for expenditures that were put on city credit card

Ontario, Oregon · Ontario

Councilor to pay for expenditures that were put on city credit card

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HUNTINGTON — Missing receipts, late fees and unauthorized charges on the city of Huntington’s May credit card bill were subjects of discussion at the most recent city City Council meeting in June.See the Story

Serial poacher sentenced to jail time, $22,000 fines in Grant County

Wildfires · Ontario

Serial poacher sentenced to jail time, $22,000 fines in Grant County

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CANYON CITY — A poacher investigated for more than 50 crimes committed in Grant County between 2023 and 2024 was sentenced to 95 days behind bars and more than $22,000 in restitution and fines, according to wildlife officials.Read Article

More fire restrictions kick in for public lands in Vale District on July 4

More fire restrictions kick in for public lands in Vale District on July 4

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VALE – Those who are heading out to public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management in eastern Oregon should be aware that more fire restrictions are kicking in on July 4 in the Vale District. This is done…See the Story

Natural gas testing underway in Nyssa - Elkhorn Media Group

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Sierra Masmeyer was the first in her family to get a queen title

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VALE — Who will be the next Miss Vale Rodeo? That will be determined this week, with queen contestants getting a chance to showcase their skills throughout the 2025 Vale 4th of July Rodeo. The coronation for the 2026 queen…Vale · Vale Read Article

Malheur County community partners to focus on youth wellness - Elkhorn Media Group

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Vale District BLM Fire, Fuels, and ESR Program honored with Pulaski Award - Elkhorn Media Group

VALE – (Release from the Bureau of Land Management) Congratulations to the hardworking public servants that make up the BLM Oregon/Washington Vale District Fire, Fuels, and Emergency Stabilization and Repair (ESR) program, honored with a Pulaski Award in a ceremony on June 24, 2025, for their outstanding group performance in fire management and firefighter safety during the busy 2024 fire year. Fire year 2024 saw the highest levels of fire act…Vale · Vale Read Article

Ontario City Council OKs 3 firefighters in 2025-26 fiscal year

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ONTARIO — Facing a room full of current and retired firefighters on June 24, the Ontario City Council amended the proposed 2025-26 budget to include three new full-time firefighters instead of only one. However, the amendment directly passes the cost…Ontario, Oregon · Ontario Read Article

Hand crew en route for fire by Owyhee reservoir; BLM requests large air tanker

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Editor's note: This fire has been updated since it was first published at 10 a.m. June 24.Ontario, Oregon · Ontario Read Article

Chain of command is subject of debate at Huntington City Hall

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HUNTINGTON — A recent discussion at the meeting of the Huntington City Council became heated as the city’s governing body discussed the role of city employees, the mayor and the chain of command at City Hall.Ontario, Oregon · Ontario Read Article

Mayor tells employee to ‘shut up’ while reviewing him

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HUNTINGTON — In May, the Huntington City Council fired two-thirds of its public works staff — which comprises three full-time, year-round positions. One of those fired was the public works supervisor.Ontario, Oregon · Ontario Read Article