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U.S. Sen. @RonWyden, on Nov. 9, vowed to continue pursuing the Malheur Community Empowerment for the Owyhee Act in the 120th Congress. Wyden also outlined plans to reverse Medicaid cuts, address rising health care costs and challenge tariffs. argusobserver.com/wyden-vows…

Leaders from the Malheur ESD accepted the Children’s Institute Alexander Award in Portland, celebrating community-wide early learning success in eastern Oregon. argusobserver.com/free_acces… via @argusobserver

Adrian Fire Chief George Martin died in the line of duty Nov. 7 after a medical emergency at a crash scene. He served the district for more than 44 years. argusobserver.com/free_acces… via @argusobserver

Folden wins re-election as Ontario mayor argusobserver.com/free_acces…

Oregon filmmaker Sean Grasso’s documentary “The Caldera” explores lithium mining’s potential impact on southern Malheur County. A free screening is set for Nov. 14 at Vale’s Rex Theater. argusobserver.com/news/docum…

Discover how Ontario’s alternative program supports high schoolers through credit recovery, small classes, and teen parenting resources. argusobserver.com/news/teach… via @argusobserver

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Payette County voters backed Republican candidates across federal and state races on Nov. 3, while rejecting local school, ambulance, and fire levies. argusobserver.com/independen… via @argusobserver

Jeremiah Strohmeyer was elected mayor of Vale in the 2026 election, while Danny L. Perkins, Shelly Harper-Dennis and Jamie Ahern won seats on the Vale City Council. argusobserver.com/news/perki…

Seven candidates competed for four open seats on the Nyssa City Council, with the final results set to be certified by the Malheur County Clerk on Nov. 25. The appointed mayor will subsequently be chosen by the seated council. argusobserver.com/free_acces…

Malheur County voters approved an ambulance district fee increase, backed local GOP incumbents, and favored Republicans despite statewide Democratic victories. argusobserver.com/free_acces… via @argusobserver

🏆 Nominations are LIVE for the Argus Observer’s 2026 Best of the Western Treasure Valley! Show your local favorites some love and nominate them by Nov. 11. argusobserver.com/contests/b…

Discover how Nyssa Elementary increased attendance to 96% through staff relationship-building, the Character Strong program and high school peer mentoring. argusobserver.com/free_acces…

A Malheur County jury found Jose Manuel Moreno guilty of manslaughter in Nathan Gonzalez’s death but acquitted him of second-degree murder. Moreno was sentenced to 12 years and three months in prison. argusobserver.com/news/moren…

A 17-year-old Utah girl missing since May 2025 was safely recovered Nov. 1 in Huntington, Oregon. Authorities arrested 39-year-old Adam H. Harmel during a traffic stop in Ontario and lodged him in the Malheur County Jail on federal charges. argusobserver.com/free_acces…

After nearly three decades with the Ontario School District, Superintendent Nicole Albisu has announced her retirement effective June 30, 2027. argusobserver.com/news/nicol… via @argusobserver

Ontario-born actor Drew Rodriguez is competing to win $13,000 and meet horror legend Kane Hodder, all to support hospitalized kids. argusobserver.com/news/ontar… via @argusobserver

FROM THE I-E: New Plymouth Library will host "America 250 with the Revolutionary Spuds" on Nov. 5 featuring a scavenger hunt, Thanksgiving dinner, costume fun & trivia. argusobserver.com/independen…

Fruitland City Council passed several ordinances, including banning overnight parking and limiting downtown lot stays to 8 hours, alongside new development fee refund rules. argusobserver.com/independen… via @argusobserver

Treasure Valley Community College women’s volleyball fell 3-1 to Walla Walla on Sophomore Night Oct. 30 in Ontario. The Chukars won the opening set before dropping three close sets. TVCC hosts Columbia Basin at 6 p.m. Nov. 4. argusobserver.com/sports/lad… via @argusobserver