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Former Nyssa police chief booked on criminal charges, remains on leave
A state judge has ordered Ray Rau, former Nyssa police chief, to not work in law enforcement while criminal charges are pending in Tillamook County. Rau is on leave as Tillamook police chief.
Vale overcomes slow start to beat Burns, 14-6, in prep football action
The Vale High School varsity football team improved to 5-0 with a 14-6 victory over Burns in Eastern Oregon League action Friday, Sept. 29.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Ontario homeless food kitchen in danger of closing gets two-week reprieve
A food kitchen operated by Origins Faith Community Church was in danger of closing its doors but a last-minute move by a regional church will keep the doors open at the facility for two more weeks.
New Oregon House GOP leader Helfrich seeks unity, pragmatic solutions
House Republicans chose Rep. Jeff Helfrich, R-Hood River, as the new leader last week after former leader Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, stepped down.
Legislature forms committee to address Oregon’s addiction epidemic
The announcement of a new panel to tackle addiction epidemic comes amid criticism over Measure 110, the state’s drug decriminalization law, and a move to tighten it.
The farm bill is on the verge of expiring – Congress is months away from a new version
Lawmakers must rewrite the sweeping farm bill every five years to fund farm, food and conservation programs. The current bill expires at midnight Saturday, but Congress is nowhere near ready to consider a new farm bill.
Survivor, Oregon Senate GOP leader praise new sex crime law
Senate Minority Leader Tim Knopp, R-Bend, also wants to bring back a bill requiring more thorough assessments of the risk sex offenders will rape again.
Rail reload board seeks new members to fill vacant slots
The Malheur County Development Corp., is now accepting letters of interest regarding two open positions on its board.