The state will pull over $350,000 in federal funding from the Nyssa School District’s migrant education program. The loss in funding comes after state officials identified 129 families with 277 children improperly enrolled for the past three years in a program designed to give migrant families extra help to educate their children.
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More Oregon kids attend preschool, but enrollment still lags nationally
A new study shows preschool attendance has grown in Oregon, but spending per child lags behind other states.
Fair board set to tackle task to fill vacant manager position
The Malheur Fair Board will meet June 5 to discuss seeking a new fairgrounds manager. The former fairgrounds manager, Dawnita Haueter, was fired late last month.
Electrical system glitch knocks out Owyhee Irrigation District pumping station
A key pumping station for patrons of the Owyhee Irrigation District shutdown last week after an electrical system failure. Between 150 to 200 patrons are impacted.
Funding for drought package less than half of what Owens, Helm proposed
AT THE CAPITOL: Legislative leaders propose $110 million in state spending to help with water projects, irrigation and research in Oregon.
County court splits 2-1 over millions more for rail shipping project
The behind schedule and over budget rail reload project ran into another snap recently when officials learned the venture is now more than $10 million short in funds to finish.
Grain milling operation set to open in Nyssa by August, providing cattle feed
A state-of-the-art wheat and corn flake mill will soon be a fixture in south Nyssa. The mill is scheduled to open in August and provide feed for six feedlots across the Treasure Valley.
Son, father find themselves competing as grocery managers in Ontario
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Ontario City Council approves move to reinstate public safety fee
The Ontario City Council passed a measure Tuesday, May 23, to reinstate a $5 public safety fee to pave the way to hire another police officer.
‘Finally come home’: Oregon Obon works with Idaho vets, historians to solve WWII mysteries
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