VALE – As was routine, John Harrison and a co-worker at Vale Oregon Irrigation District checked out their trucks before start the day’s chores. For three weeks, the two had been hauling concrete chunks and other material along to shore up banks of a canal running north and west of[Read More…]

Turnouts hang at the ready in the Vale Fire Hall in April 2022. Vale Fire Chief Jess Tolman is seeking citizen input on funding improvements and equipment as needs grow. (The Enterprise/LES ZAITZ) The Vale Fire Department is surveying city residents ahead of proposing a plan to modernize the service[Read More…]

Tasty Dungeness crab, along with steak, make a mouth-watering menu for this weekend’s benefit in Vale. (ODFW photo) Check out what’s coming up in Vale. CRAB TIME: The Vale Community Steak & Crab Grab, is this Saturday, March 26. The drive-thru meal will be served from 4 to 8 p.m.[Read More…]

Vale City Manager Todd Fuller points out where key improvements can be made at the city airfield last week. The city recently learned it will receive a $100,000 grant to help fund improvements to the facility. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL). VALE – A state grant will help improve the airport as[Read More…]

The remains of Maycee DeLong’s Honda Accord underscore the seriousness of her car crash in January. (Submitted photo). VALE – Brandon Smalley’s thought as he ran up to the destroyed Honda Accord on a highway south of Salem was that no one inside could be alive. The dark blue vehicle[Read More…]

The city’s wastewater system often falls prey to stoppages because residents flush the wrong items. City manager Todd Fuller wants to remind residents to be careful about what they flush. (The Enterprise/FILE). VALE – Todd Fuller became the Vale city manager almost a year ago and while there have been[Read More…]

Carol Skerjanec closed the door on a three-decade-long career as a local attorney Jan. 1. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) CORRECTION: An earlier version of this story misspelled Vale resident Bob Bement’s name. The Enterprise apologizes for the error. VALE – Carol Skerjanec’s life-changing moment arrived unexpectedly from her boss. “Carol, you[Read More…]

The historic Rex Theater could be placed on the National Register of Historic Places after a decision in December by a state committee. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) VALE – A state committee is recommending the Rex Theater move ahead on a path to be placed on the National Register of Historic[Read More…]

Vendors gathered for three days at the Vale Senior Center for the “Christmas Market in Vale,” providing last-minute holiday gifts. The event ran Friday through Sunday, Dec. 17-19. (The Enterprise/LES ZAITZ) VALE – Something about a hometown holiday bazaar adds to the festivity of the season, and that was true[Read More…]

Vale Mayor Tom Vialpando talks about a recent grant delivered to the city that will help officials draft a parks master plan. (The Enterprise/PAT CALDWELL) VALE – The city of Vale got a big boost recently to refurbish city parks. The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board awarded a $61,000[Read More…]