The Argus Observer

07/23/2025

As first reported in the Argus on July 2, the Bureau of Land Management held an auction on July 10 for two parcels of land, which included 4,882 acres of pasture for livestock grazing outside Vale. Here's what we know so far.

VALE — As first reported in the Argus on July 2, the Bureau of Land Management held an auction on July 10 for two parcels of land, which included 4,882

07/23/2025

The Malheur County Fair and Rodeo gets underway on July 29, with the first day being Family Day from 2 to 10 p.m., sponsored by the Argus Observer. You can find Fair Books, which include the full schedule, at our office. Check it out.

The Malheur County Fair and Rodeo gets underway on July 29, with the first day being Family Day from 2 to 10 p.m., sponsored by the Argus Observer. Fair admission

07/23/2025

ONTARIO — The newest member of the Treasure Valley Community College Board of Directors, Suzi Ireland, was sworn in on July 15 alongside Ken Hart and Roger Findley. Their terms are effective through June of 2029.

ONTARIO — The newest member of the Treasure Valley Community College Board of Directors, Suzi Ireland, was sworn in on July 15 alongside Ken Hart and Roger Findley. Their terms

07/22/2025

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07/22/2025

FRUITLAND — A 45-year-old Fruitland woman died Monday night after a head-on crash on Highway 95. Here's what we know.

FRUITLAND — A 45-year-old Fruitland woman died Monday night after a head-on crash on Highway 95.

07/22/2025

An investigator with Oregon State Fire Marshal points to two possible causes of fire at housing construction site on May 30. One of these is an extension cord that was plugged in during the fire and unplugged sometime before investigators arrived.

ONTARIO — An investigator with Oregon State Fire Marshal was unable to pinpoint the exact cause and origin of a fire that destroyed a housing construction site on May 30

07/21/2025

To help support critical roof repairs at Four Rivers Cultural Center, the nonprofit will host the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus during its Rural Harmony Tour.

ONTARIO — After a long pandemic pause, the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus (PGMC) is proudly returning to its tradition of rural outreach performances — The Rural Harmony Tour is bigger,

07/21/2025

Millions of tons of floating plastic end up in the ocean each year. The largest mass of accumulated plastic in the world is called the Great Pacific Garbage Patch — it is about eight times the size of the state of Idaho.

ONTARIO — Millions of tons of floating plastic end up in the ocean each year. The largest mass of accumulated plastic in the world is called the Great Pacific Garbage

07/21/2025

Michael Vaughan has been missing since July 27, 2021. He was last seen outside of his home in Fruitland at the age of 5. His 9th birthday was June 24.

FRUITLAND — Michael Vaughan has been missing since July 27, 2021. He was last seen outside of his home in Fruitland at the age of 5. His 9th birthday was

07/21/2025

The Argus Observer picked up 17 awards, including a prestigious Baker Public Service Journalism award, at this year’s Better News Contest. There were more than 1K entries by 56 newspapers judged by those at newspapers in Virginia.

ONTARIO — The Argus Observer picked up 17 awards at this year’s Better News Contest, held in Lebanon, Oregon on July 18. There were more than 1,000 entries by 56

07/21/2025

On July 25, the community is invited to attend the Christmas in July Fundraiser which is being hosted by the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce.

ONTARIO — On July 25, the community is invited to attend the Christmas in July Fundraiser hosted by the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce.

07/21/2025

The city of Huntington is seeking applications to fill a vacancy on the city council.

HUNTINGTON — The city of Huntington announced via social media that it is seeking applications for a vacancy on the city council.