The Argus Observer

09/18/2025

A local family's appreciation for the warmth and hospitality of their community has culminated in a generous act that will benefit generations to come.

FRUITLAND — A local family's appreciation for the warmth and hospitality of their community has culminated in a generous act that will benefit generations to come.

09/17/2025

On Sept. 17, handguns were found in the possession of two Ontario High School students. Limited details can shared due the nature of the situation, which involves minors.

ONTARIO — On Sept. 17, handguns were found in the possession of two Ontario High School students. Limited details can shared due the nature of the situation, which involves minors.

09/17/2025

ONTARIO — First responders were able to help keep homeless camps safe and undamaged and no injuries were reported on Sept. 16 when a fire broke out in the brush and trees along the Snake River between the freeway exits.

ONTARIO — First responders were able to help keep homeless camps safe and undamaged and no injuries were reported on Sept. 16 when a fire broke out in the brush

09/17/2025

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09/17/2025

Since 2016, the state has supported funding for more than 350 emergency loans to repair or replace failed septic tanks. A resident of Willowcreek was recently able to get a loan to repair the system on their small dairy farm.

MALHEUR COUNTY — Since 2016, the state has supported funding for more than 350 emergency loans to repair or replace failed septic tanks. A resident of Willowcreek was recently able

09/16/2025

A video circulating on local social media pages has Ontario Police Department looking more closely to see if they can find the motorist who nearly hit people in the crosswalk. The law enforcement agency is asking the driver to come forward…

ONTARIO — A video circulating on local social media pages has Ontario Police Department looking more closely to see if they can find the motorist who nearly hit people in

09/16/2025

A 32-year-old man from Salem, Oregon, is the victim of a fatal shooting that was the result of road rage. Allegedly, the 71-year-old man from Boise who shot him feared for his life after the Salem man 'physically confronted' him.

PAYETTE — A 32-year-old man from Salem, Oregon, died in Payette County on Sept. 15 as the result of a shooting that stemmed from a road rage incident.

09/15/2025

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09/15/2025

Update:

Editor's note: This article has been updated since it was first published at 10:37 a.m.

09/15/2025

Traffic being diverted due to shooting.

PAYETTE COUNTY — The public is asked to avoid the area of Sand Hollow Road between Southeast Eighth and Black Canyon Road, due to a shooting at about 9:10 a.m.

09/08/2025

Annual tradition continues Thursday, Sept. 11.

ONTARIO — It’s National Recovery Month and in conjunction with that, Malheur County Prevention Coalition and Lifeways are rolling out Hands Around the Park for Recovery.