Pat Caldwell

Vale

Reporter at Malheur Enterprise

Former editor, combat correspondent now a reporter @MalheurNews in Vale Oregon.

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Articles

Heating plant open house set for April 12

2 weeks ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

WEISER – An open house slated Saturday, April 12, will showcase a renowned local piece of history at the Intermountain Institute. The open house – from noon until 3 p.m. – will feature the heating plant for the institute and is open to the public, said Andrea Merrill, of LPT Realty. “It is 2.88 acres and includes two parcels,” said Merrill. Merrill said the house is up for sale for $470,000.
Water situation looks good for the Weiser Basin at 137% of average

2 weeks ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

You are hereHome » Water situation looks good for the Weiser Basin at 137% of average Published by admin on Wed, 04/09/2025 - 7:00pm WEISER – Weiser Irrigation District patrons can expect to have water by April 15 and probably enough of the wet stuff after that to make it well into summer.
Boyles’ bill passes on curtailing ads on illegal narcotics

3 weeks ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

BOISE – Rep. Judy Boyle (R-Midvale) is lauding the passage of a piece of legislation she sponsored designed to curtail advertising of illegal narcotics within the Gem State. House Bill 271 was passed by the Senate Wednesday, March 26, on a 24-10 vote and will go to the governor to sign into law. The bill previously passed the House by a 45-25 margin. Those who violate the new law could be cited for a misdemeanor and face a $500 fine.
Weiser about to get its crab on

4 weeks ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

WEISER – The Weiser Chamber of Commerce is moving into a new era. “We are kind of revitalizing it,” said Crystal Torres, a longtime chamber board member and current president of the organization. The chamber recently hired a new director – Jodi Johnson – and is gearing up for its 25th annual crab feed. The crab feed is one of the organization’s biggest fundraisers, said Torres. “We usually have a pretty full house,” said Torres.
Shippy’s pre-born bill held in committee

1 month ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

BOISE – Idaho State Sen. Brandon Shippy said the lack of momentum regarding a controversial abortion bill he sponsored is a good thing. Shippy’s Senate Bill 1059 called for significant changes to the Gem State’s existing abortion mandate. Now Idaho bans abortions, except in specific cases such as rape, incest, certain medical emergencies or to prevent the death of a pregnant woman.
Idaho conservatives celebrate halting Lava Ridge

1 month ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

WEISER – Washington County Commissioner Gordon Wilkerson recently applauded the decision by President Donald J. Trump to end development of a major power project in southern Idaho. In January, President Trump signed an executive order that officially scuttled the massive Lava Ridge Wind Project spearheaded by Magic Valley Energy and LS Power.
Boyle sets sights on Ore. marijuana advertising

1 month ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

BOISE – Rep. Judy Boyle, R-Midvale, doesn’t believe Oregon marijuana businesses should be advertising in Idaho and she’s crafting a bill to eliminate such promotions in the Gem State. The marijuana bill is one of three pieces of legislation the longtime Midvale lawmaker plans to push through the 2025 Legislature in the next few weeks. The other two bills concern local utility co-ops and the fate of abandoned vehicles on the state’s roads and highways.
Onion Skin Players celebrating 40th season

1 month ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

WEISER – Steeped in vaudeville tradition, the Onion Skin Players troupe has aged like a fine wine. The well-recognized melodrama kicked off its 40th year of entertainment Saturday, March 1, at the Star Theater. “It’s kind of amazing,” said Debby Enright, president of the nonprofit Onion Skin Players organization. This year the renowned group will present “Hark! A Wolf at the Door.
Imagination Library needs a coordinator

1 month ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

WEISER – Kelly Poe is looking for a champion. Poe, the local affiliate administrator for the Imagination Library program, hopes someone in Washington County will step up and help with the free children’s book effort. The program – created by country and western music star Dolly Parton – is sponsored locally by the Ontario non-profit Four Rivers Healthy Community. The program delivers free books for children from infancy until they reach the age of 5.
Wilkerson says IAC meeting was a useful session

1 month ago | signalamerican.com | Pat Caldwell

WEISER – Washington County Commissioner Gordon Wilkerson said the recent Idaho Association of Counties mid-winter conference was a useful session to collect information and listen to different viewpoints. “It was worthwhile. You get perspective from other areas,” he said. The session was held at the end of January in Boise and Wilkerson said he believes such meetings are important for county-level leaders.