Argus Observer

The Argus Observer is a daily publication based in Ontario, Oregon, USA, and is owned by Wick Communications. In January 2024, the newspaper announced to its readers that it will reduce its print schedule from four days a week to just two, effective March 1. Additionally, the delivery method will change from carriers to postal service, and the printing operations in Ontario will be closed.

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Dave Says: It takes courage to cry

2 days ago | argusobserver.com | Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,My wife and I are on Baby Step 7, and we have a household income of $127,000 a year. We have an older dog who has had some very expensive vet bills recently. It has us both wondering how far, financially speaking, we should be willing to go to keep him alive. We both really love our dog, so we would appreciate your thoughts in the event we have to make a really hard decision somewhere down the road.
Bill to study PFAS in certain ag crops heads to governor's desk

6 days ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

ONTARIO — So long as Gov. Tina Kotek signs House Bill 2947, the state will allocate $410,000 for a statewide study on PFAS in biosolids applied to agricultural fields producing crops that are not for human consumption. The bill carries an emergency clause and, as such, could begin on July 1.
‘Selling off public land is a colossally bad idea’

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

MALHEUR COUNTY — U.S. congressmen who represent Malheur County and other parts of Oregon are opposed to a bill introduced by a Utah senator that would see the widespread sale of public land across the West by auction to the highest bidder. Many of the areas are in places that are remote and unsuitable for affordable housing — a reason stated for selling those lands in the Senate budget reconciliation bill floated by Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah.
County commissioners drop in on city council

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

FRUITLAND — Attendees at the Fruitland City Council’s regular meeting on June 9 witnessed a rare sight during the meeting — a visit by the Payette County Board of Commissioners. The commissioners, as part of their weekly agenda, dropped in on Fruitland City Hall to get comments from city officials on the topics of impact area updates and a proposed moratorium on new oil and gas leases. kAm~?
Nyssa park improvements should be complete by July

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

NYSSA — Two parks in the city of Nyssa are getting an overhaul that altogether totals more than $1 million, thanks to grants from Oregon State Parks. The city was able to leverage the large grants with a fraction of their own. For South Park, the city used $100,000 of its own money to get a $400,000 grant. For Lions Park, the city obtained a $750,000 grant, for project that is close to $1 million dollars, using the city’s money to complete the remainder.
Councilor disputes letter to editor, says Oregon law allows for amending budget

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

ONTARIO — An opinion piece by the Argus Observer calling on the Ontario City Council to amend the budget for more firefighters before adopting it sparked a letter to the editor from the Ontario Budget Committee Chairman and one Ontario City Councilor who balked at the idea and said "such a move would be undemocratic and deeply discouraging."This spurred another councilor to read his own letter into the record at the Ontario City Council meeting on June 10.
Dave Says: Calmly and confidently control the situation

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,I’ve been talking to my creditors, because I want to pay off my debt as soon as possible. In dealing with them, I’ve noticed sometimes they are reasonable and understanding, while other times they are pushy and even mean. Do you have any suggestions on dealing with creditors when you’re trying to make amends and correct financial mistakes of the past? kAmk6>m— ~=:G:2k^6>mk^AmkAmkDEC@?8ms62C ~=:G:2[k^DEC@?8mk^AmkAm{6E’D DE2CE H:E9 2 76H 32D:4D] (96?
Coming to terms with election results

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

FRUITLAND — On May 20, the City of Fruitland put two bond measure before voters, requesting the money to expand capacity within Fruitland’s water and wastewater systems. The measures sought up to $17,421,000 in bonds for improvements to water quality and capacity, and up to $7,899,000 for improvements to wastewater treatment and disinfection processes. Both measures failed, with the water system bond receiving 290 ‘yes’ votes and 426 ‘no’ votes, while the wastewater measure failed 305 to 422.
UPDATE: Vikings fall to Yamhill-Cartlon in quarterfinals

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

Editor's note: This article has been updated to reflect the final outcome of the state playoffs for the Vale Vikings. VALE — The No. 6 Vikings softball team made it to the quarterfinals game in state playoffs this year. In that game, Vale traveled to meet No. 3 Yamhill-Carlton on their diamond on May 30. kAm*2>9:== H2D 23=6 E@ AFE CF?D @? E96 3@2C5 :? E96 7:CDE[ E9:C5 2?5 D:IE9 :??:?8D[ 3FE '2=6 H2D F?23=6 E@ >2<6 :E E@ 9@>6 A=2E6[ =@D:?8 E96 82>6[ _\b]k^AmkAmx?
Malheur County Democrats bring No Kings Protest to Ontario

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

ONTARIO — Most of the No Kings Protests that were held around the nation on June 14 were peaceful. That includes a local one in Ontario. It drew a couple hundred citizens to Lions Park on Southwest Fourth Avenue who held signs or flags as they listened to speakers then lined up along the avenue. Lucy Hutchens, chairwoman of Malheur County Democrats, thanked those who showed up in a post on social media following the event. kAm“(6 5:5 @FC 3:E :?