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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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Diversity Advisory Committee needs more time to review draft ordinance

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

ONTARIO — The Ontario City Council isn’t likely to make a decision on whether to keep the Diversity Advisory Committee in place until its second meeting in May. That is, unless the committee can hold a special meeting before the council’s meeting on May 6. Otherwise, committee members hope President Trump’s Executive Order No. 14151 is held up in court or, eventually, thrown out.
Ontario Police Department getting 25 new patrol rifles

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

ONTARIO — Officers with the Ontario Police Department will soon be equipped with brand new patrol rifles. The Ontario City Council voted unanimously to approve the purchase of 25 rifles not more than $25,000 net cost (after trade-ins) from the Public Safety Reserve Fund in order to make the purchase. The action took place immediately following an executive session at the council meeting on March 11. However, a resolution to make the $42,299 purchase official didn’t happen until April 8.
Planning and zoning fees take major hike in Payette

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

PAYETTE — At its regular meeting on April 7, the Payette City Council held a public hearing to discuss increasing planning and zoning fees “for preliminary plat applications and final plat applications by the amounts exceeding 5% effective April 7,” according to the meeting’s agenda. The matter appeared in the agenda as Resolution 2025-06. The resolution updates the fee schedule outlined in Resolution 2023-05 as passed in June 2023.
The whammy is in the details

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

My most loyal readers in the Western Treasure Valley likely know me as your neighborhood game show enthusiast. So naturally, hearing about the feature film “The Luckiest Man in America,” from executive producer Amanda Freedman and IFC Films piqued my interest. It’s based on the story of Paul Michael Larson (played by Paul Walter Hauser) — an unemployed ice cream truck driver from Ohio who appeared on Press Your Luck in May 1984. It debuted in the U.S. on April 4.
Looking at legislative bills that got left behind

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

PAYETTE COUNTY — After a marathon 13 weeks at work, the Idaho Legislature adjourned the 2025 Idaho Legislative Session Sine Die on April 4. Gov. Brad Little praised the legislature for working with him this session on his “Keeping Promises” plan, in a news release dated April 4. “The list of successes is long, and there is still more we can and should do for Idahoans,” he said. kAmp44@C5:?8 E@ E96 C6=62D6[ E9:D :?4=F56D Sc__ >:==:@? :?
Cook celebrates 30 years at Burger West

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

ONTARIO — In the time she has worked at Burger West, Amanda McCoshum estimates she has made close to two million Ranch Hands, saying the menu item is easily a customer favorite. This year marks her 30th at what is likely one of the most popular burger joints in the Western Treasure Valley. Aaron and Kristin Sutton bought the eatery from the former owners in 2021 and have kept menu items the same, continuing to serve the food and beverages that frequently causes vehicles to line up down the block.
Council rejects all bids for Bancroft Park project, will re-advertise

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

PAYETTE — Bancroft Park has seen many events held there since being repurposed as a city park after the Bancroft Hotel fire of 1979. A project to reconstruct the park, including installation of a splash pad and other concrete work on the property, is presently in the bidding phase which began March 13. Funding for the project comes from a $500,000 Community Block Grant, $316,696 in city funds and $48,420 in in-kind services, according to City Administrator David Tate. kAm~?
Ontario baseball coaches working on 'culture shift'

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

ONTARIO — “Row, row, row.”Anytime an Ontario baseball player has a two-strike count at the plate, the chant begins from the dugout with two players holding large wooden oars and rowing them as if paddling a boat. kAm%96 4FDE@> :D ?6H E9:D J62C[ H:E9 DEF56?E 2E9=6E6D DE2CE:?8 :E @? E96:C @H?] (92E AC@>AE65 E96> E@ 5@ :E H2D 2 AC6\D62D@? C625:?8 C6BF:C6>6?E @7 E96 3@@<[ “#@H E96 q@2E” H9:49 :D 4@\2FE9@C65 3J !]y] u=64< 2?5 y@? v@C5@?]k^AmkAmw625 4@249 %2??6C p=6I2?56C 2?5 2DD:DE2?E 4@249 {F42D %24<>2?
Think with your head (and a calculator), not your heart

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Dave Ramsey

Dear Dave,How do you feel about the leasing programs automotive manufacturers offer their employees? I’ve listened to your show enough to know you don’t recommend leasing the traditional way through a dealership. kAmk6>m— q2<6Ck^6>mk^AmkAmk6>ms62C q2<6C[k^6>mk^AmkAmx’5 25G:D6 :?G6DE:82E:?8 E96 56E2:=D @7 2?J 562= =:<6 E9:D G6CJ 42C67F==J] $@>6 >2?F724EFC6C @776CD[ 6G6? @?6D E@ 6>A=@J66D[ 2C6 ?@E9:?8 >@C6 E92?
Problem Solved: I ordered a pressure washer and it doesn't work. Why won't Amazon refund me?

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Christopher Elliott

The electric pressure washer Halley Thompson orders from Amazon doesn't work. Why won't Amazon let her return it for a refund? Q: I ordered a Greenworks Pro Electric Pressure Washer through Amazon recently. The description said it was in new working condition with "minor damage" to the box. I paid $144 for it, which is just slightly less than the new item price. kAm(96? x @A6?65 :E[ E96 AC6DDFC6 H2D96C H@F=5?VE 6G6? DE2CE]k^AmkAmx FD65 E@ @H?