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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Prep scores April 28 through May 3, 2025

4 days ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

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Grizzlies clinch spot in state championship games

4 days ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

FRUITLAND — “We are so excited! Final 4” said Fruitland Head Baseball Coach on May 10 after the team punched its ticket to the 4A state championship. The Grizzlies will head into 4A baseball state playoffs 26-0, after beating Buhl at the West Qualifier play in series. Three games were scheduled, but only two were played, as the format was the best two out of three and Fruitland won the first two games. The first was a close contest, with Fruitland winning 4-3.
Meet your Apple Blossom Queens Court for 2025

6 days ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

PAYETTE — The 2025 Apple Blossom Queen's Court features Queen Sofia Gonzalez, Princess Harley Vrolyks and Junior Princess Ranae Roper. The trio were selected during a contest on May 5. Contestants for the 2025 Apple Blossom Queen's Court Scholarship Contest included Queen candidates: Gonzalez and Vrolyks; and Jr. Princess Candidates: Virginia Ayers, Roper, Kaysia Aguilera and Carolann Siroky. kAmyF58:?8 E9:D J62C’D 4@?E6DE H6C6 y@C52? w2CC:D — E96 a_`c pAA=6 q=@DD@> "F66? — 2?5 s6>: {2CD@?
It’s fun to plan for a Y-M-C-A

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

FRUITLAND — Will Fruitland be the future home of a regional YMCA community center? That’s the question posed to the city of Fruitland, and city officials around the Western Treasure Valley in the coming years. The matter came before the Fruitland City Council during its regular meeting on April 28, in the form of a donation request.
Health benefits cost a bitter pill to swallow

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

PAYETTE — For years, the City of Payette has provided its employees health benefits through the Idaho Independent Intergovernmental Authority, a statewide trust made up of member entities pooling resources to reduce insurance costs. Today, the Payette City Council is considering whether or not the city is getting the most bang for its buck through the trust. In April, the council addressed the matter of comparing premiums.
Bulldogs beats Vale in 'back-and-forth slugfest’

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

NYSSA — It wasn’t the way it usually goes on May 6, when the Nyssa softball team beat visiting Vale. “It has been a good while since we have beaten the Vikings at all, let alone at home in a year when they have been ranked as high as No. 1,” said Nyssa Head Softball Coach Tracy Cleaver.
Project superintendent for new building at Treasure Valley Community College says things are moving along

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

Evelyn and Kelly Dame were invited to go on site and learn about the status of the project. Providing the update was Clint Hogwood, of Fruitland, who is the project superintendent with Kirby Nagelhout Construction for the future with Project Manager Bernie Babcock weighing in, too. kAm%96 s2>6D H6C6 244@>A2?:65 3J %C62DFC6 '2==6J r@>>F?:EJ r@==686 !C6D:56?E s2?2 *@F?8[ %'rr u@F?52E:@? s:C64E@C r2E9J *2DF52[ %'rr q@2C5 |6>36C q6EEJ r2CE6C 2?5 s2C:? q6==[ G:46 AC6D:56?E @7 p5>:?:DEC2E:@?
Vale wallops Nyssa on the diamond

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

NYSSA — Vale baseball team traveled to Nyssa on May 6 and beat the Bulldogs, 26-3. The game put Nyssa’s league record at 0-9 and brought Vale’s up to 6-2. Game stats were not available by press time. See game highlights on YouTube @ Ontario Argus Observer. kAm%96 ':<:?8D 7:?2= =628F6 82>6D 2C6 5@F3=696256CD 2E 9@>6 282:?DE #:G6CD:56 @? |2J h[ 2?5 @? E96 C@25 282:?DE |4{@F89=:? @? |2J `e] %96J H:== HC2A FA E96:C C68F=2C D62D@? H:E9 2 ?@?\=628F6 82>6 282:?DE (6DE@?\|4tH6? ^ vC:DH@=5 @?
Weiser softball team punches ticket to state

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Leslie Thompson

WEISER — The No. 2 Weiser softball team punched its way to state playoff games on May 5, when they beat No. 6 McCall-Donnelly, 24-0. They move onto a final game in the 4A Snake River Valley District 3 softball tournament against No. 1 Cole Valley Christian today. The game will determine who is the district champion. It will be at 5 p.m. at Heritage Middle School. The Wolverines have been on the diamond with Cole Valley twice this season, splitting those games with a 2-6 loss and a 7-6 win. kAmx?
Trash rates on the rise again in Fruitland

1 week ago | argusobserver.com | Corey Evan

FRUITLAND — Regular readers of the newspaper may be thinking “Deja Vu all over again” after reading this article; The topic of trash rates appeared on the agenda of the Fruitland City Council’s regular meeting on April 28. This time around, Hardin Sanitation of Payette requested permission to raise rates 3.5% for all customers, residential and commercial.