Welcome to Malheur County

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It is the mission of Malheur County to administrate an economically sound local government, while maintaining the highest standards of leadership and service.

Malheur County is located in beautiful Eastern Oregon. It is a place filled with fascinating history, diverse landscape and friendly people. Malheur County is one of Oregon’s best-kept secrets! Located in Oregon’s southeast corner, the county is the state’s second largest. It is 94 percent rangeland, two-thirds of which is controlled by the Federal Bureau of Land Management. Today, irrigated fields in the county’s northeastern corner, 

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NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE MALHEUR COUNTY BUDGET COMMITTEE

The Malheur County Budget Committee will meet on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 and Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at the Malheur County Courthouse, Room #106, Vale to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.  The meeting will begin at 9:00 a.m. each day. 

 

Any person may participate in the meeting and discuss the proposed budget with the Budget Committee.

 

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Notice of hearings before the Malheur County Court Ordinance Number 231 – Amending Malheur County Code Entitled Noxious Weed Control

The Malheur County Court will hold hearings on March 29, 2023 and April 12, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a. m. at the Malheur County Courthouse, 251 B Street West, Vale, Room 107 and electronically at:  https://meet.goto.com/MCPZ/malheur-county-court  Access Code:  299-510-653 to hear public comments on ordinance number 231 – “In the Matter of an Ordinance Amending Title 3, Chapter 3 of the Malheur County Code Entitled Noxious Weed Control; and Declaring an Emergency”.  Written comments must be received before the final hearing and may be emailed to:  kim.ross@malheurco.org.    A copy of the ordinance and more information may be obtained by accessing www.malheurco.org.

 

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Notice of hearings before the Malheur County Court

Ordinance Number 230 – Truancy from Malheur County Schools  

 

The Malheur County Court will hold hearings on March 22, 2023 and April 5, 2023 at 9:00 o’clock a. m. at the Malheur County Courthouse, 251 B Street West, Vale, Room 107 and electronically at:  https://meet.goto.com/MCPZ/malheur-county-court  Access Code:  299-510-653 to hear public comments on ordinance number 230 – “In the Matter of an Ordinance Implementing Measures To Reduce Incidents of Truancy from Malheur County Schools; and Declaring an Emergency”.  Written comments must be received before the final hearing and may be emailed to:  kim.ross@malheurco.org.    A copy of the ordinance and more information may be obtained by accessing www.malheurco.org.

 

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT OPPORTUNITY – CHANGES TO MALHEUR COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED LIST

The Malheur County Weed Inspector recommends changes to the County noxious weed list.  Thirty-three (33) plants are proposed to be added as Class “A” weeds and thirty-six (36) plants are proposed to be added as Class “B” weeds; many of the proposed additions are not currently present in the County but could appear in the future.  The Malheur County Court will receive written or oral comments on the Weed Inspector’s recommendation on March 1, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. at the Malheur County Courthouse, 251 B Street West, Room 107, Vale, OR  97918 and electronically at:  https://meet.goto.com/MCPZ/malheur-county-court  Access Code:  299-510-653.   Written comments may be emailed to:  kim.ross@malheurco.org prior to said date and time.  A list of the proposed changes is available for review HERE.  Questions or further information regarding the recommended changes can be directed to the Weed Inspector at: amanda.zander@malheurco.org;  or phone:  541-473-5102.

 

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Second Amendment Rights for Malheur County Oregon

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IN THE COUNTY COURT OF THE STATE OF OREGON

FOR THE COUNTY OF MALHEUR

 

IN THE MATTER OF SUPPORTING                              )

SECOND AMENDMENT RIGHTS                                  )  Resolution No. R15-23

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WHEREAS, the Second Amendment to the Constitution of the United States of America states:  “A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed;” and

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**NEW** THE COUNTY NOW HAS A PAYMENT DROP BOX

THE COUNTY NOW HAS A DRIVE-UP PAYMENT DROP BOX, ENTRANCE IS OFF OF “C” STREET WEST. PLEASE DO NOT PUT CASH IN DROP BOX.

The Malheur County drive-up drop box is available for:

Tax Payments

Juvenile Department

Planning Department

Environmental Health

Assessor Office

Clerk/Recording Office

DO NOT PLACE PAYMENTS TO ANY OTHER DEPARTMENT IN THIS BOX

DO NOT PLACE VOTING BALLOTS IN THIS BOX (THE OFFICIAL BALLOT BOX HAS BEEN MOVED AND IS TO THE IMMEDIATE RIGHT OF THE PAYMENT DROP BOX)

If you are placing payment or paperwork in the drop box, please indicate with an account number or the department it is pertaining to.

The drop box is located behind the Courthouse on the corner of C Street and Bryant Street, entrance is off of C street.

AlertSense

Malheur County ALERTS:   Sign up to receive emergency alerts and severe weather warnings that could directly impact you and your family. This free service, powered by AlertSense,  allows fire, police and other emergency response agencies to issue emergency alerts to warn citizens of events such as severe weather, fire, flooding, hazardous materials, need for … Read more