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Nov 2, 2026 2:13

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Monday, November 2. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 35. West northwest wind around 7 miles per hour. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Northwest wind around 5 miles per hour. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West southwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Tuesday: Cloudy, with a high near 56. North northeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. West wind around 3 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,200 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,100 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Malheur County to select ambulance provider Nov. 10. Reported by Argus Observer. Malheur County will select an ambulance provider for Ontario and Nyssa/Adrian on Nov. 10. Pioneer Ambulance earned the highest aggregate evaluation score, while longtime provider Treasure Valley Paramedics is seeking public support. Second: Malheur County judge honored for judicial excellence. Reported by Argus Observer. Malheur County Circuit Court Presiding Judge Lung S. Hung received the Oregon State Bar's Wallace P. Carson Jr. Award for Judicial Excellence, recognizing his leadership, mentorship and contributions to Oregon's judicial system. Third: Tom Greco: Grab the rope. Reported by Argus Observer. The Argus Observer weekly faith column features a rotation of writers from many different faiths and perspectives. This week's column is written by Tom Greco, pastor emeritus of Ontario Community Church. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Ontario. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Nov 1, 2026 2:47

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Sunday, November 1. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Scattered rain showers before 1am, then patchy fog and scattered rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 44. West wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 50 percent. Sunday: Patchy fog and isolated rain showers before 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 3 to 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 25 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 7 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Monday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Monday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. South southwest wind around 3 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,260 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 6,640 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: La Grande edges out Ontario 35-26. Reported by Argus Observer. La Grande defeated Ontario 35-26 in high school football Oct. 30 at Ontario High School. La Grande finished 6-3 overall and secured first place in Oregon’s 4A Special District 5 with a 4-0 conference record. Second: Lady Chukars suffer narrow loss against Walla Walla. Reported by Argus Observer. Treasure Valley Community College women’s volleyball fell 3-1 to Walla Walla on Sophomore Night Oct. 30 in Ontario. The Chukars won the opening set before dropping three close sets. TVCC hosts Columbia Basin at 6 p.m. Nov. 4. Third: Ontario native competes in ‘Face of Halloween’ for third year. Reported by Argus Observer. Ontario native Drew Rodriguez entered the national ‘Face of Halloween’ competition for the third consecutive year to benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Also in the news. More than a third of western states’ glacial cover has been lost since 1950s as planet warms, from Oregon Capital Chronicle. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 31, 2026 2:01

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Saturday, October 31. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. South southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Saturday Night: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Sunday: A chance of rain showers before 7am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy fog between 7am and 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. West northwest wind 2 to 9 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 3 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 21 miles per hour.

Right now. Air quality: A Q I 52 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Ontario station. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,160 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 6,320 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Nicole Albisu to retire as Ontario superintendent. Reported by Argus Observer. After 28 years with the Ontario School District — including 14 as superintendent — Nicole Albisu announced her plans to retire on June 30, 2027. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 30, 2026 2:17

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Friday, October 30. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northwest wind around 1 miles per hour. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Rain showers. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Right now. Air quality: A Q I 51 (Moderate), mostly PM2.5, Ontario station. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,360 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 6,360 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Wesley Duboise. Reported by Argus Observer. September 21, 1963 - October 24, 2026 Wesley “Wes” Duboise of Ontario, Oregon, passed away surrounded by loving family and friends October 24, 2026. Born in Kansas City, Missouri, Wes spent nearly his entire life in Ontario. Second: Fall Cleanup Program coming Nov. 16-20. Reported by Argus Observer. Ontario’s Public Works Department is hosting its annual fall cleanup. Learn deadlines, weight limits, and accepted yard debris for curbside pickup. Third: Results from bridge games Oct. 26, 28, 2026. Reported by Argus Observer. The Ontario Bridge Club meets on Monday and Wednesday to play bridge and is part of the American Contract Bridge League. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 29, 2026 1:34

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Thursday, October 29. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Today: Widespread frost before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. East wind around 2 miles per hour. Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. North northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. Northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Saturday: A slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. East northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,230 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 6,800 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Oct. 28, 2026 Subscribers of the Week. Reported by Argus Observer. Irene Mathews, of Ontario, and Matthew Walsh, of Fruitland Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Ontario. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 28, 2026 2:38

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Wednesday, October 28. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Today: Widespread frost and patchy fog before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 57. South wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Tonight: Widespread frost after 11pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. East southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Thursday: Widespread frost before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 55. East northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34. North northwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. East wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,220 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,230 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Dana Young: TVCC is a strong economic investment for our community. Reported by Argus Observer. TVCC President Dana Young, the institution breaks down its general fund revenue streams to offer full financial transparency to the Ontario and greater Treasure Valley communities. Second: Halloween festivities bring trunk-or-treats, haunted house to area communities. Reported by Argus Observer. Halloween events across the Western Treasure Valley include trunk-or-treats, a haunted house and family activities Oct. 29 to 31 in Ontario, Payette, Fruitland, Weiser, Nyssa and New Plymouth. Third: Ron Verini: Veterans bring resilience and humor home. Reported by Argus Observer. Ronald Verini reflects on how military life builds resilience, humor and lasting bonds, and how veterans bring those lessons home through service and community involvement across the Western Treasure Valley. Also in the news. Senior Living: Gentle exercise offers seniors movement, balance and community, from Argus Observer. More than a third of western states’ glacial cover has been lost since 1950s as planet warms, from Oregon Capital Chronicle. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 27, 2026 2:21

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Tuesday, October 27. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Today: Patchy frost between 7am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Southwest wind around 2 miles per hour. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 32. West wind around 1 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. South wind around 3 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57. Southeast wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,110 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,010 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Wild Rumours to perform at Four Rivers Cultural Center. Reported by Argus Observer. Catch 'Wild Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Experience' at Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario on Nov. 14. Get ticket prices and concert details here. Second: Betty Carter to receive outstanding community college board member award. Reported by Argus Observer. Betty Carter, of Ontario, will receive an award for her service on the Treasure Valley Community College Board of Education on at the Nov. 5 Howard Cherry Awards Banquet in Sunriver. Third: Kelly Dayley: Of such is the kingdom of heaven. Reported by Argus Observer. The Argus Observer weekly faith column features a rotation of writers from many different faiths and perspectives. This week's column is written by Kelly Dayley, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Also in the news. Halloween festivities bring trunk-or-treats, haunted house, from Argus Observer. Arsenic in drinking water threatens families in Malheur County mobile home parks, from OPB. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 26, 2026 2:44

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Monday, October 26. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Mostly cloudy. Low around 38, with temperatures rising to around 42 overnight. Northeast wind around 3 miles per hour. Monday: Areas of frost before 9am, then a chance of rain showers and patchy frost between 9am and 5pm. Partly sunny. High near 62, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. South southwest wind 2 to 12 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 33. South southwest wind 2 to 8 miles per hour. Tuesday: Patchy frost between 7am and 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 59. South wind around 5 miles per hour. Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 31. West southwest wind around 2 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,260 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,270 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Kelly Dayley: Of such is the kingdom of heaven. Reported by Argus Observer. The Argus Observer weekly faith column features a rotation of writers from many different faiths and perspectives. This week's column is written by Kelly Dayley, a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Second: Arsenic in drinking water threatens families in Malheur County mobile home parks. Reported by OPB. Some families living in mobile home parks in Malheur County have been dealing with arsenic in their drinking water supply for years. Third: Olivia Plummer. Reported by Argus Observer. January 04, 1938 - October 18, 2026 Olivia Plummer, 88, of Ontario, OR, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was the second child born to Demetrio and Dionisia Martinez on January 4, 1938, in Pharr, TX. Also in the news. Commentary: What people and computers say about the Northwest power supply, from Oregon Capital Chronicle. Donald "Mac" McIntyre, from Argus Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 25, 2026 2:36

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Sunday, October 25. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Widespread frost. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. Wind around 0 miles per hour. Sunday: Widespread frost before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. East wind around 2 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Low around 36, with temperatures rising to around 40 overnight. Northeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Monday: Areas of frost and a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. South southwest wind 0 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 0 to 5 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,410 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,050 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Arsenic in drinking water threatens families in Malheur County mobile home parks. Reported by OPB. Some families living in mobile home parks in Malheur County have been dealing with arsenic in their drinking water supply for years. Second: Olivia Plummer. Reported by Argus Observer. January 04, 1938 - October 18, 2026 Olivia Plummer, 88, of Ontario, OR, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was the second child born to Demetrio and Dionisia Martinez on January 4, 1938, in Pharr, TX. Third: Commentary: What people and computers say about the Northwest power supply. Reported by Oregon Capital Chronicle. The possibility of removing four Snake River dams — Ice Harbor Dam, Lower Monumental Dam, Little Goose Dam and Lower Granite Dam — has long been a contentious one that has generally split along party lines. Also in the news. Donald "Mac" McIntyre, from Argus Observer. Federal cases detail more than $3M in SNAP theft, from Argus Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 24, 2026 2:38

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Saturday, October 24. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Today: Widespread frost before 10am. Sunny, with a high near 59. South southeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Tonight: Widespread frost after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North northeast wind around 1 miles per hour. Sunday: Widespread frost before 11am. Partly sunny, with a high near 63. Southeast wind around 2 miles per hour. Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36. North wind around 3 miles per hour. Monday: Areas of frost before 10am, then a slight chance of rain showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. South southwest wind 3 to 7 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,310 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,180 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Arsenic in drinking water threatens families in Malheur County mobile home parks. Reported by OPB. Some families living in mobile home parks in Malheur County have been dealing with arsenic in their drinking water supply for years. Second: Olivia Plummer. Reported by Argus Observer. January 04, 1938 - October 18, 2026 Olivia Plummer, 88, of Ontario, OR, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2026. She was the second child born to Demetrio and Dionisia Martinez on January 4, 1938, in Pharr, TX. Third: Commentary: What people and computers say about the Northwest power supply. Reported by Oregon Capital Chronicle. The possibility of removing four Snake River dams — Ice Harbor Dam, Lower Monumental Dam, Little Goose Dam and Lower Granite Dam — has long been a contentious one that has generally split along party lines. Also in the news. Donald "Mac" McIntyre, from Argus Observer. Federal cases detail over $3M in SNAP theft, from Argus Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 23, 2026 3:01

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Friday, October 23. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Overnight: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 44, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. Northwest wind 9 to 23 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 38 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: Rain showers likely before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 17 to 22 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 35 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 31. Northwest wind 3 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 miles per hour. Saturday: Widespread frost between 9am and 10am. Sunny, with a high near 59. South southeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Saturday Night: Widespread frost after midnight. Mostly clear, with a low around 30. North northeast wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 1,090 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,360 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Commentary: What people and computers say about the Northwest power supply. Reported by Oregon Capital Chronicle. The possibility of removing four Snake River dams — Ice Harbor Dam, Lower Monumental Dam, Little Goose Dam and Lower Granite Dam — has long been a contentious one that has generally split along party lines. Second: Donald "Mac" McIntyre. Reported by Argus Observer. December 22, 1938 - October 15, 2026 Donald R. (Mac) McIntyre (87) passed away October 15th, 2026 in Ontario, OR. Don was born December 22nd, 1938 in Lakeview, SD. Third: Federal cases detail over $3M in SNAP theft. Reported by Argus Observer. Federal SNAP fraud cases involving more than $3 million in stolen benefits highlight a crime that affected Ontario residents in 2025. Also in the news. 1 dead, 3 children seriously injured after crash on Oregon highway, from KOIN 6. Three local governments seek protections in OTEC sale, from Argus Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 22, 2026 2:41

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Thursday, October 22. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Today: A slight chance of rain showers before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. East northeast wind 2 to 8 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent. Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm, then patchy fog and showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 47. North wind 5 to 21 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 36 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: Rain showers before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 59. Northwest wind around 23 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 36 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 80 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 32. Northwest wind 3 to 17 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 60. East northeast wind around 1 miles per hour.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 941 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,540 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: 1 dead, 3 children seriously injured after crash on Oregon highway. Reported by KOIN 6. A two-car crash on Highway 26 in Malheur County on Monday left one person dead and four others, including three children, seriously injured, Oregon State Police announced. Second: Three local governments seek protections in OTEC sale. Reported by Argus Observer. Third: Oct. 21, 2026 Subscribers of the Week. Reported by Argus Observer. Jeffrey Pitts MD, of Ontario, and Anita Butler, of Juntura Also in the news. Malheur County 4-H riders earn honors at ranch horse invitational, from Argus Observer. Harvest festival, book club and public meetings set for Oct. 23–28, from Argus Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

Oct 21, 2026 3:02

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Wednesday, October 21. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. East northeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Tonight: A slight chance of rain showers after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. North northwest wind 2 to 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 20 percent. Thursday: A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 6 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent. Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 44. Northwest wind 5 to 14 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 24 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 90 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Friday: A chance of rain showers before noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 62. Northwest wind around 16 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 26 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 40 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 996 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,450 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Harvest festival, book club and public meetings set for Oct. 23–28. Reported by Argus Observer. Explore western Treasure Valley events Oct. 23–28, including a free Harvest Festival, book club, story time and public meetings in Ontario, Payette, Fruitland, Vale and Weiser. Second: Doug Dean: The volcanic gold rush: A high-stakes battle over Oregon’s hidden treasure. Reported by Argus Observer. A massive lithium deposit beneath Malheur County’s McDermitt Caldera has sparked debate over clean-energy demand, mining profits, water risks, tribal cultural sites and the future of the region’s high-desert landscape. Third: Volunteers finish safety fence at Ontario’s Lanterman Kiwanis Park. Reported by Argus Observer. Ontario Kiwanis Club members and community volunteers completed a repurposed fence at Lanterman Kiwanis Park on Oct. 17 to help keep soccer balls out of the street and protect young players. Also in the news. Local Malheur County educators honored with top Oregon Science Teacher Association awards, from Argus Observer. City officials to replace excavation equipment, from Argus Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.

That's your morning in Ontario. Oregon Living gathers headlines and public information and links to the original sources. We are not an emergency service. For emergencies, follow official sources, or call 9 1 1. Have a good day.

Oct 20, 2026 2:36

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Good morning, Ontario. It's Tuesday, October 20. This is Morning in Ontario, from Oregon Living.

Here is the weather from the National Weather Service. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Northeast wind 0 to 3 miles per hour. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Northwest wind 1 to 5 miles per hour. Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. Northeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Wednesday Night: A chance of rain showers after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46. Northwest wind around 3 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 30 percent. Thursday: A chance of rain showers before noon, then showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. East northeast wind around 5 miles per hour. Chance of precipitation is 60 percent.

Right now. There are no active wildfire, weather or air quality alerts for this area in our latest check. Payette River near Payette Id: 865 cubic feet per second. Snake River at Nyssa: 7,450 cubic feet per second. For wildfire, evacuation, road and power details, use the official sources linked on our page.

Top local stories. First: Volunteers finish safety fence at Ontario’s Lanterman Kiwanis Park. Reported by Argus Observer. Ontario Kiwanis Club members and community volunteers completed a repurposed fence at Lanterman Kiwanis Park on Oct. 17 to help keep soccer balls out of the street and protect young players. Second: Local Malheur County educators honored with top Oregon Science Teacher Association awards. Reported by Argus Observer. Five educators from Malheur County were recognized for excellence in science and STEM education by the Oregon Science Teachers Association at its annual conference in Pendleton. Third: City officials to replace excavation equipment. Reported by Argus Observer. Ontario City Council voted 4-0 to purchase a 2027 Kenworth hydro excavation truck, replacing a 26-year-old vehicle essential for water and sewer repairs. Also in the news. Fall festival a hit for Ontario Center, from Argus Observer. Wes Higgins: God’s love leaves no room for intolerance, from Argus Observer. Full links are on the Oregon Living page.