Malheur County is located in the southeast corner of Oregon and is the second largest county in the state. It is bordered by Idaho to the east, Harney County to the north, Grant County to the south, and Baker County to the west. The county seat is Vale, and the largest city is Ontario.

The county was created in 1887 from the southern portion of Baker County and named after the Malheur River, which runs through the county. The economy of Malheur County is largely based on agriculture, with wheat, hay, and potatoes being the main crops. The county is also home to several large ranches and cattle operations.

The county government is made up of a three-member Board of County Commissioners, who are elected to four-year terms. The county also has a Sheriff's Office, a District Attorney's Office, a Circuit Court, and a number of other departments and offices.

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