Letters: Time to protect Owyhee is now
In a letter to the editor, Ontario resident Eddie Melendrez urges protection of the Owyhee Canyonlands.
Business & economy
Smith-led business center falls far short of goals, gets shuttered
Newly-released public records show that the Small Business Development Center operated out of Eastern Oregon University was producing few of the new jobs expected. The university was ordered by a district attorney to release documents related to a center managed by Greg Smith, a state legislator.
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Auditors find Smith-run agency operates without approved budget, violating law
The public agency in charge of transforming a former military base into an industrial complex operates wiithout a legally-required approved budget, auditors have found. The Columbia Development Authority in Boardman is managed by Greg Smith – a Republican legislator who sits on the Legislature’s budget committee.
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Kotek calls for special session to cover costs of record wildfire season
Gov. Tina Kotek calls for a special session in December as the state owes more than $200 million from fighting than 2,000 fires this summer and fall.
Classifieds from the Enterprise, for the week of November 27, 2024
Classifieds from the Enterprise, for the week of November 27, 2024
Obituary for the Enterprise, for the week of November 27, 2024: DonaRae Jacobs
Obituary for the Enterprise, for the week of November 27, 2024: DonaRae Jacobs
Pioneer Place dips into funding for upgrades to stave off closure
Malheur County’s only nursing home will remain open as officials find money to make vital fire safety improvements. The board of Pioneer Place acted after county officials recently turned down a reuest for $61,000.
Coming Up: Thanksgiving feast and Christmas events set in Malheur County
The holidays are in full swing, with a turkey dinner, bazaars, concerts, parades and more on the calendar in Malheur County.
PHOTOS: Festival of Trees dazzles in Ontario
Ribbons, glitter and even tiny elves decked the hall Nov. 21-23 as the annual Festival of Trees took the spotlight at Four Rivers Cultural Center in Ontario.
PHOTOS: Adrian pulls out win in last minute, gains chance at state football title
PHOTOS: The Adrian Antelopes faced a tied ball game with less than a minute to go. A late touchdown gave the Lops the win over Crane on Saturday, Nov. 23.
Auditors find Smith-run agency operates without approved budget, violating law
The public agency in charge of transforming a former military base into an industrial complex operates wiithout a legally-required approved budget, auditors have found. The Columbia Development Authority in Boardman is managed by Greg Smith – a Republican legislator who sits on the Legislature’s budget committee.
Still a lot of football left for Malheur County – in an historic season
Three Malheur County football teams – Vale, Adrian and Harper – made history on Saturday, Nov. 23, winning their state semifinal matchups to advance to their respective state title games next weekend.