One way the Malheur Enterprise helps journalism and brings more coverage to the community is taking aboard interns. Our two reporters put in a great summer on behalf of readers in Malheur County.

EDITORIAL: Ontario city officials say its councilors have no legal duty to reveal records about public business that they hold. Oregon law, though, wants transparency: “Every person has a right to inspect any public record of any public body in this state.”

Master fiddler Kelly Thibodeaux will be entertaining audiences with honky-tonk music and dancing on Thursday, Sept. 27 at 6 p.m at Wadleigh Park in Vale.

The future and safety of the main active ingredient in a popular weed and grass killer, glyphosate, is now uncertain. Monsanto's Roundup is at stake following a recent court decision in California.

The 10th annual Classics on the Grass car show was held on Saturday at the Rivers Park in Adrian. The show featured 40 original classics or authentically restored cars.

The $5.7 million project to bring arsenic levels down in Nyssa's drinking water is about to go on line. The city's new water treatment plant will be finished by the middle of October.

Plagued by injuries to key players, the Vale Vikings fell short against Weiser, losing 31-16 Friday night.

The Idaho Cowboys Association's largest rodeo, the Bulls and Broncs Extravaganza, kicks off this Saturday at 6:30 p.m. at the Oregon Trail Arena in Nyssa.

The Ontario Tigers won their first league opener, defeating La Grande 35-14 Friday night.

Vale High School celebrated its homecoming last week. The week of festivities ended with an assembly honoring local ranchers and farmers, a downtown noise parade, a football game and high school dance. Gracee Jacobs and Tanner Hamilton were crowned homecoming queen and king.

Jobs available include business manager, ranch hand, maintenance worker, construction manager.

A state psychiatrist described in a report his six-hour interview with Anthony Montwheeler last year to evaluate whether he is fit for trial. Montwheeler is accused of aggravated murder, assault and kidnapping. The report, under seal for months, was made public after an appeal by the Malheur Enterprise.

If Multnomah County Circuit Judge Thomas Ryan decides this week that Montwheeler is unfit for the case to continue, he would order Montwheeler to the Oregon State Hospital for treatment until his condition has improved. A hearing that could run the full week started Monday with testimony from Dr. Octavio Choi of the Oregon State Hospital.

Vale High School's Future Farmers of America class stood out against the competition at this year's Oregon State Fair in Salem.

A fast Nyssa team won 11-0 against Four Rivers, who are building into their second season with a young team.