Basque dancers will perform at an annual event on Feb. 29 in Ontario. (Submitted photo)
Here’s a digest of some of the Enterprise’s recent stories.
Walker challenges Wolfe for Malheur County sheriff’s seat
Casey Walker and Brian Wolfe are gearing up to start their campaigns for the county’s top law enforcement slot. The deadline to file to run for the position is March 10.
In Jordan Valley, partners build community center
The collaborative effort aims to build an 8,400 square-foot assembly hall in Jordan Valley. Plans now call for the community to raise $50,000.
NYSSA NEWS: Nyssa Church welcomes new pastor
New to both Nyssa Church of the Nazarene and the Nyssa community is Pastor Steve Wilson.
Basques ready to dance and dine at annual community celebration in Ontario
Now in its 73rd year, the annual Ontario Basque Charity Dinner and Dance is set for Saturday, Feb. 29, at Four Rivers Cultural Center. Doors open at 5:30. Tickets are $25. This year will feature the Boise-based Kalimotxo Cowboys as live entertainment.
Tiny homes for Ontario clear hurdle
Last week a judge rejected a request for an order to halt the homeless project in northeast Ontario. The tiny home project will go ahead under current plans to begin placing the structures at the site.
New amendments to cap and trade bill borrow from Republicans, Timber Unity
Democrats late Wednesday released another set of revisions to their legislation to control greenhouse gas emissions in Oregon that would delay impacts for rural Oregon and require state government to study its own impact on emissions. Sen. Lynn Findley of Vale sees one of his proposals added.
YOU’RE INVITED…
Time to learn, share ideas at our Town Hall on Homeless
Sorting fact from fiction is important on topics of community concern.
That’s why the Enterprise will host a a public Town Hall on Homelessness on Wednesday, Feb. 19, in Ontario. The event starts at 6 p.m. at Four Rivers Cultural Center and is free, featuring local experts and discussions about solutions.
We hope you will join us.
This is your chance to learn more about an issue that affects all of Malheur County.
You will get a chance to ask questions of the panel of local experts who are giving their time to help. You’ll get a chance to throw out ideas to help. And you’ll find out if there is something you personally can do.
Join us, won’t you?
YOUR SUBSCRIPTION MATTERS….
The Malheur Enterprise has earned a local and national reputation for tough but fair journalism.
That’s not by accident.
Subscribers play a huge role in transforming the Enterprise into the most potent media outlet in the area.
Why?
Because as the newspaper industry staggers under change, subscribers in Malheur County allow the Enterprise to buck the trend. We spend every dollar we can on the most important job – finding news and digging out the truth. We do so with high standards (see our principles HERE) and integrity. We are transparent about our work.
We are delighted so many of you have come aboard as subscribers, whether to the print version or our around-the-clock digital service.
We need more, because we want to do more.
At $5 a month, our digital subscription is a tremendous value. Five bucks is affordable but it means the world to all of us at the Enterprise.
Help us grow, help us be here for years to come and help us do more for you and the community.
Subscribe now – just a few moments HERE and you’re part of the family.
Questions? Suggestions? Reach Editor Les Zaitz directly at [email protected].
Thank you for your time today.