Jessica Bates sued the state after she was turned down for adoption because she won’t support gender identity choices of the children. A U.S. District Court judge has ruled against her, saying refusing to “respect a child’s LGBTQ+ identity imposes collateral harm” on a child’s development and well-being.
Author: Les Zaitz – Malheur Enterprise
Malheur County meetings will take pulse on tourism potential
Meetings are on tap in Nyssa, Vale and Ontario this November to explore the region’s tourism potential and explore ways to coordinate efforts.
Commentary: Citizens are winners in Enterprise lawsuit over public records
COMMENTARY: The settlement of a lawsuit filed by the Enterprise over public records offers the promise of more information for the public and increased transparency in Malheur County government.
State orders halt to contractor to halt mining, restore Jasmine Slope land
A contractor has been ordered to halt illegal mining on Jasmine Slope property north of Ontario and restore the land to ‘pre-mining condition.’
Commentary: Reporting on shocking killing requires sensitivity, dedication to facts
COMMENTARY: How the Malheur Enterprise approached its duty to report on the death of Joseph “JJ” Johnson in Nyssa.
Life-saving Ontario boy has advice for other students: ‘Be aware.’
An alert 11-year-old heard a strange noise one morning as he left his Ontario house. His quick response is credited with saving his neighbor’s life.
Vale irrigation district faces $15 million lawsuit over worker death
A lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court on March 8 faults the Vale Oregon Irrigation District in the 2021 death of Johnathan Harrison in a worksite rollover wreck.
A ‘pivot’ for Nyssa reload project: Court asking legislators for $8.5 million to finish the job
Malheur County officials are taking the leading in asking the state for more money to finish the Treasure Valley Reload Center. The timing of resuming construction at the Nyssa site depends on when money can flow.
Federal bill will boost projects for TVCC, food hub, irrigation district in Malheur County
Congress is expected to approve a budget bill that send millions of dollars to efforts in Malheur County. Funding includes allocations to help construct a new nursing school building at TVCC, create a community food hub, and jumpstart a key irrigation project.
State eyes ways to restart migrant ed enrollment in Nyssa
Department of Education officials say restarting Nyssa’s migrant education program is a matter of urgency, as the investigation into improper enrollments continues.