NYSSA — For the kindgarteners from Nyssa Elementary School, their singing program included “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,” “Must Be Santa” and “Snowpants.” And grade by grade, students took the stage last Thursday to entertain parents and other relatives with a holiday concert in Nyssa High School’s auditorium. Kids couldn’t resist[Read More…]
Author: Les Zaitz – Malheur Enterprise
Malheur Enterprise starts campaign for journalism interns
Carolyn Agrimis and Max Egener, reporting interns at the Malheur Enterprise for summer 2018. The Enterprise is launching a fund-raising drive to continue the program and expand to three positions. The Malheur Enterprise needs your help raising $15,000 in tax deductible donations to fund at least two and perhaps three[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Vale vs Burns playoff game
Vale beat Burns 36-14 Saturday in state 3A playoff action in Burns. The Vikings now move on to the semi-finals, facing unbeaten Rainier in a Saturday game scheduled in Hermiston. Here are photos from the playoff game against Burns on Saturday, Nov.10.
COLUMN: Endorsements just one part of political conversation
Starting this week, the Malheur Enterprise will be voicing its opinion about selected measures and candidates for office. I’d like to explain our process. Our endorsements are meant to just add another voice to the public debate on these matters. We have no illusion that anyone will use our endorsements as[Read More…]
COLUMN: Interns brought talent, energy to Vale
Carolyn Agrimis and Max Egener, summer reporters at the Malheur Enterprise. (The Enteprise/Les Zaitz) The newsroom at the Malheur Enterprise is a little quieter this week. We’re missing our two summer reporters, Carolyn Agrimis and Max Egener. Last Friday was their final day on duty, the end of their paid[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: The public deserves stronger stand on records from Ontario officials
A curtain of secrecy has been added to the tools of government in Ontario. City officials say the public has no right to ask city councilors for their records about public affairs. That’s a terrible stance for the public, government and city councilors themselves. In Malheur County and across the[Read More…]
Adrian-Jordan Valley gets into football slugfest
ADRIAN – Coach Billy Wortman was still shaking his head this weekend about the football encounter his Adrian-Jordan Valley team had in Lowell. “I’ve never had to put up 80 points in order to win,” Wortman said. Last Friday’s 1A game against the Red Devils went on for nearly three[Read More…]
Montwheeler to claim abuse from childhood, seeks return to hospital
Anthony Montwheeler sits in the Malheur County Circuit Court during a trial earlier in the year. (The Enterprise/Jayme Fraser) VALE – People dating back to Anthony Montwheeler’s childhood are being called on to help get the accused murderer sent back to the Oregon State Hospital for treatment. Defense attorneys representing[Read More…]
New reporters help blanket Malheur County
The rush of news until now has kept me from an important duty – introducing you to some new faces around the Malheur Enterprise. Many of you have encountered these reporters in recent weeks. They have thrown themselves into their duty with relish. Let me tell you something about them.[Read More…]
Malheur County residents lose when government blunts the media
The Facebook post from Congressman Greg Walden caught my attention because he was in the neighborhood. “Thanks to the farmers, ranchers and community leaders who joined me for a conversation on trade, the farm bill and other issues impacting those who grow our food,” the Hood River Congressman said, posting[Read More…]