State Sen. Lynn Findley continued efforts to stall Oregon Senate action but the move cost him a chance to keep his office another term.
Author: Les Zaitz
Key measures for Malheur County flunk Republican demand for readability
Republican legislators developed a sudden concern that summaries of legislation aren’t readable. Their statements on the issue don’t pass readability muster, the Enteeprise found.
Entire school boards quit over ethics rule, but reappointments expected
School districts across Malheur County are operating without school boards after members resigned. They did so ahead of a deadline to file new ethics statements. A county board is expected to appoint many back to their seats.
NYSSA MOURNS: A ‘goofball with a master’s degree’ remembered at police memorial in Nyssa
NYSSA MOURNS – Thousands attend the celebration of life ceremony on Saturday, April 22, to honor Joseph “JJ” Johnson. The reserve police corporal died a week earler, killed while on duty for the Nyssa Police Department.
NYSSA MOURNS: Procession winds into Nyssa to memorialize Cpl Joseph Johnson
NYSSA MOURNS: Police officers, firefighters and medics escorted the family of Joseph “JJ” Johnson from Ontario to Nyssa on Saturday, April 22, for a public memorial. Along the 12-mile route, people stood quietly, some holding flags, others saluting out of respect.
NYSSA MOURNS: What you need to know for Saturday’s event
NYSSA MOURNS: Here’s information on where the procession will travel on Saturday, April 15, in honor of Joseph “JJ” Johnson along with details on parking and seating at the Nyssa ceremony.
NYSSA MOURNS: ODOC honor guard leads ceremony at high school track meet
NYSSA MOURNS: At a traditional high school track meet, the athletes, coaches and spectators stood for a moment of silence on Friday, April 21. They were remembered Joseph “JJ” Johnson, the reserve corporal from the Nyssa Police Department who died on duty Saturday, April 15.
Route for procession for slain officer released, starts in south Ontario
A procession in honor of slain police Cpl. Joseph Johnson will move through Ontario on Saturday, April 22, before travelng to Nyssa. Scores of police and fire vehicles from across the West are expected to join the procession.
Police seek public tips to track suspect’s movements, possible helpers over 36 hours
A Nyssa man has been charged with aggravated murder in the killing of Joseph Johnson, a Nyssa Police Department reserve corporal. Police are investigating whether anyone helped Rene Castro, 36, evade arrest for nearly two days.
Procession, public memorial service for Nyssa corporal is scheduled for Saturday
A public memorial service to honor Joseph Johnson, Nyssa reserve polcie corporal killed on duty, is scheudled at Nyssa High School for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22. Organizers are making arrangements to provide for an expected overflowing crowd.
