A solemn proceeding in Malheur County Circuit Court on Friday, April 5, closed the criminal prosecution of the man who admitted killed Joseph Johnson, a Nyssa reserve officer. Johnson’s family submitted statements for the judge’s consideration.
Author: By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
Former Nyssa chief convicted of misconduct, sentenced to jail, loses badge
AROUND OREGON: A state judge sentenced Ray Rau, former Nyssa police chief, to 10 days in jail after convicting him of official misconduct in his duty as Tillamook police chief. Rau also had to surrender his police certification during a court proceeding on Wednesday, April 3, in Tillamook County Circuit Court.
Smith reports $1 million annual household income – but some sources aren’t clear
Greg Smith formed a consulting business at the same time he entered the Oregon House. He recently reported his annual household income has topped $1 million. A new ethics disclosure requirement may reveal more about where that money comes from.
PHOTOS: The hunt was on in Ontario for Sasquatch – scores get in on the fun
PHOTOS: Despite cool, rainy weather, about 200 people showed up for the hunt for the mythical Sasquatch in downtown Ontario on Saturday, Jan. 27.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Straight talk from Ontario school officials needed over closures
COMMENTARY: Officials with the Ontario School District have been less than candid about plans to close two schools. A change in tactics is needed, including more listening to parents and families.
Some improvements, but poverty among Malheur County children still high
CHILDREN OF POVERTY: Two new centers have opened to help Malheur County youth and Malheur County Judge Dan Joyce pledges to attack housing shortage. Experts say much remains to be done to reduce child poverty in the county.
EDITOR’S NOTE: How we reported on Ontario school closings
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Ontario School District sometime recently decided to close two elementary schools, merging student bodies. Here’s how the news team at the Enterprise did the reporting on this topic.
PHOTOS: Adults at Snake River prison turn into waiters, serving visiting senior citizens
The scene could have been from any community hall in Malheur County – a Christmas tree, Santa Claus and a holiday dinner served to chatting guests. This Senior Holiday Luncheon, though, was within the walls of Snake River Correctional Institution just outside Ontario. Adults being held in the minimum-security unit[Read More…]
Oregon’s new prison director views housing, jobs after release as essential
OREGON NEWS: A retired sheriff is called to take over the Oregon Department of Corrections. Mike Reese started Nov. 13 and is touring prisons to get immersed in agency issues.
Local legislators journey to Denmark with costs picked up by special interests
SPECIAL REPORT: Legislators head to Denmark to learn about energy efficiency in the company of utility lobbyists and executives. Only one took notes and another plagiarized the agenda in reporting on the trip.