SPECIAL REPORT: Contract awarded without bidding ensnares Greg Smith in another controversy. This time, it is in his role with Boardman’s Columbia Development Authority.
Author: By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
Million-dollar jump in costs adds new strain to struggling Nyssa rail project
As the Nyssa rail project costs mount, Sen. Lynn Findley’s description of finances are considered “confusing or delusional” and Greg Smith says he agrees.
Poll: Oregon governor’s race a dead heat between Drazan, Kotek
Poll shows close Republican Christine Drazan and Democrat Tina Kotek in a virtual tie while nonpartisan Betsy Johnson trails ahead of the November election.
Johnson gains support from some Malheur leaders in bid for governor
Some local officials ordinarily aligned with GOP candidates are supporting Betsy Johnson in her run for Oregon governor. She’s on the ballots as nonaffiliated.
Findley tells legislators that extra $3 million will finish rail center, get it running
The state is giving the Treasure Valley Reload Center another $3 million in public meeting after state Sen. Lynn Findley of Vale assured legislators that would finish the project. Records of the Malheur County Development Corp. show otherwise.
Legislators green light more money for Treasure Valley Reload Center
A legislative subcommittee on Wednesday, Sept. 21, approved giving $3 million to the Treasure Valley Reload Center to help close a budget shortfall. The request now goes to the full legislative Emergency Board on Friday, Sept. 23.
DA orders reload center documents released, imposes fine on county’s development company
Records showing cost overruns and wetland details of Treasure Valley Reload Center are ordered released to the Malheur Enterprise. The disclosure is being compelled at the order of Malheur County District Attorney Dave Goldthorpe.
Adrian’s Two Rivers Park Celebration was a big hit with chili, cars and crowds
The chili was hot, the cars were shiny and the kids were busy at the 13th annual Two Rivers Park Celebration in Adrian on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Ontario mother sentenced to prison for abusing 5-month-old twins
An Ontario woman pleaded no contest to charges she injured her infant twin daughters. She has been sentenced to prison.
Malheur County left out of state program to improve legal help for children, parents
Giving Malheur County children and their sruggling families a chance at a more normal life could happen with a state program not yet operating in eastern Oregon for lack of funding.