For the first time in three years, the Four Rivers Children’s Community Theatre is putting on a live performance, this time with a local cast for “101 Dalmatians.”
Author: By Les Zaitz - The Enterprise
Former resident of controversial Alameda Drive home dies in pedestrian accident
An Ontario man was struck and killed on Sunday, Oct. 16, as he walked in a highway traffic lane east of Vale, the Oregon State Police report.
Good crowd, active bidders show up for annual Vale FFA auction
Bidders could buy cupcakes, unique woodwork or bales of hay at the annual Vale FFA auction held Saturday, Oct. 15. The total raised beat last year’s event.
More contract troubles dog Smith in public work as business awarded without bidding
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.
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.