Commissioners expect the investigation to result in a “letter of education” to Rep. Greg Smith, the longtime legislator from Heppner.
Business & economy
Kotek appoints Longoni to border board
A local realtor was appointed to Oregon border board.
Oregon Legislature gets to work on budget, transportation and other issues
Transportation, housing and a plan for state spending were among the key concerns for Oregon legislators, as the 2025 session got underway Tuesday, Jan. 21.
Border board awards Edge Performance $400,000 to expand, add 14 jobs
A longtime Ontario business received a $400,000 grant from the board in charge of spurring economic development to expand and add 14 jobs.
For Halcoms, community service is a part of business
Brian Halcom started his Ontario insurance agency 35 years ago. Working with his wife Fran, Halcom State Farm Insurance is a presence at just about every community effort. The company was cited as Business of the Year by the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce.
Electric Slide: Oregon’s new electric truck rule is disrupting the state’s transportation industry
The company that builds diesel trucks in Oregon has stopped selling them in the state, as a new rule takes effect. Company officials say Oregon’s long hauls and lack of charging stations for the big trucks make the requirements unworkable.
Adrian man with troubled financial past seeks millions from public for Vale project
SPECIAL REPORT: Columbia Sportswear, said to support a major Vale project, has never heard of it, an investigation by the Malheur Enterprise established. The man promoting revitalization in Vale has a troubled financial history, records show.
Ontario couple plan play cafe for kids and parents
An Ontario couple are planning to open a play cafe for kids and parents in 2025
2024: Megafires top big stories of the year
Wildfires, school closures, student success, drug cartels and a football dynasty all made headlines in 2024. Here’s a look at the top stories from the Enterprise.
Oregon’s Salinas, Merkley join Maryland’s Raskin to seek ban on election betting
The proposed ban comes after online betting markets accepted hundreds of millions in bets on the 2024 election