Democracy Day is observed Sunday, Sept. 15, and it’s a good time to look at Oregon’s track record with electoral participation and reforms.
Commentary
Commentary: Oregon Republicans oppose rank choice voting, while Idaho GOP splits on the issue
Ranked choice voting has drawn firm GOP opposition in Oregon, but a measure in Idaho is even more controversial.
Community Voices: Vale Senior Center busy with events, upgrades
The Vale Senior Center offers an array of activities, meals and events in the facility each month.
Letter: Reader protests firing of Ontario center exec
In letters to the editor, Ontario resident Jean Findley objects to the recent firing of the executive director at Four Rivers Cultural Center.
How the Enterprise covered wildfires ravaging Malheur County
COMMENTARY: When a major emergency hits Malheur County, the small news team at the Enterprise reacts quickly. The reporters know those in the community need accurate information – and fast. Here’s how we covered the recent fires.
Letter: Veteran, atheist says schools should educate, not indoctrinate
A Vale resident and veteran writes about his experience as an atheist veteran, calling for schools to educate, not indoctrinate.
Letter to the Editor: Veteran urges support for Owyhee designation
A veteran pens a letter supporting a proposal to designate a national monument in the Owyhee Canyonlands.
Letters: Staying connected in Arock
In a letter, Arock Postmaster Nealann Davis offers a tribute to the 4th of July, communication, service and staying connected.
COLUMN: Some public officials seem intent on keeping citizens away from records
COMMENTARY: Access to government records is key to checking on the performance of officials. Increasingly, public officials are making it harder to get documents that belong to the public.
Letters: SNAP benefits aid most vulnerable citizens
In a letter to the editor, Eddie Melendrez urges Congress to continue SNAP benefits for the country’s needy.