Brian Wolfe, Malheur County sheriff, joined a lawsuit filed in federal court to declare Measure 114 unconstitutional and an injunction that stops the state from enforcing a provision limiting gun magazine capacity.
Local government
State legislator aims to get out of deposition in Enterprise public records lawsuit
In legal filings, Greg Smith, a state representative from Heppner, argued a lawsuit accusing him of illegally destroying and withholding public records as part of his economic development work in Malheur County should be dismissed.
Malheur County sheriff won’t make enforcement of new gun law a priority
A new new gun law, passed by voter’s Nov. 8, produced a run on sales of weapons at Malheur Drug in Vale. Meanwhile, Brian Wolfe, Malheur County sheriff, said he will not make enforcing the measure a priority.
Reload project managers mum on interest costs for contractors
Treasure Valley Reload project officials aren’t saying if they’ve complied with contract requirements to put some funds in escrow and pay interest on that money to contractors working on the rail center.
Folden reflects on election victory, sets her sights on city service
Voters gave longtime Ontario resident Debbie Folden a clear victory in the Nov 8 election as she upset incumbent Riley Hill.
Candidates in Nyssa, Vale and Ontario win seats after election
While still unofficial, results from the Nov. 8 election show few major changes in key leadership positions in the small towns in Malheur County.
County brings in Portland firm to revive work on developing Nyssa industrial park
Malheur County wants to find out if, and how, it can develop a 140-acre plot north of Nyssa and approved a contract last week with a Portland firm to study the economic prospects for the property. (The Enterprise/FILE)
Ontario voters speak ‘loud and clear’ in mayoral race
Two former Ontario elected leaders say a string of controversies trailed Mayor Riley Hill and probably played a role in his defeat during the Nov. 8 election.
Folden ‘beyond excited’ to take over as Ontario mayor following election
Newly-elected Ontario Mayor Debbie Folden said she is ready to roll up her sleeves and get busy after the Nov. 8 election.
New Ontario fire chief aims to keep the focus on people first, public safety always
Clint Benson was officially selected as the new Ontario Fire $ Rescue chief last week. Benson takes over from longtime chief Terry Leighton, who will retire.
