The Malheur County Development Corporation – the public board appointed by the county to oversee the Treasure Valley Reload Center – hoped to secure millions from the Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board but the effort failed last week. The company also had no records backing a claim that another $1 million source was lined up. The Malheur County. Court on Wednesday, Dec. 14, will consider again giving the project $2 million more.
Special Reports
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.
Senator defends push for $3 million; records contradict his rail project claims
Malheur County’s state senator insisted $3 million would make the Treasure Valley Reload Center usable. At the time, he had in his own files reports showing far more was needed, an investigation by the Enterprise has established.
Malheur history: Ontario temple emerges to offer spirituality, hope
This article is from the Enterprise’s annual history magazine, “Journey Into Malheur County’s Rich History.” Copies of Journey are available for free at the Enterprise office and at local businesses in the area. ONTARIO – In 1947, as snow padded the quiet streets of Ontario, more than a hundred Japanese-Americans[Read More…]
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.
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.
OUR SERIES: Fentanyl in Malheur County
Fentanyl is disrupting lives in Malheur County and a special series by the Malheur Enterprise examines the impacts and introduces you to the people who confront the community crisis.
PART 2: SNEAKY KILLER: Fentanyl in Malheur County – a medic trains crews to help
Ambulance supervisor Samantha Chamberlain says overdoses are on the rise in Malheur County. The Enterprise talks with people on the frontline of the fentanyl surge in the special report Sneaky Killer: Fentanyl in Malheur County.
PART 2: SNEAKY KILLER: Fentanyl in Malheur County – a nurse sees repeat users
Children as young as 13 are showing up as overdose cases, says Madison Hartung, an emergency room nurse in Ontario. The Enterprise talks with people on the frontline of the fentanyl surge in the special report Sneaky Killer: Fentanyl in Malheur County.
Part 2: SNEAKY KILLER – A deputy steps up to help
Sheriff’s Deputy Haylee Harding sees a need for greater awareness of the dangers of fentanyl. The Enterprise talks with people on the frontline of the fentanyl surge in the special report Sneaky Killer: Fentanyl in Malheur County.