Obituaries from the Enterprise for the week of May 31, 2023.
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Two killed in highway head-on crash near Jordan Valley
Two people died in a head-on car accident near Jordan Valley, Sunday, May 21. The crash closed the highway for two hours.
Nyssa students heading to international conference
Three Nyssa High School students have qualified to represent the region at an international conference in Dallas focused on health care and science. The Health Occupations Students of America – known as Future Health Professionals, HOSA – is hosting its annual international conference at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center[Read More…]
Kitamura named to Oregon State University Board
Grant Kitamura, the co-owner and general manager of the onion packing firm Baker & Murakami Produce Co., in Ontario was recently selected by Gov. Tina Kotek to the Oregon State University Board.
TVCC to hold nurse training center fundraiser
The Treasure Valley Community College Foundation has collected nearly $10 million in state and federal grants and private donations to build the college’s Nursing and Allied Health Professions Center as the school kicks off the public fundraising campaign that will house the college’s nursing program.
Longtime Ontario contractor selected to state board on housing
Former Ontario mayor and longtime contractor Riley Hill was recently chosen to be on the Housing Production Advisory Council. The council is designed to find solutions to the state’s housing crisis.
Malheur County Sheriff Brian Wolfe will step down from post in April
Longtime local sheriff Brian Wolfe announced his retirement last week. Wolfe said he plans to step down officially in April, capping a 32-year career in local law enforcement.
Idaho House approves border switch idea
The Idaho House passed a non-binding memorial last week to authorize talks between the two states regarding a proposal to move Idaho’s border to include a number of Oregon counties.
Findley blocks access to records on his rail funding efforts, invoking immunity
State Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, decided last week to take the unusual step of invoking constitutional immunity to stymie a request for his state records regarding the Treasure Valley Reload Center.
New drug task force aims to curb county’s illegal narcotics trade
A new drug task force will combine resources from different police agencies in Malheur County. Officials are preparing to deploy the task force some time this spring.