Your Sunday update from the Malheur Enterprise

Good morning!

We’re about a month from Election Day in Oregon and around the country.

The political season is rather low key in Malheur County this year as there are no hot races in county or state offices locally. Ballots go out next week.

The attention will be on Ontario, where three people are running for mayor and five seeking the three seats on the Ontario City Council.

Count on the team at the Enterprise to bring you insightful coverage of these races and the candidates. And remember to mark your calendar for 6 p.m. Oct. 19, when the Enterprise teams up with the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce for a forum featuring the Ontario candidates at Treasure Valley Community College.

Oddly, the seven people running for seats on the Nyssa City Council have been largely silent. None has returned the candidate questionnaire provided by the Enterprise to learn what they would do in public office. We’ll be reaching out to find out how candidates intend voters to learn about their positions.

Meantime, here’s some of the recent work done by your team at the Malheur Enterprise and our partners at Oregon Capital Chronicle.

Football scores

Ontario 32, Burns 7

Adrian 22, Elgin 6

Nyssa 68, McLoughlin 6

Spray/Mitchell/Wheeler 50, Harper 6

Vale: Had the night off

County considers hiring consultant to push plans for industrial park near Nyssa
County leaders are contemplating engaging a Portland firm to help them devise a future blueprint for the 220-acre plot.
County considers hiring consultant to push plans for industrial park near Nyssa
County leaders are contemplating engaging a Portland firm to help them devise a future blueprint for the 220-acre plot.
Vale Alumni set to honor 5 at annual banquet
A packed house is expected for the annual Vale Alumni Association Hall of Fame induction event on Oct. 22. Honorees this year are Dwight and Karlene Keller, Bob Crawford and…
Vale Alumni set to honor 5 at annual banquet
A packed house is expected for the annual Vale Alumni Association Hall of Fame induction event on Oct. 22. Honorees this year are Dwight and Karlene Keller, Bob Crawford and…
LETTER: Come to the Vale FFA Auction
The Vale FFA Auction is a fall tradition, and reader Frances Rempel urges the community to come out and support this fundraiser for local youth.
LETTER: Come to the Vale FFA Auction
The Vale FFA Auction is a fall tradition, and reader Frances Rempel urges the community to come out and support this fundraiser for local youth.
Enterprise donates penalty fee to journalist fund that helps with government records access
A $200 penalty paid by Malheur Couny’s development company is going into an Oregon fund to help journalists get government records.
Enterprise donates penalty fee to journalist fund that helps with government records access
A $200 penalty paid by Malheur Couny’s development company is going into an Oregon fund to help journalists get government records.
Million-dollar jump in costs adds new strain to struggling Nyssa rail project
As the Nyssa rail project costs mount, Sen. Lynn Findley’s description of finances are considered “confusing or delusional” and Greg Smith says he agrees.
Million-dollar jump in costs adds new strain to struggling Nyssa rail project
As the Nyssa rail project costs mount, Sen. Lynn Findley’s description of finances are considered “confusing or delusional” and Greg Smith says he agrees.
DACA ruled unlawful by federal appeals court, but program continues for now
The future of DACA is up in the air after a federal court rules it is unlawful, sending the challenge back to a lower court. Those enrolled now remain in…
DACA ruled unlawful by federal appeals court, but program continues for now
The future of DACA is up in the air after a federal court rules it is unlawful, sending the challenge back to a lower court. Those enrolled now remain in…
Vale School District resource officer aims to build relationships, connections with students
Officials believe new school resource officer at the Vale School District will add value to the educational experience of students.
Vale School District resource officer aims to build relationships, connections with students
Officials believe new school resource officer at the Vale School District will add value to the educational experience of students.

‘Journey’ into local history

Our annual publication sharing history stories from Malheur County is out and you can get your free copy at the Enterprise office and local museums. You’ll learn about the people and places that have made our community strong.

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