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Just 10 days after our investigative report on Greg Smith, the board that oversees his work at the Columbia Development Authority took action. The board voted to roll back a big salary increase – and have Smith pay back the extra pay.

We work hard to hold public officials accountable, and others in the profession take note.

The efforts by the Enterprise to get public records got national attention on Thursday. One of the nation’s top journalism organizations carried this story: An Oregon paper was repeatedly denied public records. Its fight for transparency ended in a major victory.

And Portland’s KGW included Enterprise Publisher Les Zaitz in a recent look at efforts around Oregon to rebuild journalism through nonprofits; Nonprofit news orgs aim to fill the void left by Oregon’s receding print publications

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Meantime, here’s what we’ve covered in recent days to give you stories you won’t find anywhere else.

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Smith loses big pay increase, faces salary repayment in controversy over his conduct
AROUND OREGON: A public board Friday ordered that pay raises for Greg Smith and his staff at the Columbia Development Authority be revoked. The move may cost Smith more than…
21 Sep 2024
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Smith loses big pay increase, faces salary repayment in controversy over his conduct
AROUND OREGON: A public board Friday ordered that pay raises for Greg Smith and his staff at the Columbia Development Authority be revoked. The move may cost Smith more than…
21 Sep 2024
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Ontario officials seek ordinance to rein in short-term rentals
ONTARIO – The Ontario Planning Commission is pondering a new ordinance to govern short-term rentals that include Airbnbs and other companies that are not allowed under current city code.“Technically if…
26 Sep 2024
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Ontario officials seek ordinance to rein in short-term rentals
ONTARIO – The Ontario Planning Commission is pondering a new ordinance to govern short-term rentals that include Airbnbs and other companies that are not allowed under current city code.“Technically if…
26 Sep 2024
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Middle school student wins parade theme contest for Ontario parade
An Ontario Middle School student wrote a winning essay proposing the theme of the Winter Wonderland parade in Ontario in December.
25 Sep 2024
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Middle school student wins parade theme contest for Ontario parade
An Ontario Middle School student wrote a winning essay proposing the theme of the Winter Wonderland parade in Ontario in December.
25 Sep 2024
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Ranchers seek answers, voice frustration during Vale town hall on wildfires
A town hall session, Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Vale produced questions and frustration but the bottom line is significant relief for cattle producers hammered by summer wildfires won’t arrive any…
24 Sep 2024
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Ranchers seek answers, voice frustration during Vale town hall on wildfires
A town hall session, Wednesday, Sept. 18, in Vale produced questions and frustration but the bottom line is significant relief for cattle producers hammered by summer wildfires won’t arrive any…
24 Sep 2024
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Sheriff vows to clean up homeless RV encampment near Ontario
Local officials plan to meet Tuesday, Sept. 24, to gather input and set the stage for a plan to remove RVs from an area in northwest Ontario dubbed “The Flats.”
25 Sep 2024
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Sheriff vows to clean up homeless RV encampment near Ontario
Local officials plan to meet Tuesday, Sept. 24, to gather input and set the stage for a plan to remove RVs from an area in northwest Ontario dubbed “The Flats.”
25 Sep 2024
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Oregon DMV error registered 1,259 noncitizens to vote, nine voted
The numbers shared Monday are higher than previously acknowledged and come after an extensive review of voter registrations.
24 Sep 2024
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Oregon DMV error registered 1,259 noncitizens to vote, nine voted
The numbers shared Monday are higher than previously acknowledged and come after an extensive review of voter registrations.
24 Sep 2024
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Vale educator named Regional Teacher of the Year
A Willowcreek Elementary English teacher was among 18 educators selected as Regional Teacher of the Year on Thursday, Sept. 19. Kim Worley, an educator at Willowcreek, part of the Vale…
20 Sep 2024
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Vale educator named Regional Teacher of the Year
A Willowcreek Elementary English teacher was among 18 educators selected as Regional Teacher of the Year on Thursday, Sept. 19. Kim Worley, an educator at Willowcreek, part of the Vale…
20 Sep 2024
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TVCC director talks about his path to college
Daniel Liera-Huchim, Treasure Valley Community College’s director of student relations and equity was among the first in his family to attend college. 
21 Sep 2024
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TVCC director talks about his path to college
Daniel Liera-Huchim, Treasure Valley Community College’s director of student relations and equity was among the first in his family to attend college. 
21 Sep 2024
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Schaffeld runs wild to help Vale post 48-19 non-league triumph over Baker
Vale’s vaunted run game rolled over Baker, 49-19, in a non-league prep football contest Friday, Sept. 20.
23 Sep 2024
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Schaffeld runs wild to help Vale post 48-19 non-league triumph over Baker
Vale’s vaunted run game rolled over Baker, 49-19, in a non-league prep football contest Friday, Sept. 20.
23 Sep 2024
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
24 Sep 2024
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
24 Sep 2024
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Obituary for the Enterprise, for the week of September 25, 2024: Ruth House
Obituary for the Enterprise, for the week of September 26, 2024: Ruth House
25 Sep 2024
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Obituary for the Enterprise, for the week of September 25, 2024: Ruth House
Obituary for the Enterprise, for the week of September 26, 2024: Ruth House
25 Sep 2024

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