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Malheur County is deeply affected by what happens in Washington, D.C., and President Trump is making good on his promise to remake federal government.

But tracking real impacts isn’t easy at this point. Today, for instance, federal employees are under a deadline to signal that they will take a buyout from their job. Malheur County has about 200 federal employees. The administration hopes to cut up to 10% of the federal work force.

We’ll track developments here as we can and ask federal employees to reach out to us, privately if necessary, to help us. And much of Malheur County’s land is in federal ownership and money to tend that land – roads, wildlife and resources – is in the federal budget. It’s not clear yet how the budget reductions being sought will affect all of that.

The changes will play out over weeks and months and at the Enterprise we’ll do our best to bring you facts – not rumors, not guesswork. Readers are welcome to suggest stories, report what they are experiencing or otherwise help with reporting on this important topic. Send me a message at [email protected].

No other news organization in the area can provide this kind of deep reporting. It’s not easy and it’s expensive. But we consider it our duty to you and to the community. When something big happening, you can always count on the Enterprise to get it fast, to get it right, and leave peddling rumors to others. Your support by subscribing or donating makes it possible.

Here’s recent reporting for our team and other colleagues in Oregon.

–Les Zaitz, editor and publisher

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Owens introduces legislation to study Greater Idaho cause
Despite disagreeing with the movement to shift central and eastern Oregon to Idaho, Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, introduced legislation that would create a study group to make recommendations on advancing…
5 Feb 2025
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Owens introduces legislation to study Greater Idaho cause
Despite disagreeing with the movement to shift central and eastern Oregon to Idaho, Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, introduced legislation that would create a study group to make recommendations on advancing…
5 Feb 2025
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On a frigid morning, teams move to survey Malheur County’s homeless residents
Nonprofit workers and volunteers combed Malheur County to find homeless residents to learn about their lives. Results from the annual Point-In-Time count on Jan. 30 will guide practices to help…
5 Feb 2025
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On a frigid morning, teams move to survey Malheur County’s homeless residents
Nonprofit workers and volunteers combed Malheur County to find homeless residents to learn about their lives. Results from the annual Point-In-Time count on Jan. 30 will guide practices to help…
5 Feb 2025
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The state won’t recoup millions if Treasure Valley Reload sells; where money goes is unclear
Malheur County, not the state, is in line for most of the proceeds if the Treasure Valley Reload Center is to sell to a national railroad company.
4 Feb 2025
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The state won’t recoup millions if Treasure Valley Reload sells; where money goes is unclear
Malheur County, not the state, is in line for most of the proceeds if the Treasure Valley Reload Center is to sell to a national railroad company.
4 Feb 2025
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Federal officials shut down Oregon agency funding over ‘concerns’ with Smith pay
A federal agency is questioning why there is no documentation for Greg Smith’s work for a rural public agency while he’s at the Legislature. The agency stopped funding for Smith’s…
3 Feb 2025
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Federal officials shut down Oregon agency funding over ‘concerns’ with Smith pay
A federal agency is questioning why there is no documentation for Greg Smith’s work for a rural public agency while he’s at the Legislature. The agency stopped funding for Smith’s…
3 Feb 2025
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Friends of the Owyhee celebrate 10 years of ‘connecting to the land’
Tim Davis, executive director of Friends of the Owyhee, reflects on the group’s efforts to preserve and protect the resources of the vast canyonlands. The group celebrates its 10-year anniversary…
4 Feb 2025
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Friends of the Owyhee celebrate 10 years of ‘connecting to the land’
Tim Davis, executive director of Friends of the Owyhee, reflects on the group’s efforts to preserve and protect the resources of the vast canyonlands. The group celebrates its 10-year anniversary…
4 Feb 2025
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Vale High School senior wins local American Legion speech contest
A Vale High School senior will compete for the state American Legion public speaking title.
5 Feb 2025
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Vale High School senior wins local American Legion speech contest
A Vale High School senior will compete for the state American Legion public speaking title.
5 Feb 2025
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Broadway duo to bring show to Ontario
A singing and dancing married couple will bring their Broadway-themed show to the Four Rivers Cultural Center on Saturday, Feb. 8.
31 Jan 2025
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Broadway duo to bring show to Ontario
A singing and dancing married couple will bring their Broadway-themed show to the Four Rivers Cultural Center on Saturday, Feb. 8.
31 Jan 2025
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Barker, Campbell win firefighter, rookie awards for service to Nyssa Fire Department
A pair of Nyssa volunteer firefighters were named Firefighter of the Year and Rookie of the Year last month.
31 Jan 2025
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Barker, Campbell win firefighter, rookie awards for service to Nyssa Fire Department
A pair of Nyssa volunteer firefighters were named Firefighter of the Year and Rookie of the Year last month.
31 Jan 2025
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Malheur County gets grant to alert public about invasive mussels
Malheur County’s application for a grant to educate boaters and others about quagga mussels was approved by the Oregon Invasive Species Council.
30 Jan 2025
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Malheur County gets grant to alert public about invasive mussels
Malheur County’s application for a grant to educate boaters and others about quagga mussels was approved by the Oregon Invasive Species Council.
30 Jan 2025
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Snake River superintendent promoted to regional prisons job
Jamie Miller has spent his entire career in corrections at Snake River Correctional Institution. He’s been promoted by the Oregon Department of Corrections – but will keep his office in…
30 Jan 2025
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Snake River superintendent promoted to regional prisons job
Jamie Miller has spent his entire career in corrections at Snake River Correctional Institution. He’s been promoted by the Oregon Department of Corrections – but will keep his office in…
30 Jan 2025
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PHOTOS: Fans and parents celebrate Vale senior wrestlers
Fans and parents came out to honor the Vale High School wrestling team’s seniors on Wednesday, Jan. 29 during the squad’s duals match against Parma.
4 Feb 2025
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PHOTOS: Fans and parents celebrate Vale senior wrestlers
Fans and parents came out to honor the Vale High School wrestling team’s seniors on Wednesday, Jan. 29 during the squad’s duals match against Parma.
4 Feb 2025
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
3 Feb 2025
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Sports scoreboard
The latest scores and results from area high school sports teams.
3 Feb 2025
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Obituary for the Enterprise, February 5, 2025: Micheal Lovelady
Obituary for the Enterprise, February 5, 2025: Micheal Lovelady
5 Feb 2025
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Obituary for the Enterprise, February 5, 2025: Micheal Lovelady
Obituary for the Enterprise, February 5, 2025: Micheal Lovelady
5 Feb 2025

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