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Good morning……

Today’s a big day for a lot of Malheur County students. The annual spelling bee gets underway this morning in Nyssa, which a champion speller to emerge after several rounds of competition.

Students work for months to prepare for this. The Enterprise will be there to chronicle the event.

We also continue to work hard to trace impacts of federal decisions here in Malheur County. The reordering of the federal government is going to cost jobs and federal funding but President Trump is remaining steady, ensuring the country that better days are ahead for everyone. He has said the country may face economic challenges as his changes take hold.

Meantime, here’s recent reporting for your local news team at the Enterprise.

–Les Zaitz, editor and publisher

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No sale for Vale mushroom plant, agent reports

The pending sale of the long-closed Vale mushroom plant to a company to produce alternative leather has been “terminated.”

11 Mar 2025

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No sale for Vale mushroom plant, agent reports

The pending sale of the long-closed Vale mushroom plant to a company to produce alternative leather has been “terminated.”

11 Mar 2025

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Local farmers, economists, weigh in on tariffs

Uncertainty looms about what kind of effect tariffs – a tax on imports from other countries – will have on the county’s economy, where the agricultural industry is king.

12 Mar 2025

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Local farmers, economists, weigh in on tariffs

Uncertainty looms about what kind of effect tariffs – a tax on imports from other countries – will have on the county’s economy, where the agricultural industry is king.

12 Mar 2025

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Nyssa School Board gives Hawkins a good review

Nyssa School District Superintendent Ryan Hawkins received high marks from the school board in a “mid-year check in” evaluation.

12 Mar 2025

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Nyssa School Board gives Hawkins a good review

Nyssa School District Superintendent Ryan Hawkins received high marks from the school board in a “mid-year check in” evaluation.

12 Mar 2025

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Smith defends actions giving him now-revoked pay boost

SPECIAL REPORT: Greg Smith recently released a new statement justifying his actions in seeking a major pay raise for his work at the Columbia Development Authority. He stayed silent, though,…

12 Mar 2025

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Smith defends actions giving him now-revoked pay boost

SPECIAL REPORT: Greg Smith recently released a new statement justifying his actions in seeking a major pay raise for his work at the Columbia Development Authority. He stayed silent, though,…

12 Mar 2025

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Brewsky’s changes hands as longtime owners retire

Art and Cindy Lynch have turned over the popular restaurant to new owners Travis and Katherine Currey.

7 Mar 2025

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Brewsky’s changes hands as longtime owners retire

Art and Cindy Lynch have turned over the popular restaurant to new owners Travis and Katherine Currey.

7 Mar 2025

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PREP HOOPS: Viks take 3rd, Mustangs fifth at state tournaments

A pair of Malheur County girls basketball teams finished strong at their state tournaments this weekend.

10 Mar 2025

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PREP HOOPS: Viks take 3rd, Mustangs fifth at state tournaments

A pair of Malheur County girls basketball teams finished strong at their state tournaments this weekend.

10 Mar 2025

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Veteran Republican legislator concedes ethics violation

An ethics investigation established that state Rep. Greg Smith failed to disclose a key source of income for his private consulting company. Smith will get a formal letter of education…

10 Mar 2025

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Veteran Republican legislator concedes ethics violation

An ethics investigation established that state Rep. Greg Smith failed to disclose a key source of income for his private consulting company. Smith will get a formal letter of education…

10 Mar 2025

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Malheur Country Historical Society features author Goddard

Mark Goddard, author and genealogist, will be the featured speaker at the Thursday, March 13, meeting of the Malheur Country Historical Society. The lunch meeting is at the Vale Senior…

12 Mar 2025

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Malheur Country Historical Society features author Goddard

Mark Goddard, author and genealogist, will be the featured speaker at the Thursday, March 13, meeting of the Malheur Country Historical Society. The lunch meeting is at the Vale Senior…

12 Mar 2025

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Vale Community Steak & Crab feed around the corner

The Vale Steak & Crab feed is set for Saturday, March 15, at the Vale Fire Hall.

11 Mar 2025

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Vale Community Steak & Crab feed around the corner

The Vale Steak & Crab feed is set for Saturday, March 15, at the Vale Fire Hall.

11 Mar 2025

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PHOTOS: Mustangs first state semifinal appearance in over 25 years

The Jordan Valley Mustangs fifth-place finish at the 1A state girls basketball tournament was by all measures remarkable.This year was the Mustangs first state semifinal appearance since 1999, according to…

10 Mar 2025

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PHOTOS: Mustangs first state semifinal appearance in over 25 years

10 Mar 2025

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Obituary from the Enterprise, March 12, 2025: Donna Kemble (Whitaker)

12 Mar 2025

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Obituary from the Enterprise, March 12, 2025: Donna Kemble (Whitaker)

12 Mar 2025

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Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of March 12, 2025

12 Mar 2025

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Public Notices from the Enterprise, for the week of March 12, 2025

12 Mar 2025

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