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While other news organizations enjoyed the holiday break, your news team at the Enterprise worked through the weekend, night and day, to keep you informed about weather conditions.

That’s what we do at the Malheur Enterprise – deliver important news and updates.

We made some of our coverage free, meaning you didn’t have to be a paying subscriber to get the information. Your safety, the community’s safety, takes priority at times like this.

That said, we do get asked why people can’t read all of our stories for free. The answer is basic business. If we don’t charge for our work, we couldn’t pay our reporters and the full staff supporting the Enterprise. The Enterprise would not exist.

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Have a story tip or question? Email Editor Les Zaitz: [email protected].

Malheur County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting death
The shooting death of a man north of Ontario Tuesday is under investigation by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office.
Malheur County Sheriff’s Office investigating shooting death
The shooting death of a man north of Ontario Tuesday is under investigation by the Malheur County Sheriff’s Office.
Local contractor seeks to reopen shuttered rock quarry north of Ontario
The Malheur County Planning Commission will consider another permit application Jan. 25 by local contractor Darren Lee to open a rock quarry near Jasmine Slope, north of Ontario.
Local contractor seeks to reopen shuttered rock quarry north of Ontario
The Malheur County Planning Commission will consider another permit application Jan. 25 by local contractor Darren Lee to open a rock quarry near Jasmine Slope, north of Ontario.
Boys and Girls club ponders move as repairs add up
With significant building repairs adding up, the Boys and Girls Club in Ontario is considering moving into a new facility.
Boys and Girls club ponders move as repairs add up
With significant building repairs adding up, the Boys and Girls Club in Ontario is considering moving into a new facility.
EDITOR’S NOTE: Straight talk from Ontario school officials needed over closures
COMMENTARY: Officials with the Ontario School District have been less than candid about plans to close two schools. A change in tactics is needed, including more listening to parents and…
EDITOR’S NOTE: Straight talk from Ontario school officials needed over closures
COMMENTARY: Officials with the Ontario School District have been less than candid about plans to close two schools. A change in tactics is needed, including more listening to parents and…
Sign-ups underway for new 4-H dog training club
Youth enrolling in 4-H this year have an opportunity to join a newly formed dog club.
Sign-ups underway for new 4-H dog training club
Youth enrolling in 4-H this year have an opportunity to join a newly formed dog club.
Community in Action director says housing shortages remain a lingering problem
Community in Action Director Jody Warnock says the local rental market isn’t robust enough to accommodate the growing need for housing and that often translates into those in need staying…
Community in Action director says housing shortages remain a lingering problem
Community in Action Director Jody Warnock says the local rental market isn’t robust enough to accommodate the growing need for housing and that often translates into those in need staying…
Testi closes door on long career helping businesses thrive
Andrea Testi, the director of the Treasure Valley Community College’s Small Business Center retired this month after a 24-year career helping local people start a business or assisting existing merchants…
Testi closes door on long career helping businesses thrive
Andrea Testi, the director of the Treasure Valley Community College’s Small Business Center retired this month after a 24-year career helping local people start a business or assisting existing merchants…
Ontario administrators schedule meetings on plan for school closures and changes
Ontario School District administrators will host a series of public meetings to discuss the closures of two rural elementary schools and a shift among the district’s other elementary schools.
Ontario administrators schedule meetings on plan for school closures and changes
Ontario School District administrators will host a series of public meetings to discuss the closures of two rural elementary schools and a shift among the district’s other elementary schools.

NEED HELP IN THE KITCHEN?

Brownie is a 2-year-old beautiful tabby. She is very sweet with a splash of sass!!

She is one of our free roam kitties and she is very helpful in the kitchen, sampling everyone’s food to make sure it will make them happy. She is FULL of personality!!

She is spayed, up to date on her vaccinations and tested negative for FeLV & FIV. She is an indoor cat only for safety and no declawing is allowed.

All of the kitties go home with a “welcome home” gift of a blanket, litter box, poop scooper, two dishes and a toy.

Adoption event: Every Saturday between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. or by appointment at the Constance McCullough House, 84 N.W. 2nd St., Ontario. You can message our Facebook page to set up an appointment or call our message phone 541-823-2427.

–Information from Ontario Feral Cat Society

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