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Good morning.

You have two more days to slip on down to the Malheur County Fair and Rodeo and there’s no shortage of ways to stay busy there.

Go check out the kids and the animals they have worked with so hard in 4H and FFA.

Find out who bakes the best cinnamon roll and puts up the best pickles.

Grab a meal that helps support local organizations.

Take in music. Watch the rodeo.

The focus of life in Malheur County for many will shift to one place: the Malheur County Fairgrounds.

The annual fair and rodeo cranks up next week and we have the details. Watch the Enterprise daily for schedules and more.

Admission is $5. Hours are 8 a.m. to midnight Friday and Saturday.

Meantime, here’s the latest from your Enterprise news team, working tirelessly to bring you top-quality journalism.

Pioneer Place slates public meeting to find answers to ongoing funding woes
Pioneer Place care center is sponsoring a town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 16, to gather input from the public to find a way to solve the facility’s financial problems.
Pioneer Place slates public meeting to find answers to ongoing funding woes
Pioneer Place care center is sponsoring a town hall meeting Wednesday, Aug. 16, to gather input from the public to find a way to solve the facility’s financial problems.
Community in Action utilizes state grant to create new teen center
The new teen center operated by Community in Action in Ontario will provide a place for youth experiencing homelessness to search for a job, get a shower and meet up.
Community in Action utilizes state grant to create new teen center
The new teen center operated by Community in Action in Ontario will provide a place for youth experiencing homelessness to search for a job, get a shower and meet up.
Malheur County Fair rolls into its second day with a full slate of events planned
The second day of the Malheur County Fair proved to be a popular as a steady crowd descended on the fairgrounds, Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Malheur County Fair rolls into its second day with a full slate of events planned
The second day of the Malheur County Fair proved to be a popular as a steady crowd descended on the fairgrounds, Wednesday, Aug. 2.
Wildfire smoke can have serious impacts on dairy cattle, researchers find
Smoke cuts milk production in dairy cows, OSU researchers find.
Wildfire smoke can have serious impacts on dairy cattle, researchers find
Smoke cuts milk production in dairy cows, OSU researchers find.
PHOTOS: A summer of learning for Adrian youth through 11 programs
In the classroom or at the pool, Adrian kids learned new skills participating in summer programs put on by Adrian 2040.
PHOTOS: A summer of learning for Adrian youth through 11 programs
In the classroom or at the pool, Adrian kids learned new skills participating in summer programs put on by Adrian 2040.
Sen. Lynn Findley undecided about re-election bid even as five other Republicans say they’re running
State Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, said he is unsure about whether he will run for re-election. Five of his Republican colleagues announced last week they will run again. (The Enterprise/File)
Sen. Lynn Findley undecided about re-election bid even as five other Republicans say they’re running
State Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, said he is unsure about whether he will run for re-election. Five of his Republican colleagues announced last week they will run again. (The Enterprise/File)
Bentz delivers congressional update at Ontario chamber session
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz talked about a wide range of issues at the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce forum at Four Rivers Cultural Center Monday, July 31.
Bentz delivers congressional update at Ontario chamber session
U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz talked about a wide range of issues at the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce forum at Four Rivers Cultural Center Monday, July 31.
COMMENTARY: Urban students learn key journalism lessons in Malheur County
COMMENTARY: Experience in Malheur County taught young journalists the value of digging, listening and deep research. The result was a series on a neglected topic in Malheur County.
COMMENTARY: Urban students learn key journalism lessons in Malheur County
COMMENTARY: Experience in Malheur County taught young journalists the value of digging, listening and deep research. The result was a series on a neglected topic in Malheur County.
Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Church visits cemeteries to honor departed members
The buddhist church organized a series of cemetery visits around Oregon and Idaho to visit the graves of members who died in the last year.
Idaho-Oregon Buddhist Church visits cemeteries to honor departed members
The buddhist church organized a series of cemetery visits around Oregon and Idaho to visit the graves of members who died in the last year.
Hawkins named interim superintendent in Nyssa as negotiates with former district chief
One day after the Nyssa School Board named Ryan Hawkins the district’s interim superintendent, the Oregon Department of Education confirmed in Tuesday email Hawkins and another district leader had children…
Hawkins named interim superintendent in Nyssa as negotiates with former district chief
One day after the Nyssa School Board named Ryan Hawkins the district’s interim superintendent, the Oregon Department of Education confirmed in Tuesday email Hawkins and another district leader had children…
3 abandoned dogs saved from Ontario home, recovering at shelter
An animal rescue organization is nurturing three dogs that police say were left abandoned at an Ontario home for weeks. The dogs were so weak they required hourly feeding, according…
3 abandoned dogs saved from Ontario home, recovering at shelter
An animal rescue organization is nurturing three dogs that police say were left abandoned at an Ontario home for weeks. The dogs were so weak they required hourly feeding, according…
Public Notice from the Enterprise, for the week of August 3, 2023
Public Notice from the Enterprise, for the week of August 3, 2023
Public Notice from the Enterprise, for the week of August 3, 2023
Public Notice from the Enterprise, for the week of August 3, 2023

OREGON NEWS

Wyden, Merkley work to safeguard future water supply for farmers, communities
Federal efforts to conserve water while improving irrigation for farmers would get $300 million a year under legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. “As our summers…
Wyden, Merkley work to safeguard future water supply for farmers, communities
Federal efforts to conserve water while improving irrigation for farmers would get $300 million a year under legislation introduced by U.S. Sens. Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley. “As our summers…
No compliance issues with farmworker overtime law, but reports could be delayed
STATE NEWS: Oregon state officials haven’t received wage complaints about overtime pay from farmworkers this summer, but advocates say many delay reporting for fear of retaliation.
No compliance issues with farmworker overtime law, but reports could be delayed
STATE NEWS: Oregon state officials haven’t received wage complaints about overtime pay from farmworkers this summer, but advocates say many delay reporting for fear of retaliation.
Kotek to allow expanded self-serve gas, veto money for sex work studies
Oregon gives up its long run of banning self-service gasoline as governor prepares to let new legislation take hold. The impact isn’t as great in rural Oregon, where special rules…
Kotek to allow expanded self-serve gas, veto money for sex work studies
Oregon gives up its long run of banning self-service gasoline as governor prepares to let new legislation take hold. The impact isn’t as great in rural Oregon, where special rules…

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