The Oregon Department of Transportation said crews working around the clock in recent days have punched their way through the landslides that shut down U.S. Highway 20 east of Juntura.
One lane opened on Wednesday, June 14, with a pilot vehicle leading traffic through. Both lanes were expected to be open soon.
Meantime, the people of Nyssa gathered on Tuesday, June 13, to change the name of a city park to honor Joe “JJ” Johnson, the reserve police officer. Johnson was shot to death while responding to a reported domestic abuse on April 15.
City officials elected to rename North Park, on Locust Avenue at North Fourth Street, as Joe Johnson Memorial Park. The park is just two blocks from where the fatal shooting occurred.
The city of Nyssa on Tuesday, June 14, dedicated a city park as JJ’s Park, in honor of slain reserve police officer Joe Johnson. (LES ZAITZ/The Enterprise)A sign at what is now JJ’s Park in Nyssa. (LES ZAITZ/The Enterprise)
SPECIAL REPORT
We are putting the finishing touches on “Children of Poverty,” a special report to be published in the Enterprise on Thursday, June 22. The in-depth series examines circumstances that lead Malheur County to have one of the worst rates of child poverty in Oregon. The five-part series is the result of months of work by a special team of student journalists from USC’s Annenberg School of Communication and Journalism.
NEW FACE AT THE ENTERPRISE
The weather seems to be hotter longer. Range conditions are changing. And the cattle industry and farmers face challenges all around. The Enterprise this week welcomed Shreya Agrawal as a reporting fellow from USC’s School of Communication and Journalism.
Shreya will be exploring the impacts of climate on Malheur County, drawing on local, state and national experts.
She just graduated from USC with bachelor’s degrees in geology and creative writing and a master’s degree in journalism. Among her many accomplishments was being awarded USC’s Order of Arete, given to graduate students for exemplary service to the university community or the world at large and represents the highest honor accorded to graduate students.
The Ontario City Council will review and possibly act on a new camping ordinance Tuesday, June 13, during its regular meeting. The new ordinance will ban camping on city property…
The Ontario City Council will review and possibly act on a new camping ordinance Tuesday, June 13, during its regular meeting. The new ordinance will ban camping on city property…
The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board, known as the Border Board, awarded a grant to Luzetta’s Flowers and Gifts in Vale to open space for a regional learning lab…
The Eastern Oregon Border Economic Development Board, known as the Border Board, awarded a grant to Luzetta’s Flowers and Gifts in Vale to open space for a regional learning lab…
It’s rodeo time, kicking off with the grand marshal banquet June 13. And that’s not all that’s happening in Nyssa. Columnist Susan Barton has the details.
It’s rodeo time, kicking off with the grand marshal banquet June 13. And that’s not all that’s happening in Nyssa. Columnist Susan Barton has the details.
The Malheur County Fair Board will review a job description for a new fair manager and it approved hiring board co-chair Dave Tschida as a temporary groundskeeper at a special…
The Malheur County Fair Board will review a job description for a new fair manager and it approved hiring board co-chair Dave Tschida as a temporary groundskeeper at a special…
COMMENTARY: Starting as a reporter just days after high school graduation, Les Zaitz has been a journalist in Oregon for 50 years. His thoughts about those years and the future…
COMMENTARY: Starting as a reporter just days after high school graduation, Les Zaitz has been a journalist in Oregon for 50 years. His thoughts about those years and the future…
Toledo reserve police officer Gary LaVaughn Sumpter was shot and killed in 1969 while trying to defend a wounded state trooper. A belated honor for him is on hold in…
Toledo reserve police officer Gary LaVaughn Sumpter was shot and killed in 1969 while trying to defend a wounded state trooper. A belated honor for him is on hold in…
13 Jun 2023
T-Bird is hanging out at the shelter in Ontario operated by the Ontario Feral Cat Project.
CATS: Once bullied, Jeff’s now ready for home
T-Bird is a terrific tuxedo. He is such a great kitty. He’s playful, curious and the best neighborhood watch kitty you could ask for.
He loves bird and squirrel watching and just keeping a watchful eye on everything going on in the building and outside.
He gets along great with our other building kitties, especially Kato. They are great buddies!
T-Bird is 2 years old, neutered, UTD on his vaccinations and tested negative for FeLV & FIV. He is an indoor cat only for his continued safety and no declawing would be permitted.
Come meet T-Bird on Saturday to see if you have found your newest family member.
SATURDAY ADOPTION EVENT: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Constance McCullough House, 84 N.W. 2nd St. in Ontario.
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