The latest news from your Malheur Enterprise

Good morning.

Well, welcome sunshine! A long winter and recent rains have pushed up water levels at reservoirs across Malheur County. That puts irrigation districts in better shape to see farmers get water they need for their crops.

Here’s the latest roundup of stories from your news team at the Enterprise.

Project DOVE marks changing of the guard as new director takes over
Longtime Project DOVE Executive Director Terry Basford will step down officially from her post June 30. Meanwhile, Jessica Figueroa was selected to replace Basford.
Project DOVE marks changing of the guard as new director takes over
Longtime Project DOVE Executive Director Terry Basford will step down officially from her post June 30. Meanwhile, Jessica Figueroa was selected to replace Basford.
Dinosaur growls and roars will echo through the Four Rivers Cultural Center
The Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit is now open at Four Rivers Cultural Center. The exhibit opened May 6 and will continue until September.
Dinosaur growls and roars will echo through the Four Rivers Cultural Center
The Dinosaurs in Motion exhibit is now open at Four Rivers Cultural Center. The exhibit opened May 6 and will continue until September.
Nyssa students heading to international conference
Three Nyssa High School students have qualified to represent the region at an international conference in Dallas focused on health care and science. The Health Occupations Students of America -…
Nyssa students heading to international conference
Three Nyssa High School students have qualified to represent the region at an international conference in Dallas focused on health care and science. The Health Occupations Students of America -…
Big time fun highlights the Jordan Valley Big Loop Rodeo
Jordan Valley’s big event, the Big Loop Rodeo, kicks off Friday, May 19. Along with the rodeo, there will be the Big Loop Rodeo Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, May…
Big time fun highlights the Jordan Valley Big Loop Rodeo
Jordan Valley’s big event, the Big Loop Rodeo, kicks off Friday, May 19. Along with the rodeo, there will be the Big Loop Rodeo Parade at 11 a.m. Saturday, May…
Vale and Nyssa teams finish strong at track meet
The Vale and Nyssa High School boys and girls track teams notched second-place finishes at the Saint Alphonsus Invitational Saturday, May 6, in Ontario.La Grande claimed first place for the…
Vale and Nyssa teams finish strong at track meet
The Vale and Nyssa High School boys and girls track teams notched second-place finishes at the Saint Alphonsus Invitational Saturday, May 6, in Ontario.La Grande claimed first place for the…
Lady Lopes softball rolls to victory over Knights
Adrian’s softball picked up its first win in nearly a month Friday, May 5, with a 19-16 win over Irrigon.
Lady Lopes softball rolls to victory over Knights
Adrian’s softball picked up its first win in nearly a month Friday, May 5, with a 19-16 win over Irrigon.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.
Sports scoreboard
The latest results and scores from area high school sports teams from the past week.

STATE NEWS

Key measures for Malheur County flunk Republican demand for readability
Republican legislators developed a sudden concern that summaries of legislation aren’t readable. Their statements on the issue don’t pass readability muster, the Enteeprise found.
Key measures for Malheur County flunk Republican demand for readability
Republican legislators developed a sudden concern that summaries of legislation aren’t readable. Their statements on the issue don’t pass readability muster, the Enteeprise found.
Kotek hears Boardman residents’ fears about contaminate water, illness
Residents wonder whether local health issues are from nitrate-contaminated water that the state has been slow to regulate.
Kotek hears Boardman residents’ fears about contaminate water, illness
Residents wonder whether local health issues are from nitrate-contaminated water that the state has been slow to regulate.
Bills banning Styrofoam, allowing reusable takeout containers pass Oregon House
Two bills passed by the Oregon House on May 3 seek to reduce takeout container trash in the state.
Bills banning Styrofoam, allowing reusable takeout containers pass Oregon House
Two bills passed by the Oregon House on May 3 seek to reduce takeout container trash in the state.

With kitten season here, foster homes are needed to care for the influx hitting the Ontario shelter.

CATS: Help on a temporary basis

Do you love cats and have a spare bedroom or bathroom?

The Ontario Feral Cat Project is in need of foster families for mama cats and baby kittens. The Cat Project provides everything you need to foster. You will provide the care, lots of love and playtime. Fostering is rewarding and fun an saves lives.

Please contact us via Facebook, call our message phone at 541-823-2427 or contact us online if you are interested in fostering: https://www.ontarioferalcats.org/volunteer.

SATURDAY ADOPTION EVENT: Every Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Constance McCullough House, 84 N.W. 2nd St. in Ontario.

–Information provided by the Ontario Feral Cat Project.

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