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Good morning.

While we do a fair amount of investigative reporting, we also are delighted to celebrate good news in our community.

And you have to be cheered by the of Garret Beckham, the 11-year-old who heard something unusual one Saturday afternoon. His alertness saved a life.

Read how he describes the matter in our exclusive interview with him in the story below.

We have plenty of other local news for you from your team at the Malheur Enterprise:

Life-saving Ontario boy has advice for other students: ‘Be aware.’
An alert 11-year-old heard a strange noise one morning as he left his Ontario house. His quick response is credited with saving his neighbor’s life.
Life-saving Ontario boy has advice for other students: ‘Be aware.’
An alert 11-year-old heard a strange noise one morning as he left his Ontario house. His quick response is credited with saving his neighbor’s life.
Legislators tell county they want an audit of rail center project
Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, and Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, recently sent a letter to the Malheur County Court asking for a financial review of the rail reload project.
Legislators tell county they want an audit of rail center project
Rep. Mark Owens, R-Crane, and Sen. Lynn Findley, R-Vale, recently sent a letter to the Malheur County Court asking for a financial review of the rail reload project.
OMSI decides it will not ‘proactively’ ask Nyssa students for gender pronouns
In a sudden about-face, the Nyssa School District announced that the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, which is hosting and paying for a fifth-grade field trip in April, would…
OMSI decides it will not ‘proactively’ ask Nyssa students for gender pronouns
In a sudden about-face, the Nyssa School District announced that the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry, which is hosting and paying for a fifth-grade field trip in April, would…
County leaves requests for financial help for organizations and agencies in limbo
Malheur County elected leaders recently chose to declare a moratorium regarding distributing any more federal relief funds. The county will make no decisions on funding requests until after it finishes…
County leaves requests for financial help for organizations and agencies in limbo
Malheur County elected leaders recently chose to declare a moratorium regarding distributing any more federal relief funds. The county will make no decisions on funding requests until after it finishes…
Crab feast in Vale proves to be a popular place to be
The Vale Fire and Rescue hall was full of food, fun and laughter Saturday, March 25, for the annual Vale Community Steak & Crab feed.
Crab feast in Vale proves to be a popular place to be
The Vale Fire and Rescue hall was full of food, fun and laughter Saturday, March 25, for the annual Vale Community Steak & Crab feed.
Obituary: Patricia Joy Brown Ackerman
Obituary from the Enterprise, March 29, 2023: Patricia Ackerman
Obituary: Patricia Joy Brown Ackerman
Obituary from the Enterprise, March 29, 2023: Patricia Ackerman
Wanted: Workers and trees in the Enterprise Classifieds, week of March 22, 2023
The March 22 classifieds include ranch and farm jobs, a house for rent, and a request for walnut tree wood.
Wanted: Workers and trees in the Enterprise Classifieds, week of March 22, 2023
The March 22 classifieds include ranch and farm jobs, a house for rent, and a request for walnut tree wood.

STATE NEWS

Dozens testify against firearm bill that critics say tries to circumvent the courts
A proposal in the Oregon Legislature would enact a gun permit system as Measure 114 is tied up in the courts. The bill sparked debate March 27 in a Senate…
Dozens testify against firearm bill that critics say tries to circumvent the courts
A proposal in the Oregon Legislature would enact a gun permit system as Measure 114 is tied up in the courts. The bill sparked debate March 27 in a Senate…
Oregon schools may be required to electronically notify families, employees of threats
A legislative proposal in the Orergon House would require schools to alert parents, guardians and employees of safety threats. The development comes as a school shooting in Tennessee on Monday,…
Oregon schools may be required to electronically notify families, employees of threats
A legislative proposal in the Orergon House would require schools to alert parents, guardians and employees of safety threats. The development comes as a school shooting in Tennessee on Monday,…
Despite Oregon’s high opioid abuse rates, legislators slow to improve drug monitoring tool
AT THE CAPITOL: Oregon has lagged other states in using tools that can detect prescription drug abuses. Legislators now propose ways to catch up with audit recommendations made years ago.
Despite Oregon’s high opioid abuse rates, legislators slow to improve drug monitoring tool
AT THE CAPITOL: Oregon has lagged other states in using tools that can detect prescription drug abuses. Legislators now propose ways to catch up with audit recommendations made years ago.
Sophie and Boo Boo are ready for a new home but for now they live at the Ontario Feral Cat Project shelter in Ontario. (Submitted photo)

CATS: A Christmas Eve delivery…

Sophie and Boo Boo are seeking a forever family together.

They were “surrendered” in a carrier with a note together on Christmas Eve. Their mom could no longer care for them due to her health issues. Our hearts go out to her.

All that matters now is that they are safe and being well taken care of. Sophie settled right in, Boo Boo is still struggling, but he LOVES to be pet and his sister comforts him. They love each other very much.

Sophie is a very petite 7 1/2 years old female and is spayed, She had an extensive dental problem and all but four of her teeth were extracted after she came to us.

Boo Boo is a super sized 3 1/2 year old neutered male.

They both tested negative for FeLV & FIV and are indoor cats only for their safety. No declawing is allowed.

Come meet this pair 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.

–Information provided by the Ontario Feral Cat Project.

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