The latest news from your Malheur Enterprise

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The big news in Malheur County is the retirement of Sheriff Brian Wolfe.

He announced his decision to leave in a meeting of the Malheur County Court on Wednesday, March 1. He said he would later in the year go to work for a local insurance firm. He said he would leave the office in April.

In remarks to the court, Wolfe explained that state ballot measures regarding personal use of drugs and gun restrictions was a factor in his decision.

We’ll have more on this so watch our website.

Meantime, new information continues to emerge about troubles at the Treasure Valley Reload Center.

KGW TV in Portland has been paying attention and aired the second story in recent days on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Take a look:

KGW: More on the money pit in Malheur County

Here is some of the other news from your team at the Enterprise:

Work on new track for Adrian High School kicks off
Crews are already hard at work on at $1.5 million project to upgrade Adrian High School’s track. The work is expected to be complete by early this summer.
Work on new track for Adrian High School kicks off
Crews are already hard at work on at $1.5 million project to upgrade Adrian High School’s track. The work is expected to be complete by early this summer.
Request to state for help grows as Smith walks away from Nyssa rail project
State legislators will be asked to put even more money into the Treasure Valley Reload Center to finish the stalled project. County officials are expected to ask for the money…
Request to state for help grows as Smith walks away from Nyssa rail project
State legislators will be asked to put even more money into the Treasure Valley Reload Center to finish the stalled project. County officials are expected to ask for the money…
EDITORIAL: Smith left a mess – Here’s a 5-step plan to clean it up to community’s benefit
EDITORIAL: Greg Smith put Malheur County in a hole. Here are five steps to get us out – and finally get something of benefit for the community.
EDITORIAL: Smith left a mess – Here’s a 5-step plan to clean it up to community’s benefit
EDITORIAL: Greg Smith put Malheur County in a hole. Here are five steps to get us out – and finally get something of benefit for the community.
Rural housing bill stalls as opposition grows
A bill in the Oregon Legislature intended to open up housing in Malheur County that local leaders have long championed is getting backlash from several conservation groups around the state,…
Rural housing bill stalls as opposition grows
A bill in the Oregon Legislature intended to open up housing in Malheur County that local leaders have long championed is getting backlash from several conservation groups around the state,…
Local prep basketball teams secure slots in state tournaments
The Nyssa and Jordan Valley girls basketball teams earned slots at state while the Adrian boys beat Myrtle Point to punch their ticket to the postseason state tournament.
Local prep basketball teams secure slots in state tournaments
The Nyssa and Jordan Valley girls basketball teams earned slots at state while the Adrian boys beat Myrtle Point to punch their ticket to the postseason state tournament.
PHOTOS: Nyssa girls head to North Bend for basketball quarterfinals
The Nyssa Bulldogs advance in the state girls basketball playoffs with a home win over Westside Christian. The girls travel 500 miles now to take the court in North Bend…
PHOTOS: Nyssa girls head to North Bend for basketball quarterfinals
The Nyssa Bulldogs advance in the state girls basketball playoffs with a home win over Westside Christian. The girls travel 500 miles now to take the court in North Bend…
PHOTOS: Adrian boys dispatch Myrtle Point and move on in state playoffs
PHOTOS: The fourth-ranked Adrian Antelopes will play in a state quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 2. The boys team beat Myrtle Point to advance.
PHOTOS: Adrian boys dispatch Myrtle Point and move on in state playoffs
PHOTOS: The fourth-ranked Adrian Antelopes will play in a state quarterfinal game on Thursday, March 2. The boys team beat Myrtle Point to advance.

STATE NEWS

Wolfe announces he is retiring in April
BREAKING NEWS: Brian Wolfe, Malheur County sheriff, made a surprise announcement that he is retiring in April. He recommended his undersheriff, Travis Johnson, be appointed to fill out his term.
Wolfe announces he is retiring in April
BREAKING NEWS: Brian Wolfe, Malheur County sheriff, made a surprise announcement that he is retiring in April. He recommended his undersheriff, Travis Johnson, be appointed to fill out his term.
Kotek names new chair to help steer liquor control commission away from scandal
Gov. Tina Kotek has named Marvin Révoal to head the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. He pledges to ensure the scandal-tainted agency corrects its course and to remove managers involved…
Kotek names new chair to help steer liquor control commission away from scandal
Gov. Tina Kotek has named Marvin Révoal to head the Oregon Liquor and Cannabis Commission. He pledges to ensure the scandal-tainted agency corrects its course and to remove managers involved…
Bella is ready for a new home but for now lives at the Ontario Feral Cat Project shelter in Ontario. (Submitted photo)

CATS: Time to go to a home….

Bella is nearly 4 years old. She enjoys getting pets and would be the purrfect lap kitty. She will need a quieter home, as she is a little bit shy.

She’s absolutely gorgeous and a very sweet girl!! She has been at the shelter since April 2021.

Bella is spayed UTD on vaccinations and tested negative for FeLV & FIV.

She is an indoor cat only for their safety. No declawing is allowed.

Come meet the girls 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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