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The Enterprise investigated why Malheur County had to put $2 million more into the Nyssa rail shipping project.

We relied on public records to establish a project that leaders say is 75 percent done suddenly had to put in yet another rail spur. Those who could provide information wouldn’t. That included Grant Kitamura, president of Malheur County Development Corp. and chief executive of a major onion processor; Greg Smith, the project manager, and Brad Baird, president of Anderson Perry & Associates.

The Enterprise continues to prepare such special reports to provide the community facts that otherwise would not come to light.

Here is that report and other stories:

Engineering firm was ready for Nyssa project to ‘blow up’ over missing rail spur
Managers of the Treasure Valley Reload Center jeopardized the project’s to Union Pacific Railroad when they cut one rail spur from plans. They had to scramble to reverse course, documents…
Engineering firm was ready for Nyssa project to ‘blow up’ over missing rail spur
Managers of the Treasure Valley Reload Center jeopardized the project’s to Union Pacific Railroad when they cut one rail spur from plans. They had to scramble to reverse course, documents…
Vale volunteers plan Christmas dinner for community
Community organizers will set the tables at Vale Elementary School for a Christmas feast. All are welcome to attend the event Sunday, Dec. 25.
Vale volunteers plan Christmas dinner for community
Community organizers will set the tables at Vale Elementary School for a Christmas feast. All are welcome to attend the event Sunday, Dec. 25.
Vale resident collects over a thousand toys for needy kids this Christmas
Longtime Vale resident Lavon Carrier has collected toys and teddy bears for a local nonprofit for more than a decade. This year Carrier, 81, stockpiled more than a thousand toys.
Vale resident collects over a thousand toys for needy kids this Christmas
Longtime Vale resident Lavon Carrier has collected toys and teddy bears for a local nonprofit for more than a decade. This year Carrier, 81, stockpiled more than a thousand toys.
Taking ‘Christmas’ out of school program title not a violation, Vale board decides
The Vale School Board turned down complaints that school officials violated district policies when the word “Christmas” was left out of the title of the performance in Vale but not…
Taking ‘Christmas’ out of school program title not a violation, Vale board decides
The Vale School Board turned down complaints that school officials violated district policies when the word “Christmas” was left out of the title of the performance in Vale but not…
Vale care facility seeks second infusion of funds from county
Officials from Pioneer Place in Vale made a request for more than $1 million to the Malheur County Court Dec. 7. County leaders agreed to take the request under consideration.
Vale care facility seeks second infusion of funds from county
Officials from Pioneer Place in Vale made a request for more than $1 million to the Malheur County Court Dec. 7. County leaders agreed to take the request under consideration.
Left out in the cold: Lack of resources leaves homeless at the mercy of severe winter temps
The lack of a 24-hour homeless shelter means Ontario’s 300 or more unhoused must face cold temperatures on their own.
Left out in the cold: Lack of resources leaves homeless at the mercy of severe winter temps
The lack of a 24-hour homeless shelter means Ontario’s 300 or more unhoused must face cold temperatures on their own.
Golden Wheel Motel incident leads to arrest of Vale man
Demetrio Lorenzo, 18, was arrested by police Wednesday, Dec. 14, and charged with unlawful use of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and reckless endangering after a handgun was…
Golden Wheel Motel incident leads to arrest of Vale man
Demetrio Lorenzo, 18, was arrested by police Wednesday, Dec. 14, and charged with unlawful use of a firearm, unlawful possession of a firearm and reckless endangering after a handgun was…
Oyster is ready for a new home but for now lives at the Ontario Feral Cat Project shelter in Ontario. (Submitted photo)

Weekly feature: Oyster has come out of his shell

Oyster is a 5 1/2 year old male. When he first arrived at the Ontario shelter, he didn’t want anything to do with us. He was very hissy, scared and swatty.

We have been very patient with him and trying to show him we aren’t so bad. The kid now demands to be pet when we clean his cage. He has turned out to be a fantastic kitty!

Oyster is neutered, UTD on vaccinations and tested negative for FeLV & FIV. He is indoor only for his safety. No declawing.

Oyster was surrendered after his mom, who was one of the original volunteers with Ontario Feral Cat Project, suddenly passed away. Margie was a very devoted volunteer and lover of all creatures great and small. Come see why Oyster could be a great fit for your home.

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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