The Malheur County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a series of thefts from The Mirage in Adrian. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon). ADRIAN – Kathy Lea was asleep when the call came in Monday morning. As soon as she heard her cook’s voice on the answering machine, she knew her business, The[Read More…]
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PHOTOS: Nyssa Elementary puts on show to warm your heart for holidays
NYSSA — For the kindgarteners from Nyssa Elementary School, their singing program included “Jolly Old Saint Nicholas,” “Must Be Santa” and “Snowpants.” And grade by grade, students took the stage last Thursday to entertain parents and other relatives with a holiday concert in Nyssa High School’s auditorium. Kids couldn’t resist[Read More…]
Oregon agencies may find more watchdogs keeping an eye on them
SALEM — A dozen large state agencies could find themselves with watchdogs tethered within their ranks, guarding against wasteful spending and questionable government practices. They’ve been without internal auditors for more than a decade ago, ignoring a mandate that they have such positions. That lack of oversight was highlighted in[Read More…]
Nyssa rings with the sounds of the season
NYSSA – Music abounds this time of year, and Thursday you will have the opportunity to enjoy the sounds of the season. The Nyssa School District Music Department will present a choir concert at 7 p.m. in the Nyssa High School Auditorium. • Waldo Agencies invites the community to a[Read More…]
Secretary of State Dennis Richardson releases video updating the public on his cancer
For the first time since August, Secretary of State Dennis Richardson on Thursday updated the public about his brain cancer, releasing a social media video. Since disclosing the tumor in late May, Richardson has receded from the public eye, deferring interviews and public appearances to executive staff. The videos have[Read More…]
EDITORIAL: Time for governor to act on flaws putting Oregonians at risk
New findings this week about Oregon’s system for the criminally insane adds urgency to the need for reform. Too many Oregonians are facing too much risk of harm. The state is freeing those found guilty except for insanity, turning then out into communities and then looking the other way as[Read More…]
BOLI execs struggle to explain last-minute act on major Oregon pay law
SALEM – Oregon senators put state labor regulators in the hot seat Wednesday over why they waited 18 months to finalize rules for Oregon’s landmark pay equity law, which takes force Jan. 1. Lawmakers summoned officials with the state Bureau of Labor and Industries, known as BOLI, to the Capitol[Read More…]
Community gatherings and fireworks brighten Vale’s holiday calendar
• Light of the World, a community Christmas celebration, is set for 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 16, at Vale High School. Organized by churches in the Vale community, the event will accept donations of warm items – hats, gloves, coats, blankets – to help foster children. • State Sen. Cliff[Read More…]
Ontario officials tackle effort to restore homeless shelter
Ron Verini, Ontario mayor, confirmed city leaders are now reviewing a plan to create a homeless day shelter at the former city public works building. (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – Ontario city officials are considering converting a former public works building into a homeless shelter, restoring a service gone from the[Read More…]
Enrollment at Malheur County college continues to lag
Enrollment at TVCC continues to lag even after school officials pledged to boost student numbers. (The Enterprise/Kristine de Leon). ONTARIO – Full-time student enrollment at Treasure Valley Community College continues to slump despite the college’s promises to reverse the trend. State data on community college fall enrollment reported that by[Read More…]