Congressman Cliff Bentz talks with officers from the Capitol police after insurrectionists were cleared from the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Bentz condemned the intrusion. (Office of U.S. Rep. Cliff Bentz) Oregon Congressman Cliff Bentz said early Thursday he accepted the election of Joe…
Cliff Bentz, an Ontario attorney, will be sworn in as a U.S. representative on Sunday, Jan. 3. (The Enterprise/Les Zaitz) ONTARIO – Congressman-elect Cliff Bentz, with trips to Washington since the election, is focusing on seeking appointments to committees he believes will best serve his…
Former state Sen. Cliff Bentz wants to claim Oregon’s 2nd Congressional slot but with the onset of the COVID-19 virus, has been forced to shift the way he seeks out and attracts voters. (The Enterprise/File). VALE – Not long ago, Cliff Bentz awoke in a…
Casey Walker. VALE – Brian Wolfe believes his experience and dedication qualify him to be reelected as Malheur County sheriff in May. Casey Walker, a former sheriff’s deputy and current Ontario Police Department officer, said he believes he can provide the service county citizens deserve…
State Sen. Cliff Bentz (The Enterprise/File). ONTARIO – Local attorney Cliff Bentz will resign from the Oregon Senate to focus on his congressional campaign. Bentz said his resignation from the Senate will be effective Jan. 2. He revealed last month he intends to run for…
(The Enterprise/File photo) VALE – President Donald Trump announced his bid for reelection last week and while he is deeply unpopular in some parts of the nation, he is admired by a large swath of Malheur County. The county voted overwhelmingly for Trump in the…
For the second time in two years, Ontario voters have turned down money for expanding and refurbishing schools, according to final election results. The measure for a $25 million bond wasn’t close: 59% (1,474) no to 41% (1,023) yes. In 2017, Ontario voters turned down…