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Harmful algal bloom may be cause of fish die off at Bully Creek Reservoir

Malheur Enterprise
July 24, 2021

Dead fish line the shores of Bully Creek reservoir on Friday, July 23. (AUSTIN JOHNSON/The Enterprise) VALE – Hundreds of dead fish have washed ashore at Bully Creek Reservoir as a result of what officials say appears to be the presence of harmful toxic bloom.…

Conflicting narratives emerge around Fourth of July murder of Nyssa man

Malheur Enterprise
July 9, 2021

ONTARIO – Police are continuing their investigation into the murder of a 36-year-old Nyssa man on Sunday, July 4, that investigators say appears to be gang-related. Ontario Police Chief Steven Romero said his agency received a call around 4:30 p.m. Sunday and upon responding found…