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Our editor, Les Zaitz, also keeps busy in eastern Oregon as editor and publisher of The Malheur Enterprise.
He and the newspaper earlier this week sued Greg Smith, Malheur County’s former economic development director. Their complaint alleges Smith destroyed public records and otherwise hindered access to government documents. Find that story below.
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The suit alleges the state legislator and former economic development director for Malheur County on multiple occasions destroyed text messages, withheld documents and charged excessive fees for records related to…
13 Sep 2022
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The suit alleges the state legislator and former economic development director for Malheur County on multiple occasions destroyed text messages, withheld documents and charged excessive fees for records related to…
13 Sep 2022
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The move to a larger restaurant gives Salemites more lunchtime choices in the heart of downtown.
13 Sep 2022
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The move to a larger restaurant gives Salemites more lunchtime choices in the heart of downtown.
13 Sep 2022
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A cornhole tournament and Alice in Wonderland cosplay spectacular both graced Salem this weekend.
13 Sep 2022
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A cornhole tournament and Alice in Wonderland cosplay spectacular both graced Salem this weekend.
13 Sep 2022
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On Wednesday, Salem-area veterans and service members can get haircuts, dental care, counseling referrals and more from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salem YMCA.
13 Sep 2022
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On Wednesday, Salem-area veterans and service members can get haircuts, dental care, counseling referrals and more from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Salem YMCA.
13 Sep 2022
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