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Bighorn Sheep death leads to arrest

Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division troopers are continuing an investigation following the arrest Wednesday of a Sweet Home-area man on charges related to the death of a Bighorn Sheep in eastern Oregon. The follow up investigation includes...

Open House for Cove II Fuels Reduction Project

Baker City, Ore. — The La Grande Ranger District of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will be hosting an open house for people interested in the Cove II Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fuels reduction project. The open...

Wallowa-Whitman National Forest Road Repair Update

Baker City, Ore.– This summer several roadways are being repaired, some road work has been completed and other roads are being scheduled for repair on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest. “Forest users, including recreationists, are advised to plan their...

Wallowa Mountains Visitor Center opens temporary o...

Enterprise, Ore. — The Wallowa Mountains Visitor Center in Enterprise has established a temporary visitor information center at the Wallowa County Chamber of Commerce office located south and across from the original site on Highway 82. The building housing the...

Oregon launches new insurance plan for people with...

Salem – The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is launching a federally funded insurance plan, allowing people with existing health conditions to purchase medical insurance. The new insurance pool adds another option for uninsured Oregonians with existing medical...

Crazy Days In La Grande

Things got a little crazy in La Grande this past weekend. Crazy Days was in full swing on Saturday, and Boomer Radio was broadcasting live outside Baxter Auto Parts. The Union County Timber Cruisers Car Club car show lined Adams Avenue with classic cars for all to...
Recently Posted In Baker County Baker City Relay For Life a Resounding Success
Baker City Relay For Life a Resounding Success What began almost a year ago in fundraising efforts culminated this past weekend with a celebration of life and a persistence to eradicate the most vicious of foes. The Baker City Relay for Life was a success in many different ways, but the grassroots effort of the community brought together by one...
Recently Posted In Union County Open House for Cove II Fuels Reduction Project
Open House for Cove II Fuels Reduction Project Baker City, Ore. — The La Grande Ranger District of the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest and Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) will be hosting an open house for people interested in the Cove II Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) fuels reduction project. The open house will be held on Wednesday,...
Recently Posted In Grant County Sumpter Valley Railroad Train Robbed!
Sumpter Valley Railroad Train Robbed! The McCarty Gang has been seen in the area of Sumpter yet again. They robbed the train in June, and got away even with the Sheriff and Deputy on board the train. Gunfire rang out in the area of the Dredge State Heritage Area and probably will again. Wood you help us? The No. 3 Heisler locomotive...
Recently Posted In Northwest Oregon Homeless Population Increases Again
Oregon Homeless Population Increases Again Salem – Oregon Housing and Community Services (OHCS) once again reports that Oregon homelessness is on the rise. Unemployment tops the list of reasons for the increase. And, in 2010, children now comprise 31 percent of the state’s homeless population. The number of homeless families with...