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FBI asks for help identifying unknown female

PORTLAND — The FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an unknown female who may be a witness to a crime. She is described as: White female Age: Unknown Hair: Reddish brown Eyes: Blue/green Height: 5’5″ (approximately) Weight: 140 pounds (approximately) Due to the sensitive nature of this...
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New bankcard agreement finalized for Oregonians receiving reliaca...

SALEM – The Oregon State Treasury and U.S. Bank have formally signed a new fee agreement for the state’s convenient and money-saving bankcard programs. Under the terms of the new agreement, all point-of-sale, bank teller and U.S. Bank ATM withdrawals will be free and unlimited for Oregonians who receive child support and unemployment...
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Red Cross urges meaningful gift-giving

This year, The Oregon Chapters of the American Red Cross encourage you to Give Something That Really Means Something for the holidays through the Holiday Giving Catalog. Give your family a Red Cross CPR or first aid class. You can even give your family and friends the chance to take classes on babysitting and pet first aid! How about a...
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Juvenile Sports Pac holders can contact ODFW for $3 refund

SALEM -— Anyone that purchased a Juvenile Sports Pac between Dec. 1, 2009 and May 26, 2011 was accidentally overcharged by $3 and may seek a refund from ODFW. For the refund, email Deanna Erickson, at Deanna.M.Erickson@state.or.us, or fax 503-947-6117 with your Hunter/Angler ID# (ODFW ID #), which is printed on all licenses and tags....
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Baker Draft Resource Management Plan Released

BAKER CITY, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vale District has released its Baker Field Office Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The RMP is being revised for BLM-administered lands within Baker, Union, Wallowa, Umatilla, Morrow, and Malheur Counties in Oregon and Asotin County in...
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Commercial drivers to see new medical card rules

SALEM — Starting Jan. 30, 2012, Oregon DMV will require commercial truck and bus drivers to submit a photocopy of their medical certificate to continue holding a commercial driver license. The new requirement is part of federal safety regulations aimed at making sure CDL holders are medically fit to operate commercial vehicles. The...
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Recently in Baker County Baker Draft Resource Management Plan Released
Baker Draft Resource Management Plan Released BAKER CITY, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Vale District has released its Baker Field Office Draft Resource Management Plan (RMP)/Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). The RMP is being revised for BLM-administered lands within Baker, Union, Wallowa, Umatilla, Morrow, and Malheur Counties in...
Recently in Union County Missing Skier Found Alive And Healthy Near Spout Springs
Missing Skier Found Alive And Healthy Near Spout Springs A 59-year old Milton-Freewater man spent an uncomfortable night on the mountain near Spout Springs before being rescued by searchers shortly after noon Tuesday. Kent Bigler had gone to the ski resort for a day of downhill skiing, but got turned around and went off the back side of the mountain. His wife...
Recently in Wallowa County Christmas tree permits available locally
Christmas tree permits available locally BAKER CITY — Permits to cut a Christmas tree on the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest are available for sale at local Forest Service offices and several commercial outlets. Permits cost $5 each and are valid for the cutting of one tree up to 20 feet tall on National Forest land. The permit does not...
Recently in Northwest FBI asks for help identifying unknown female
FBI asks for help identifying unknown female PORTLAND — The FBI is asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating an unknown female who may be a witness to a crime. She is described as: White female Age: Unknown Hair: Reddish brown Eyes: Blue/green Height: 5’5″ (approximately) Weight: 140 pounds (approximately) Due to the...