Local
Environmental groups oppose $1 million wolf compensation bill
SALEM — Environmental groups oppose providing Oregon ranchers with an additional $1 million in compensation for wolf problems,…
State
Judge restores many wolves to endangered species list
A federal judge in Oakland, California, Thursday, Feb. 10, restored many wolves in the Lower 48 to the…
State
Russia-Ukraine conflict may have ‘huge’ impact on natural gas prices, economist says
SPOKANE — Political conflict between Russia and Ukraine could have a small impact on the international wheat market…
Regional
With cougars under scrutiny, a Walla Walla hunter remembers the era of the hunting hound
WALLA WALLLA — On a cold January morning, the snow from a recent storm largely melted, Brian Hergert…
Regional
‘A life-changing experience’
BAKER CITY — Kerry McQuisten has met many thousands of Oregonians during her campaign to be the state’s…
Regional
ODOT: Speak up now about use of federal flexible money
SALEM — Oregon transportation officials want to hear from the public about how the state should spend more…
Coronavirus
A 14th COVID-19 death reported in Wallowa County; 25 new cases
SALEM — A 14th COVID-19-related death has been reported in Wallowa County. The Oregon Health Authority’s report on…
Regional
U.S. Supreme Court declines to review ‘grazing priority’ legal battle
An Oregon ranch family’s legal battle over “grazing priority” is over now that the U.S. Supreme Court has…
State
A MANY-HEADED MONSTER: Illegal marijuana’s devastating impacts on agriculture
KLAMATH COUNTY — On the drive between his family’s cattle ranch in Sprague River and a grazing allotment…
Coronavirus
Wallowa County surges past 1,000 COVID-19 cases
SALEM — Wallowa County has surpassed 1,000 cases of COVID-19, and has had its worst month in terms…
