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Wolf population up 15% in 2024

SALEM — Oregon’s estimated wolf population grew by about 15% in 2024, rising from 178 to 204 animals,…

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ODFW proposes changes to mule deer hunt units in 2026

The 56,000 or so people who hunt mule deer east of the Cascades each year, whether they carry…

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“If you’re wondering if you should call, call”

LA GRANDE — Being a producer is hard work. This is something officials from Oregon State University Extension…

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Bonneville Power, Umatilla Electric celebrate new substation

BOARDMAN — Bonneville Power Administration and Umatilla Electric Cooperative celebrated a new high-voltage energy transmission substation in Boardman…

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Merkley encourages hope at Hermiston town hall

Audience questions covered education and voting, more HERMISTON — U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley told constituents to hold their…

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Residents address Joint Ways and Means Committee at roadshow hearing

LA GRANDE — The message to the Joint Ways and Means Committee was clear — Eastern Oregonians care…

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Volunteers sought to advocate for residents of long-term care facilities

Valerie Conner hopes a couple dozen people will volunteer to serve as advocates for people living in assisted…

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Emily Roberts resigns as Morrow County Health District CEO

HEPPNER — Morrow County Health District CEO Emily Roberts announced that she will step down from her position.

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Murray’s Drug setting up medication locker in Fossil

FOSSIL — Residents of remote Wheeler County will soon have an easier way to access prescription medications without long…

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Opposition packs hearing on Gov. Kotek proposal to update critical groundwater area protections

SALEM — Gov. Tina Kotek’s proposal to give state agencies more authority to intervene earlier in Oregon’s contaminated groundwater…

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