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...

Fall prescribed burning projects set to begin

BAKER CITY — The Wallowa-Whitman National Forest is preparing to implement the fall prescribed burn program on about 10,000 acres across the forest. Cooler temperatures and rain are expected in the next several days which will provide conditions conducive for fall burning. Prescribed fire managers...

Two Imnaha pack wolves to be killed after another confirmed livestock loss

LA GRANDE —- ODFW staff will kill two wolves from the Imnaha pack after confirming they were involved in another livestock loss. The two wolves that will be targeted are the alpha male and an uncollared wolf in the pack. Data from the alpha male’s GPS collar confirm he was at the scene where the calf was...

Second large outdoor marijuana grow found in Wallowa County

ENTERPRISE — A multi-agency investigation this week led to the arrest of two suspects at a remote northeast Oregon outdoor marijuana grow site, the second large outdoor grow site located this summer in Wallowa County. The investigation and arrests are leading Oregon law enforcement officials to again...

Fatal traffic crash on Minam

WALLOWA — Oregon State Police (OSP) troopers are continuing the investigation into Wednesday afternoon’s multiple vehicle traffic crash that resulted in the death of an adult male and injuries to six other people on Highway 82 near the Union / Wallowa county line. Available names are being...

Free Fishing Weekend events scheduled for NE Oregon

BAKER CITY — In celebration of National Fishing Week, Free Fishing Day events for children 14 years old and younger will be held at three eastern Oregon locations on Saturday, June 11, 2011. No license is required for anyone who wants to fish during the annual Free Fishing Weekend, June 11 and 12,...

Two Sentenced in Unlawful Take and Waste of Trophy Bull Elk

An investigation by Oregon State Police (OSP) Fish & Wildlife Division troopers into the unlawful taking of a trophy bull elk in northeast Oregon with a firearm during archery season led to the recent conviction of a Hermiston-area father and son on wildlife-related crime charges. In September 2010, OSP...

Local food workshop for food/farm/ranch businesses

ENTERPRISE — From chocolate truffles to tamales to farm-fresh produce, the growing interest in local food is creating new opportunities for existing and start-up businesses. On May 24th, food entrepreneurs are invited to a workshop featuring information on marketing, licensing and current food...