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Federal funding
Nonprofit Oregon avalanche centers relatively insulated from federal chaos
Two nonprofit avalanche forecasting centers in Oregon rely on tools and information from federal agencies but do not receive federal or state funding.

Wallowa County group seeks crossings to prevent crashes with wildlife
Wallowa County residents and wildlife advocates are searching for ways to reduce the amount of animals being hit by vehicles along Highway 82.

Wallowa County city bans chain stores amid dollar store backlash
An organized campaign to prevent the spread of chain dollar stores in Wallowa County scored a significant victory earlier this month. The Joseph City Council passed an ordinance banning “formula” businesses from operating within city limits.

ODFW says three wolves killed in Wallowa County poisoning
U.S. Fish and Wildlife and the state police are offering $25,000 for information about the poisonings that leads to an arrest, conviction or civil penalty. Poisoning a wolf is a felony in Oregon and could result in up to five years in prison.

Wallowa County residents organize to oppose Dollar General store
Group members fear Dollar General could harm local economy

Small town, big scares: Inside Wallowa County’s teen haunted house camp
Teens in Wallowa County break the mold of traditional summer camps by participating in Haunt Camp, where they design and build an avant-garde haunted house.

Northeast Oregon wildfire grows more slowly on Sunday
Fire activity was significantly less on Sunday for the Double Creek Fire in northeast Oregon. Although temperatures were warm and relative humidity values were low, winds were much lighter than the previous day.

The Nez Perce people build an ongoing story about return in Wallowa, Oregon
Nearly 150 years ago, the Wallowa Band of the Nez Perce people were exiled. For three decades, they’ve held the Tamkaliks Celebration to commemorate their return. Now, after missing two years due to COVID-19, the gathering has resumed.

Oregon Field Guide
Railriders
Pedal powered "railriders" cruise an abandoned rail line between Joseph and Enterprise, Oregon. It's one of the first legal excursions of its kind in the country.