The Wallowa Valley Health Care Foundation named Kristen Ruckdashel, a Behavioral Health Coach at Winding Waters Medical Clinic, as the recipient of the first annual Edgar and Francis Boyd Burbridge Scholarship. Ruckdashel applied for the $2,000 scholarship to help her pursue her education to…
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One local church is doing its part to raise awareness about and eliminate human trafficking. Joseph Baptist Church, pastored by Steve Bartlow, held its second annual music and pie auction fund…
The end of summer means the beginning of football. But sandwiched in between, as a sort of joyful interlude, there’s Cougar Camp. It’s four days of learning that there’s fun in football fundam…
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Fred Tippett (center) poses with five generations of the Tippett family in Seattle recently. The Tippetts, one of Wallowa County’s long-time ranching families, have ranched on Joseph Creek and…
JOSEPH, Ore.—Today, the Granite Gulch Fire made a highly-visible run up the Wild Sheep Creek drainage, as wind and fuel conditions aligned to produce active fire behavior. Exhibiting a pair of…
100 years ago – August 21, 1919
The Wallowa County Sheriff’s marine patrol bears the onerous responsibility of keeping locals and visitors alike safe on the water. Their patrol area includes the usually placid waters of Wall…
The Wallowa County Stockgrower’s Ranch Rodeo and dinner on Saturday provided a good time for all and roped in funds for scholarships, including more than $600 from the sale of a pick of the li…
With warmer and drier conditions this week, the #GraniteGulchFire will continue to be active, and smoke will periodically be visible from surrounding communities.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – An epidemic of cats with hyperthyroidism may be explained by exposure to a chemical contained in flame retardants commonly found in furniture, according to an Oregon State Un…
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22 National Tooth Fairy Day
Cranking up the air conditioner isn’t the only way to deal with the stifling heat that is blanketing much of North America and Europe.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – A new study provides evidence that increasing the abundance of a threatened or endangered species can deliver large benefits to the citizens of the Pacific Northwest.
The ancient, eel-like fish are settling into the Great Northwest habitat
On Sunday, August 18, the Hurricane Creek Grange held its open house for the community. Members brought salads and main dishes to share, along with 18 (!) pies. Worthy Master David McBride mas…
A lot of action is happening in Joseph on the Jennings Hotel block of Main Street in Joseph these days. The latest addition to the business world is the upcoming opening of “Small County,” a s…
Plenty of sunshine and mild temperatures greeted car enthusiasts and exhibitors at the sixth annual Main Street Show & Shine car show in Enterprise on Aug. 16-17. More than 100 gleaming ca…
Drone operations, piloting a Cessna 172, hands-on exploration of the theories of aero-dynamics and aviation management are only a few activities that a group of Wallowa County students experie…
Tamara Fuchs is a holistic integrative health coach who works with women over 30 looking for nutritional healing, balance, and living life fully.
CORVALLIS, Ore. – The most productive places on Earth for solar power are farmlands, according to an Oregon State University study.
The annual Wallowa Lake Triathlon Race to End Abuse fundraiser was held on Saturday, Aug, 3. The triathlon included a 250-meter swim, a 13-mile bike ride and 5-kilometer run. It raised funds f…
Friday, Aug. 2, the Josephy Center for Arts and Culture in Joseph opened the doors to its new exhibit: “A River Runs Through Us: The Art and Words of the Wild Lostine.” With 40 paintings and p…
The annual Juniper Jam is on deck for Saturday, Aug. 31. Billed as “The Sweetest Little Music Festival in Eastern Oregon, this year’s extravaganza features two stages of live original music an…
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THURSDAY, AUGUST 15
Aug. 15 — Aug. 21
With the average age of Wallowa County citizens ranking among the highest in the state, WeCare, a local support group is ready to help both seniors and senior caregivers.
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The Joseph City Council met on Thursday, Aug. 1. During staff reports, city administrator, Larry Braden, proposed closing city hall during Chief Joseph Days rodeo weekend because of the extra …
The Oregon Legislature has passed and Governor Kate Brown has signed HB 5030, which provides state lottery-generated funds of $2.5 million to the new integrated health center. Importantly, the…
The Wallowa County Fair is a celebration of summer, children, hard work, and families. This year saw an extraordinary exhibit of quilts, a new roping contest for youngsters, and the continuati…
In the August sun, the 10 minute wait for traffic, going and coming on the Minam grade can seem interminable. But rest assured that construction crews are working double shifts to completely m…
Waves are rippling at Wallowa Lake. Not just because of the late stormy weather and winds — it’s dragons — dragon boats, that is. Locals are practicing for the upcoming Dragons in the Wallowas…
A single car rollover accident on OR HWY 3 about four miles north of Enterprise Thursday afternoon totaled a 2001 Toyota Sequoia LTD but produced only scrapes and scratches on the 16-year-old …
The new integrated health care facility planned jointly by Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness and Winding Waters Clinic, a non-profit Community Health Center, is $2.5 million dollars closer to…
Oregon Senator Bill Hansell
Agriculture representatives say a recent study that calls for removing four dams from the Lower Snake River relies on outdated and flawed data.
The Enterprise Fire Department had all the bay doors open with plenty of firemen in attendance on Saturday, Aug. 3. Not to worry, no fire was involved; the department was just hosting its open…
The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering grants for qualified projects for the conservation, development and interpretation of Oregon’s cultural heritage. Awards typically range between $5,0…
NEW USFS UPDATE ON 1000-acre GRANITE GULCH WILDERNESS FIRE
Erl McLaughlin’s dedication to two great loves paid off in spades this weekend. McLaughlin, known far and wide for his collection of antique farm machinery, held his annual show on Saturday, A…
A first-lap crash on July 20, in Yakima, Washington, severely broke the arm of driver James Hayes, damaged the car and left his brother, Jerry, and mechanic Brian Finch, plenty of time to prep…
A small protein associated with cell dysfunction and death actually serves a critical function in maintaining cell health by repairing breaks in DNA, according to new research led by scientist…
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
It’s just about time for the “Main Street Show & Shine car show on the weekend of Aug. 16-17. The show is sponsored by Main Street Motors, the Enterprise Elk’s Lodge and Stangel Industries…
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The Back Country Bash, an Americana-themed musical event, took place at the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo grounds on August 2-3. The third annual extravaganza expanded to an additional day from earl…
PORTLAND — You don’t start a business called Made in Oregon because you want — or expect — to collect sales tax. After all, Oregon has no sales tax. It’s a feature of the state as iconic as th…
After four seasons of operating the RimRock Inn, current owners, Kim and Cabot Carlston are planning to close the inn for the remainder of the year and re-organize plans to continue forward. “…
Destiny Wecks competes in the Intermediate Western Equitation class at the Wallowa County Fair 4H horse show. Wecks, who is on the Fair 4H court and also rides with the Tuckerettes, won her cl…
