Wolf Session Tomorrow
- Ed Histed
- April 3, 2024
Congressman Cliff Bentz will be holding a wolf listening session in Pendleton tomorrow (4/4). The session aims to address concerns of ranchers and wildlife officials as the wolf population rises. The public invited to attend at Pendleton Convention Center. It’s Thursday afternoon at 2:30.
Read MoreDeadly Fish Spill
- Ed Histed
- April 3, 2024
A tanker carrying over 100,000 Chinook smolts crashed near Lookingglass Hatchery, spilling thousands of fish. While most made it to nearby creeks, around 25,000 died. The incident may impact fish populations, and it is prompting an investigation by Oregon State Police.
Read MoreRiverside Rebuild Reaches Local Funding Goal
- Ed Histed
- April 3, 2024
The Riverside Rebuild project in La Grande has successfully reached its local funding goal of $260,000 for a new playground at Riverside Park. With donations from businesses and individuals, the project is now eligible to apply for grants to cover the remaining $390,000. Construction is tentatively set to begin in spring 2025, pending grant approval.
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