East Oregonian

3 days ago | eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson

Published 5:00 am Monday, April 21, 2025 UMATILLA, MORROW COUNTIES — The Port of Umatilla and Umatilla County hope to reach an agreement within the next week to end the lawsuit the county brought against the Columbia Development Authority, the port and other CDA members. Umatilla County Commissioner John Shafer and Port of Umatilla General Manager Kim Puzey confirmed a final agreement is close.

6 days ago | eastoregonian.com | Jayson Jacoby

Published 1:00 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 Majority of state’s wolves live in northeast cornerSALEM — Oregon’s estimated wolf population grew by about 15% in 2024, rising from 178 to 204 animals, according to the annual wolf conservation and management report the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife released April 11. The agency counted wolves statewide at the end of 2024.

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Berit Thorson

Published 5:00 pm Friday, April 18, 2025 Oregon Department of Agriculture says penalties are the next step in the compliance pathway, but rescues say the fines seem more punitive than anything. After about 10 years with Fuzz Ball Animal Rescue in Hermiston, Robin Barker, its vice president, is considering giving up the work she loves. Working in animal rescue comes with certain stressors.

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Isabella Crowley

Published 4:41 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 LA GRANDE — Eastern Oregon University President Kelly Ryan will take part in a panel exploring the role regional universities play in preparing students and community for the evolving job market. The panel, which will take place at 11 a.m. on April 22, will be hosted by Ian Wilhelm, deputy managing editor at The Chronicle of Higher Education, according to a press release.

1 week ago | eastoregonian.com | Jayson Jacoby

Published 5:00 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 Hunt areas would be based on deer migration patternsThe 56,000 or so people who hunt mule deer east of the Cascades each year, whether they carry a rifle or a bow, could see a major change in the boundaries of many hunt areas in 2026. This fall’s hunts won’t be affected.