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Enterprise council OKs resolutions, grants - Wallowa.com

1 week ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 4:58 pm Thursday, April 17, 2025 ENTERPRISE — The Enterprise City Council at its meeting April 14 approved two resolutions and seven requests for grants. The council voted to dissolve two accounts at Community Bank and move to the Bank of Eastern Oregon after considering changes that would come with the Spokane Teachers Credit Union taking over Community Bank. Council President Jeff Yanke noted that in so doing, the city continues a practice of banking locally.
Wallowa trap shooters fire up for season - Wallowa.com

1 week ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 8:00 pm Tuesday, April 15, 2025 Only club in county; one of few in OregonWALLOWA — The trap shooting team from Wallowa High School is getting all fired up as its season gets underway, practicing at the Wallowa Rod and Gun Club just outside of town. Of the 15 club members, 13 were on hand Sunday, April 13, for a practice shoot, along with several coaches. “We have got one heck of a program here,” head coach Ken Knifong said.
Merkley hears from packed house in Joseph - Wallowa.com

1 week ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 4:21 pm Monday, April 14, 2025 JOSEPH — About 150 residents Saturday, April 12, packed the Joseph Community Events Center for U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley’s town hall meeting. It was one of the 36 the Democrat is in the process of holding in each county in the state. He said turnout has been particularly robust, so far, having met with about 3,500 Oregonians during his tour.
Ordinances, budget items on Enterprise City Council agenda - Wallowa.com

1 week ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 7:00 am Monday, April 14, 2025 ENTERPRISE — Ordinances and budgetary matters will be the focus of the Enterprise City Council when it meets April 21 at city hall. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. at 102 E. North St. The public is welcome to attend in person or via Zoom at tinyurl.com/EntCncl421. The meeting ID is 830 6463 4690 and the passcode is 302014.
Dog slain, dumped near Wallowa - Wallowa.com

1 week ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 8:00 am Saturday, April 12, 2025 WALLOWA — A valuable hunting dog and pet was found shot dead near its owners home near Wallowa, the owner reported. According to a Facebook post, G.W. Sweeney on March 22 found his 2-year-old redbone coonhound shot to death and dumped along Bear Creek near Wallowa. The dog had been missing since March 13, Sweeney said. Junior occasionally would run loose, but not often. “Every now and again he’d take off chasing something,” Sweeney said.
Joseph City Council addresses transparency issues - wallowa

2 weeks ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 5:55 pm Monday, April 7, 2025 Council approves water rate increase, tables library permit discussionJOSEPH — As budget season approaches, the Joseph City Council at its meeting April 3 heard concerns residents expressed in a letter. Mark Lacey read the letter, which 17 other residents signed. Mayor Stephen Bartlow said some of the signatories live outside of town. The thrust of the letter was a demand for more transparency from city government on financial matters.
Wallowa County veterans services moving downtown - wallowa

3 weeks ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 9:00 pm Thursday, April 3, 2025 VA clinic, county office to move to Education service District BuildingENTERPRISE — Wallowa County is moving its Veterans Affairs office and clinic to the Education Service Building. The Wallowa County Board of Commissioners announced the move Wednesday, April 2. Commissioner Lisa Collier said an open house and dinner are planned for late April or early May to show off the clinic and office to the county’s veterans. No date has yet been set.
Wolf predation bill makes it through Oregon Senate - wallowa

3 weeks ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 4:00 pm Tuesday, April 1, 2025 ENTERPRISE — State Sen. Todd Nash has accomplished one of his chief goals as a new state senator — getting the Legislature’s upper house to pass an update to Oregon’s wolf depredation compensation program. The Senate in a 28-1 vote Tuesday, March 25, passed Senate Bill 777. Nash was the chief sponsor for the bill that now moves to the House, where Rep. Bobby Levy, R-Echo, is championing the legislation, which has yet to be assigned to a committee.
Joseph eyes permit for new library - wallowa

3 weeks ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 7:00 am Tuesday, April 1, 2025 JOSEPH — The Joseph City Council at its meeting Thursday, April 3, considers a conditional use permit for the Blackburn Building that is to become the new Joseph City Library. The council meets at 7 p.m. at the Joseph Community Events Center. The public can attend in person or via Zoom at tinyurl.com/JosCncl0403. The meeting ID is 826 7850 5696 and the passcode is 200391.
Circle 100 raises $15K for Wallowa Memorial Hospital equipment - wallowa

3 weeks ago | wallowa.com | Bill Bradshaw

Published 7:00 am Saturday, March 29, 2025 ENTERPRISE — Wallowa Memorial Hospital is getting a key piece of equipment to check the condition of arteries and veins thanks to a local fundraising effort. The Circle 100 group has raised more than $15,000 for the Wallowa Valley Health Care Foundation to purchase a vascular sonograph for the hospital, which tests a patient’s arteries and veins for pressure and blockages, said foundation Vice President Diana Collins.