Recreation

Christmas Bird Count turns up rare bird near Baker City

BAKER CITY — Sean Cozart heard a tundra bean-goose was spotted in Baker County on Dec. 6, but…

Recreation

Mountain goat hunter’s ‘perfect’ experience

BAKER CITY — Melissa Hamman was watching mountain goats hundreds of yards away, not knowing that her goat…

Agriculture

Federal agency offers $10,000 reward in killing of wolf in Morrow County

PORTLAND — The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is offering a $10,000 reward in the illegal killing of…

Recreation

Free guided hike set for New Year’s Day at Emigrant Springs State Park

MEACHAM — A ranger will lead a free First Day Hike on New Year’s Day at Emigrant Springs…

Recreation

McKay Creek near Pendleton closed to salmon, steelhead fishing

PENDLETON — Salmon and steelhead are returning to spawn in McKay Creek, a tributary of the Umatilla River…

Recreation

Salmon return goals fall short in Columbia River Basin

Officials still are not close to reaching their goal of returning at least 5 million salmon and steelhead…

Recreation

Steelhead fishing heats up in some rivers

Anglers have been catching steelhead in the Grande Ronde, Imnaha and Umatilla rivers, particularly when river levels are…

Recreation

Early storms kickstart snowmobiling season

The weather tantalized snowmobilers in Northeastern Oregon this fall. A couple weeks before turkeys were roasted and cream…

Recreation

Holiday cheer and deer: Lights, decorations can leave bucks tangled up

SALEM — Plastic or inflatable reindeer and bright lights are a common holiday combination, but outdoor decorations can…

Recreation

Torrent of trout: Thief Valley Reservoir gets an early start on 2025 with a release of rainbow

NORTH POWDER — An icy wind moans through the sagebrush and dimples the water with whitecaps, but the…

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