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Mormon cricket swarms will soon appear in southern Malheur County
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (134+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Mormon cricket swarms will soon appear in southern Malheur County MALHEUR COUNTY " Officials with the Malheur County Sheriff's Office are reminding the public that Mormon Crickets will soon be making their appearances on the pavement, especially in…...
Kittens found abandoned, possibly thrown from vehicle near Umatilla
3+ week, 1+ hour ago (228+ words) HERMISTON " Oregon State Police are investigating after two kittens were found abandoned and two others were found dead along U. S. Highway 730 on Monday. According to an OSP report, a Hermiston man discovered the two surviving kittens just west of Umatilla. He…...
City of Hines Reminds Residents of Animal Regulation Within City Limits
3+ week, 1+ day ago (173+ words) HINES(Released from City of Hines)-The City of Hines would like to remind residents of municipal code requirements related to keeping animals within city limits. These regulations are in place to promote public safety, maintain neighborhood quality, and ensure…...
Wildlife crossing study seeks input from Wallowa County Residents
3+ week, 4+ day ago (326+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Wildlife crossing study seeks input from Wallowa County Residents WALLOWA COUNTY " (Press Release from the Oregon Hunters Association) A 22-mi stretch of Oregon Highway 82 between Minam and Enterprise, OR has one of the highest densities of wildlife-vehicle…...
OSP Fish and wildlife asks for help identifying trespasser near Mount Emily
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (104+ words) Elkhorn Media Group OSP Fish and wildlife asks for help identifying trespasser near Mount Emily LA GRANDE " UPDATE 2: 45 PM: The subjects have been identified. No additional tips requested. The Umatilla National Forest travel management operates under the 2005 Travel Management Rule…...
2025 Wolf Report highlights ongoing wolf activity in Eastern Oregon
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (425+ words) The majority, 62%, of Oregon wolves, as of December 31, 2025, lie within the East Wolf Management Zone, while the remaining 38% reside in the west. Packs confirmed in the east zone as of the end of 2025, and their size, are as follows: Note,…...
Cat Utopia seeks support from Union County for Trap Neuter Return Program
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (441+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Cat Utopia seeks support from Union County for Trap Neuter Return Program UNION COUNTY " During a recent commission meeting, Cat Utopia Union County appealed to local county leadership to support its Trap Neuter Return (TNR) Program and…...
Domestic dog and wild mountain lion responsible for Monument livestock killings
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (214+ words) MONUMENT " April has not been a great month to be a goat or an alpaca in northern Grant County. Recent livestock killings in the Monument area have raised concern among residents. According to Sheriff Todd Mc Kinley, two separate animals…...
Washington wolf population hits record high as livestock attacks plummet
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) Elkhorn Media Group Washington wolf population hits record high as livestock attacks plummet OLYMPIA " Washington's gray wolf population surged by more than 17 percent in 2025, reaching a record high after a brief decline the previous year. The Washington Department of Fish…...
UW researchers identify mosquito receptor that detects plant-based repellents
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (175+ words) elkhornmediagroup. com UW researchers identify mosquito receptor that detects plant-based repellents SEATTLE " University of Washington researchers have identified a specific sensory receptor that allows mosquitoes to detect and avoid borneol, a common compound found in plant-based repellents like rosemary and…...