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10/16/2026

Wallowa County ESD is showing support for Silver Rail Elementary School and asking everyone to place this image on the page.

10/16/2026

🚧🚨𝑺𝒍𝒐𝒘 𝑫𝒐𝒘𝒏. 𝑴𝒐𝒗𝒆 𝑶𝒗𝒆𝒓. 𝑺𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒔. 🚧🚨

Nationally, approximately 24 first responders lose their lives on interstate highway shoulders every year while doing their job. According to AAA, an estimated 12% of interstate traffic fatalities, or 600+ deaths per year, are the result of shoulder crashes. From 2016-2020 Oregon experienced 207 crashes involving vehicles parked off the road. These crashes resulted in 7 fatalities, 13 serious injuries, and 164 moderate and minor injuries.

Oregon's Move Over Law requires drivers to move over or slow down at least five miles below the posted speed limit when there's flashing lights of ANY color from a vehicle parked on the side of the road. Yes, this does include ANY vehicle from a tow truck, public works, emergency response, hazard lights on a car or semi, law enforcement or ODOT vehicles. October 17th is National Move Over Day and the Oregon Department of Transportation wants to remind drivers that moving over saves lives every day.

(𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵)

10/16/2026

WALLOWA COUNTY SCHOOLS ISSUES JOINT STATEMENT ON BEND TRAGEDY

WALLOWA COUNTY --

(Joint press release provided by the Wallowa County School Districts)

TO: Wallowa County Students, Families, and Community Members

DATE: October 15, 2026

SUBJECT: School Safety & Support Regarding the Tragedy in Bend, Oregon

Dear Wallowa County Community,

On behalf of all public school districts in Wallowa County, we extend our deepest sympathies and heartfelt solidarity to the students, families, staff, and community members in Bend following today’s tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School. A crisis in any Oregon school deeply impacts all of us.

We understand that news like this causes concern and anxiety. We want to reassure you that the safety, security, and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority across every campus in our county.

Immediate Actions & Safety Measures

- No Known Threat: There are currently no threats to any school or facility in Wallowa County.

- Enhanced Campus Presence: Local law enforcement agencies and the Sheriff’s Office are maintaining an increased, reassuring presence across all district campuses.

- Safety Protocols: District administrators are reviewing building access, security procedures, and emergency response plans to ensure complete operational readiness.

Student & Staff Support Services

- Counseling staff and administration are ready across all school buildings to support students and staff processing grief or anxiety. Additional community resources include:

- School Counseling Offices: Drop-in support available at each school campus during regular hours.

- Wallowa Valley Center for Wellness: at 541-426-4524.

- National Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: 24/7 Crisis Line Call or text 988.

- SafeOregon Reporting System: Report any safety concerns 24/7 by calling/texting 844-472-3367 or emailing [email protected].

Thank you for your ongoing partnership, trust, and care as we work together to keep our school environments safe and supportive.

Sincerely,

Landon Braden, Superintendent, Wallowa County ESD / Troy School District #54

Rollie Marshall, Superintendent, Wallowa School District #12

Dan Wold, Superintendent, Enterprise School District #21

Mike Hillman, Superintendent, Joseph School District #6

10/16/2026

EASTERN OREGON - Among the 1A-4A teams in football, volleyball, soccer, and cross Country, several Eastern Oregon Schools made the top marks with impressive GPAs, including several teams that first in state in their division.

EASTERN ORGON – The Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) has released the 2026-2027 All State ...Read More

10/16/2026

WALLOWA- The Wallowa School District showed off special t-shirts on their page that read: “Behind Every Cougar Is Someone Who Believes.” Athletes will present them to someone who has made a personal impact on them.

WALLOWA – Wallowa High School athletes have begun a new tradition to say thank you ...Read More

10/15/2026

LOSTINE- The city of Lostine has lifted its burn ban, following the lead of several other regional cities and counties as cooler weather winds down an active wildfire season.

LOSTINE — The city of Lostine has lifted its burn ban, following the lead of ...Read More

10/15/2026

REMINDER, PLANNED POWER OUTAGE SCHEDULED FOR WALLOWA COUNTY TONIGHT

WALLOWA COUNTY – A reminder for Wallowa County residents, Pacific Power is planning a scheduled power outage this evening, Thursday, October 15, through the early morning of Friday, October 16. Residents are advised to unplug sensitive electronics in advance of the outage.

Residents should also prepare for the temporary loss in heating during the outage. As of the time of writing, low temperatures for tonight and early Friday morning range from the mid-to-lower 30s, possibly hitting the freezing point near sunrise.

For more information, see the following release from Wallowa Valley Network:

(Press release from Wallowa Valley Network)

Pacific Power is planning an outage starting on Thursday, October 15th at about 10PM and ending Friday, the 16th, at 5AM. It sounds like the outage will cover most or all of the county.

Pacific Power asks that customers unplug sensitive electronics. This is a good idea. Please try not to rearrange how any network cables are plugged in when you do this, though.

Once grid power is restored:

If you have any issues with your internet connection, please do not press the reset button on any WiFi routers; if you do this, it wipes the router settings, which is not what you want to do.

Please make sure that any network devices are plugged back in to power, and look for any network cables that may have inadvertently been unplugged, and attempt to plug them in how they were before.

Please give network gear 5-10 minutes, once it is powered back on, to start up and reconnect. Most WVN systems will have been continuously backup-powered, so most people should not experience any delay on our end. However, in a few areas, our equipment may need time to power back up and reconnect, so please don’t worry if it takes 10 minutes or a bit more.

If you have any issues getting reconnected that you are not able to resolve with the above steps, please give us a call for help!

10/15/2026

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10/14/2026

OREGON - Girls flag football will begin its inaugural season as a sanctioned activity in Spring of 2027 following two years as an emerging activity. It is the second sport the OSAA has added through its emerging activity process – boys volleyball was added in 2025-26.

OREGON – Schools across Oregon will soon have another sport to enjoy with official backing ...Read More

10/14/2026

NEOEDD TO HOLD LOTTERY FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT PROGRAM

ENTERPRISE – (Press release from the Northeast Oregon Economic Development District) The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NEOEDD) is accepting intake forms for the popular Individual Development Account (IDA) matched savings program. This program helps low-to-moderate-income residents of Baker, Union, and Wallowa counties save to invest in a small business, post-secondary education, specialized training, assistive technology/equipment, or a vehicle. For every $1 saved, participants receive $5 match. Participants may earn up to a $10,000 match after saving $2,000 and meeting program requirements, for a total of $12,000. As one participant described their experience, “The IDA program emphasized the value of saving in a whole new way and improved my financial literacy. It helped me face financial fears, tackle big projects, and most importantly believe in my business ability and growth.”

Funding is limited. The IDA application process has two parts: (1) Complete the intake form on the NEOEDD website by November 1, 2026 to enter the lottery; (2) Applicants selected by lottery will meet with NEOEDD staff to confirm eligibility and complete the full application; funds will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to those selected by lottery who complete the full application.

To learn more about eligibility and to enter the lottery, visit: https://neoedd.org/regional-planning/individual-development-account/ For additional assistance contact [email protected].

“We’re grateful to be able to offer the IDA program. It has a significant impact on small businesses and households with limited income,” said Lisa Dawson, NEOEDD Executive Director.

About the Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NEOEDD):

The Northeast Oregon Economic Development District (NEOEDD) is one of twelve federally recognized economic development districts in Oregon. NEOEDD's mission is to contribute to a vibrant rural economy by providing consulting, training, financing, referrals and other assistance to businesses, entrepreneurs, local governments and non-profit organizations in Northeast Oregon. Learn more about our programs and business support at www.neoedd.org. (Baker, Union and Wallowa counties).