August 18, 2026 Scam Alert: Caller Impersonating Wallowa County Sheriff's Deputy Someone is impersonating a Wallowa County Sheriff's deputy and calling residents to demand money. The Sheriff's Office will never call to ask for payment. Read more →
August 19, 2026 Temporary Fire-Related Closure at Burnt Creek Fire Area Has Been Modified The temporary forest closure around the Burnt Creek Fire in the Wallowa-Whitman National Forest has been updated to reflect changing fire conditions. Read more →
August 13, 2026 Oregon Businesses Encouraged to Report Wildfire and Smoke Impacts Oregon businesses affected by wildfires or smoke can document their losses through a state self-reporting survey that supports recovery planning and possible SBA disaster loan eligibility. Read more →
August 10, 2026 Internet and Phone Service Have Been Restored A damaged fiber line that knocked out phone and internet service across most of Wallowa County was repaired, with service restored by 12:35 PM on August 10. Read more →
