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Welcome to KWVR's AM/FM Archive |
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KWVR -
About Us
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May 19, 2008 at 10:14 AM |
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Phase one of our reconstruction has been completed! This part of our website has now turned into our archive that contains news, interviews, community photography from 2007 and up to May 17, 2008.
Please update your bookmarks, if you have not already done so. Links to both websites are also available on both websites for your convenience. Please remember that the new site is still under construction. Some features may not have any content yet, or are disabled. Thank you so much for your patience and patronage.
~Angelika Garoutte, KWVR AM/FM Webmaster
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Last Updated ( May 19, 2008 at 03:42 PM )
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New Farm Bill Supports Conservation, Specialty Crops, Commodities |
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Congress/Senate
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May 15, 2008 at 12:34 PM |
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The House of Representatives yesterday passed the seven-month overdue Farm Bill by a 318-106 vote. Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.), who voted for the bill, released the following statement:Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Committee Approves 2008/09 Wallowa School Budget - Interim K-6 Principal/Superintendent Hired |
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Local News
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May 13, 2008 at 07:28 AM |
During last night's Wallowa School District formal budget meeting it became very apparent that is has become increasingly difficult for the district to improve its financial situation in a time of continued declining enrollment. Nevertheless, Ed Jensen from ESD, presented the budget committee members a modified budget proposal that will retain most of the initially proposed cuts by former Superintendent Thielman in the educational department.
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Last Updated ( May 13, 2008 at 07:39 PM )
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Plowing - Perfection Just Like In The "Good Old Days" |
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Special Sections -
Featured Picture
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May 05, 2008 at 02:20 PM |
 Teamsters from as far as Asotin, Wa, participated in this year's
Lee Scott Memorial Plowing Bee at the Waters' Ranch in Joseph, Ore.
Pictured is Bill Meyers of Hermiston with "Gus & Cole", a Belgian draft horse team
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Last Updated ( May 05, 2008 at 03:13 PM )
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NEW AT KWVR: Yard Sale Ads - Now with Google Maps |
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Promos
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May 07, 2008 at 04:29 PM |
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 There is always some new and cool going on at KWVR AM/FM. Now for the first time for your Yard Sale: Google Maps that will take your buyers right to your location. Just advertise your Yard Sale with KWVR AM/FM and we will include the Google Map at no additional cost. Click on Read More below for more information.
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Last Updated ( May 07, 2008 at 04:33 PM )
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Walden Announces Plan to Update Healthy Forest Law |
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Congress/Senate
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May 09, 2008 at 01:39 PM |
Walden: It’s time to treat the land most susceptible to catastrophic fire to protect forests, wildlife, and our communities
REDMOND, Ore. — Congressman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) this morning announced his plans to introduce legislation to give federal foresters and local communities the necessary tools to address areas identified by federal agencies as at the highest risk of catastrophic wildfire.Write Comment (0 comments) |
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ENTERPRISE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT RECEIVES $6066 GRANT |
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Local News
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May 07, 2008 at 12:35 PM |
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ENTERPRISE, Ore -- Fire Captain Ron Neil accepted the $6,066 award in Biggs Junction on Wednesday April 30, 2008. Earlier this year, the Enterprise Volunteer Fire department received federal excess property wildlands fire engine from the Oregon Department of Forestry, and submitted a grant request to the Neil R. MacDonald Foundation for additional equipment to outfit the truck. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Last Updated ( May 07, 2008 at 02:13 PM )
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Senate Committee Assigns $400 Million for County Payments |
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Congress/Senate
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May 08, 2008 at 01:36 PM |
Wyden calls on the Full Senate and House to "get the job done."
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a continued effort to provide lasting relief for the nation's rural schools and communities, U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) announced today that $400 million is included in the Senate's Iraq supplemental spending bill for the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self Determination Act, commonly known as the "county payments" law. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Last Updated ( May 08, 2008 at 02:39 PM )
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Cost of Stamps to Increase Before Ballots are Due |
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May 07, 2008 at 03:35 PM |
Stamp Prices To Increase Before Voting Deadline. Cost to mail in ballots will increase by a penny on May 12
SALEM, Ore -- Beginning on May 12, the cost of a First Class postage stamp will increase from 41 cents to 42 cents. The cost increase comes after ballots for Oregon's primary have been mailed out, but eight days before the ballots are due.Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Last Updated ( May 15, 2008 at 01:44 PM )
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[SOSNEWS] Update To Stamp Cost Increase |
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May 07, 2008 at 04:51 PM |
The Stamp Cost Increase and What It Means For Oregon Elections
The Secretary of State's office has received numerous questions from media and voters about what the increase in the price of stamps will mean for the upcoming election. Here are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions we've received:Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Wildfire Awareness Week Tip Number 2 |
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News -
Oregon Outdoors News
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May 07, 2008 at 02:50 PM |
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Debris burning is the number one human-caused fire start in Oregon (273 fires burned 1,828 acres in 2007). Mitch Williams, Assistant Unit Forester in La Grande, states, “Debris burning is a dangerous business. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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The Governor Urges Recognition of Providers' Role In Young Children's Development. |
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May 07, 2008 at 04:47 PM |
Child care organizations and parents across the nation are joining together the Friday before Mothers' Day to celebrate Provider Appreciation Day. Oregon Governor Ted Kulongoski has proclaimed May 9th Child Care Provider Day in Oregon, calling for the recognition of the key role of providers in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of more than 165,000 children in child care settings statewide.
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EOU President visits Wallowa County |
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May 07, 2008 at 03:28 PM |
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LA GRANDE, Ore. (EOU) - Eastern Oregon University President Dixie Lund will be in Wallowa County on Tuesday, May 20, visiting area high schools and hosting a reception.Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Lee Scott Memorial Plowing Bee Takes Place Once Again In Grand Setting at the Water's Ranch |
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Local News
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May 05, 2008 at 02:16 PM |
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 JOSEPH, Ore -- 11 Teamsters, 21 head of animals with nine head of horses and 12 head of mules presented the 10th Lee Scott Memorial Plowing Bee at the Waters' Ranch in Joseph last Saturday and Sunday. Participants and spectators enjoyed two days of glorious weather amongst family, friends and a splendid barbecue sponsored by the Liberty Grange to see how plowing was done in the “good old times."
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Last Updated ( May 05, 2008 at 08:36 PM )
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4-H Spring Livestock Judging Contest Results |
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May 06, 2008 at 11:46 AM |
 ENTERPRISE, Ore -- The Annual 4-H Spring Livestock Judging Contest was held this year at the completion of Swine weigh-ins held at the Wallowa county Fairgrounds in May 3, 2008. A hot dog lunch, hosted by the Imnaha 4-H Club, was enjoyed by over 60 4-H members, parents and supporters prior to the Livestock Judging contest.Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Wildfire Awareness Week Kicks Off |
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Oregon Outdoors News
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May 07, 2008 at 02:46 PM |
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This is the fourth consecutive year that Gov. Kulongoski has declared May 4-10 as “Wildfire Awareness Week.” For 2008, emphasis is on safe debris burning practices. Debris burning is the number one human-caused fire start in Oregon (273 fires burned 1,828 acres in 2007).Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Bottled Water Backlash: Bottled Water's Days are Numbered, says leading Environmental Magazine |
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Regional/National
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May 07, 2008 at 02:22 PM |
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Bottled water is out, and tap water is in, says the May/June 2008 cover story of E – The Environmental Magazine (now posted at: www.emagazine.com). Call it reverse snob appeal. These days, it’s the tap water enthusiasts, concerned about the environment, who get to act self-righteous. Just like it has become cool to bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store and your own mug to the coffee shop, the reusable water bottle is the hip, new eco-accessory.Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Alpine Meadows Golf Tournament - Enterprise Takes It Home |
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Sports & Recreation -
WC Sports News
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May 05, 2008 at 11:20 AM |
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A great tournament, great times and Enterprise wins the tournament with 298. A 'highlight' for Heather Bruce was an "eagle-2" on the par 4 # 2 hole. She holed out a 135 yard approach shot.Write Comment (1 comments) |
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Community Forum on Internet Safety |
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Local News
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May 05, 2008 at 11:02 AM |
The internet can be a wonderful tool, but as with all tools you need to first read the instructions and follow all safety guidelines especially if you have children or teens in your home. When your kids go online, they can also be bombarded with these same messages, or visit websites you didn’t even know existed.
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Fish and Wildlife Commission meets in La Grande May 8-9 |
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Oregon Outdoors News
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May 05, 2008 at 10:59 AM |
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SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet May 8-9 in La Grande to formally adopt revised cervid ranching rule language and provide guidance about future legislative changes to the Land Owner Preference (LOP) tag program.Write Comment (0 comments) |
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Last Updated ( May 05, 2008 at 11:02 AM )
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Joseph City Council Meeting, May 1, 2008 |
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Local News
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May 02, 2008 at 11:09 AM |
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JOSEPH, Ore -- The biggest item on the agenda of last night's regular Joseph City Council Meeting was a consideration of application for annexation of Tax Lot 2908, currently in the urban growth area, abutting and utilized as a portion of Tax Lot 100, commonly known as the Dean Waters apartments, submitted by Carlton and Sharon Harvey. Write Comment (0 comments) |
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