Malheur National Wildlife Refuge

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The sheriff of Washington's Spokane County is continuing his criticism of an armed protest at an Oregon wildlife refuge. Sheriff Ozzie Knezovich says the standoff at the Malheur Wildlife Refuge near Burns, Oregon, shows the danger of a growing segment of the population intent on using misinformation to turn others against the government. ...

SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The Washington State Patrol says it is investigating threats reportedly made against a state lawmaker who recently made headlines for visiting an Oregon wildlife refuge that's been occupied by armed protesters. The S...

  PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The armed activists occupying a national wildlife refuge in southeastern Oregon plan to hold a community meeting this week to explain themselves and inform residents when they'll leave. The Oregonian reports that a leader of the anti-government group told reporters on Tuesday that the meeting will be held Friday evening in Burns, 30 miles from the Malheur National Wildlife

SPOKANE (AP) — Washington state Rep. Matt Shea recently visited an Oregon wildlife refuge that is occupied by armed protesters who want some federal lands turned over to local residents. The Republican from the Spokane Valley visited with the protesters last weekend, then was in Olympia Monday for the start of the 2016 session. ...

BURNS, Ore. (AP) — Harney County Sheriff Dave Ward said at a community meeting that those involved in the takeover of a national wildlife refuge have no consideration for the wishes or needs of the people of Harney County. He said if they did, they would work to bring this situation to a peaceful close. Ins...

BURNS, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon state legislator has met with the armed group occupying a national wildlife area to protest federal land policies. The Oregonian reports that Rep. Dallas Heard, a Republican from Roseburg, talked with the group Saturday at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge in eastern Oregon's high desert country. Hea...