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Page 2A NORTHWEST East Oregonian Friday, January 2, 2015 Idaho wolf derby starts at sunrise Stranded sea turtle recovering and also eliminated lower elevation areas likely to have more coyotes and wolves. A coalition of environmental groups, as well as Democrat- ic U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon, tried but failed to get the Forest Service to revoke the permit it issued. “The world is looking at this with a lot of dismay,” said Amy Atwood, an attor- ney at the Center for Bio- logical Diversity. “We’re not going to go away and we’re By KEITH RIDLER Associated Press BOISE, Idaho — A hunt- ing derby with $1,000 each for whoever kills the most wolves and coyotes is sched- uled to start at sunrise Friday in east-central Idaho. Idaho for Wildlife’s three- day Predator Hunting Con- test and Fur Rendezvous is planned on private ranch land and U.S. Forest Service land around Salmon. “I think we’re going to have a good turnout,” said Steve Alder, organizer of the contest. He didn’t have an estimate on the number of hunters, though, due to the remoteness of the area. The group earlier this year received permission to include land administered by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management but the agen- cy withdrew the permit in November following two lawsuits by environmental groups. Losing the 3.1 million acres of BLM land cut the area for the derby in half, She said the group has a litigation strategy to prevent another derby but declined to go into details. The derby last year drew 230 people, about 100 of them hunters, who killed 21 coyotes but no wolves. Alder said the BLM’s revoking the group’s permit might have persuaded more hunters to take part this year. He said 40 hunters from outside Idaho have committed. He said ranchers have also been contacted in advance so hunters can use that land. Also, he noted, possible wolf at Oregon Coast Aquarium sightings are being tracked. “We’ve heard some re- ports and we’re trying to pin- point where those are so we can put in hunters,” he said. Besides the $1,000 prizes, Alder said, fur buyers will also be available with the po- tential pay for a black wolf pelt up to $600. “People love the black ones,” Alder said. “And the LONGVIEW, Wash. (AP) — A young sea turtle roughed up by chilly, chop- py waters off the coast of Washington state is making a strong recovery in Oregon. “Solstice” was found on the beach near the north end of the Long Beach Penin- sula on Dec. 21, the winter solstice. The 40- to 50-pound fe- male olive ridley turtle was dehydrated, and her body temperature was about 15 degrees below the typical 75 degrees. Solstice’s caretakers are nurturing her with hydration big white pelt, that’s beauti- ful. That’s worth quite a bit.” The region where the der- by is planned is considered a key area for wolves that could grow in number, with some pack members dispers- ing to surrounding states. At least one Oregon environ- mental group that would like to see more wolves in that state is involved in the law- suits against the derby for that reason. “As we learn more about these animals, the more we’ve come to revere them,” said Atwood. “When you remove them from the land- scape it upends the order of things.” swims. Her body tempera- ture has risen 12 degrees since she arrived at the Or- egon Coast Aquarium in Newport, Erin Paxton, a spokeswoman for the aquar- ium, told The Daily News of Longview. Olive ridley turtles are typically found in tropical waters from Peru to Califor- nia. During storms, warm currents sometimes carry sea turtles into the colder northern latitudes, Paxton said. As the warm water dis- sipates, the turtles get hypo- thermic. “(She) is a very special patient,” Paxton said of BRIEFLY Sheridan woman killed in hit-and-run crash beach wedding in Oregon in July. But when their beloved Oregon Ducks got a berth to the College Football Playoff SHERIDAN (AP) — State police say an 81-year- old Sheridan man is being questioned in connection with the hit-and-run death of a woman using a wheelchair on a Yamhill County highway. Oregon State Police says 66-year-old Connie Nickeson of Sheridan was killed in the Thursday crash on highway 18B. they changed their plans. Twomey and DeFluri were married Thursday at the tailgate party in Pasadena about 100 yards from the entrance to the stadium. The two 25-year-old teachers from Eugene were married by Twomey’s stepdad, who registered online to perform the ceremony. DeFluri’s parents couldn’t make it but they were able to watch via Skype. stopped before leaving the scene in his damaged vehicle. He was later located, and authorities say he is cooperating. Troopers don’t believe alcohol was a factor in the crash. They’re investigating why the man left the scene. Tipsy birds help scientists study alcohol, speech PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — Steven Twomey and Lisa DeFluri were set to have a Olson tells KATU that a trained ear can hear evidence of slurring in the songs of birds that were given alcohol with their helping of diluted white grape juice. Family sues Eastern State Hospital over death Didn’t receive your paper? 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Eastern and Central Oregon: Partial sun- shine today; however, more clouds across the north. Western Washington: Mostly cloudy today; a passing shower in central parts during the afternoon. Hi 48 23 39 52 29 30 42 34 30 37 42 32 31 46 48 51 24 28 30 40 38 43 24 36 40 30 31 NATIONAL WEATHER TODAY Sat. WORLD CITIES (in mph) Klamath Falls 42/20 0 1 1 1 0 0 8 a.m. 10 a.m. Noon 2 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. Cascades: Clouds and sunshine today. Partly cloudy tonight. Partly sunny tomorrow. Northern California: Plenty of sunshine today. Clear tonight; cold. Plenty of sun tomorrow. COMMERCIAL PRINTING Production Director Jake Duquette Real Estate Advertising: Jodi Snook Copyright © 2014, EO Media Group Yesterday Normals Records To submit sports or outdoors information or tips: Legal Advertising: (USPS 164-980) 30° 23° Service must approve a re- lease of Solstice, though no plans are set. • Stephanie Burkenbine for same-day redelivery www.eastoregonian.com — Erin Paxton Spokeswoman for the Oregon Coast Aquarium Corrections Subscriber services: For home delivery, vacation stops or delivery concerns: 1-800-522-0255 211 S.E. Byers Ave., Pendleton 541-276-2211 333 E. Main St., Hermiston 541-567-6211 “(She) is a very special patient. (She’s) doing better than many other turtles we’ve received.” SEATAC, Wash. — darbrook Lodge in SeaT- City leaders in SeaTac say ac, said before the law was we would because so few they’ve noticed little impact passed he would close sev- people are affected,” said on the overall economy one eral rooms in his hotel to Guppy. “And at the same year after voters increased avoid having to comply. time, it’s not having a ripple the hourly minimum wage However Cedarbrook effect through the economy. to $15. Lodge is now moving for- It just affects so few jobs, it’s KING-TV reports an es- ward with a 63-room ex- not having much impact.” timated 1,500 total workers pansion and recently start- The state Supreme Court saw their minimum wage ed paying the $15 per hour is expected to decide soon increase under the new law, minimum wage. whether Port of Seattle including 400 who live in Paul Guppy, researcher workers at Sea-Tac Airport the city limits. at the Washington Policy will be included in the wage City manager Todd Cutts Center, said some employ- increase. That would in- says there has been no im- crease the number of people pact on sales tax or proper- like free meals to make up affected by the $15 per hour ty tax, and no change in the for the wage increase. minimum wage to around number of business licenses “We’re not seeing the big 6,500. issued. The law requires hote- liers with more than 100 rooms to pay workers $15 The East Oregonian works hard to be accurate and an hour. Scott Ostrander, former sincerely regrets any errors. If you notice a mistake in general manager of the Ce- the paper, please call 541-966-0818. lawsuit claiming the hospital is at fault. Misael Rodriguez, 43, was involuntarily committed for observation in August 2013 and suffered fatal injuries 11 days later, The Spokesman-Review reported — Founded Oct. 16, 1875 — Solstice. “(She’s) doing bet- ter than many other turtles we’ve received.” Two sea turtles were found dead on the northern Oregon Coast on Dec. 24 and Dec. 29, and some ma- rine biologists say it’s possi- ble more may arrive. Last summer, a live sea turtle was found near Flor- ence, Oregon, but it was pushed out to sea by people on the beach, and the Ore- gon Coast Aquarium staff was unable to relocate it. Last fall, the aquarium staff unsuccessfully attempted to save a sea turtle beached near Lincoln City. Paxton says the aquari- um has in the past released sea turtles near San Diego. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Little impact in SeaTac from $15 minimum wage song patterns similar to the way humans learn to speak. He says he hopes to learn why alcohol affects birdsong, and human speech. SPOKANE, Wash. (AP) — The family of a Tri-Cities man who died after being found unconscious on the PORTLAND (AP) — Scientists know little about why humans slur their speech when they drink alcohol. Researchers at Oregon Health and Science University hope tipsy songbirds can help them uncover clues. OHSU researcher Oregon fans marry in Rose Bowl parking lot Christopher Olson is recording the sounds made Courtesy photo Oregon Coast Aquarium Solstice shows off her dark scales and olive green shell during a hydration bath. 0-2, Low 3-5, Moderate 6-7, High; 8-10, Very High; 11+, Extreme The higher the AccuWeather.com UV Index™ num- ber, the greater the need for eye and skin protection. 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