U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, said he's reached out to Ochoco Lumber to try to save Malheur Lumber Co., the Blue Mountain Eagle Reported. “I am exploring every avenue at the federal level that ...

Ochoco Lumber, Malheur’s parent company, announced on July 23 it would permanently close the John Day sawmill after its log inventory is processed — likely late this year or early in 2025.