oregon tourism

A group of Oregon cities is asking for the option to spend more of their tourism revenue on essential services.

Eight years ago, dozens of community members had improbably bought the venerable Wallowa Lake Lodge, avoiding an auction they feared would lead to a corporate takeover of a treasured piece of Wallowa Lake shoreline.

With summer approaching, tourism officials are promoting Oregon’s wilderness and recreational opportunities. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, they’re also…