The Dalles and Hood River could see thunderstorms, gusty winds and brief heavy rain Thursday, while the highest risk for stronger storms remains farther east in Oregon and Washington.

Oregon's gray wolf population has climbed to 230 animals and 30 packs, marking a conservation success story that is now forcing state officials to navigate increasingly complex questions about protection, management and public acceptance.

A cow mutilation in Wasco County has rancher Doug Johnson shaking his head. Not only about the monetary loss of his four-year-old heifer and the calf he now has to bottle feed, but also in the way the animal was killed. WARNING - This story contains images and descriptions that could be disturbing to readers and viewers.