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Organic hazelnuts face uphill battle

Some folks just seem to insist on doing things the hard way. Growing hazelnuts organically generally involves more…

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Plan to sell public lands sparks backlash in Central Oregon

President Donald Trump wants to sell off public land — including Forest Service and Bureau of Land Management land…

Oregon

Despite warnings, Oregon lawmakers approve limited beaver trapping ban

Despite warnings against meddling with wildlife management, the Oregon Legislature has voted to prohibit beaver trapping in impaired…

Oregon

Oregon lawmakers invest in expanded water recycling for irrigation

Lawmakers are investing nearly $300,000 to expand water recycling in Oregon by hiring an interagency team leader charged…

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Volunteers help keep animals safe as wildfire burns near Crooked River Ranch

REDMOND — Holly Watkins didn’t get much sleep on Monday night. The Crooked River Ranch resident spent a…

Dairy

Oregon State University added to farmworker study proposal

A proposed study of farmworker experiences in Oregon has won the endorsement of a key policy committee after…

Environment

BLM to hold wild horse adoption event June 25-27 in Hines

Want to give a wild horse a home? A wild horse adoption event is planned to be held…

Government

Commerce secretary promises broadband funding by end of year

Service providers protest further federal delays The federal government intends to award funding to all rural broadband expansion…

Government

Slate of bills to modernize Oregon water laws await votes in final month of session

Bills from Gov. Tina Kotek and a bipartisan duo of representatives would streamline water rights transfers and impose…

Local News

More Deschutes County farm-zoned land on path to rural housing

Plans to build 71 homes across 710 acres of juniper woodland and shrub steppe in rural Deschutes County…

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