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…

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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…

Environment

Bill in Oregon legislature offers hope for improved water distribution in Deschutes Basin

A bill designed to improve flows in the Deschutes River and increase water availability for junior water rights…

News

Judge: Public denied input on Prineville water releases

Oregon water regulators “failed to allow the public an opportunity to be heard” in regard to controversial water…

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Lawmakers may revise Oregon forestland estate tax exemption

Changes to an estate tax exemption for Oregon forestland owners will be voted on by the Senate after…

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