Climate
Jefferson County declares drought for record fifth straight year
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has declared drought in Jefferson County, a designation that could help area farmers access ...
Bend
Central Oregon gets a break from drought, but threats still loom
After more than four years of consistent drought, Central Oregon is finally getting a break. June began drought-free ...
Climate
Above average snowpack helps Prineville Reservoir fill for second year running
After several years of low water levels caused by a historic drought, Prineville Reservoir has filled for the ...
Climate
Court upholds parking reforms, environmental rules after Oregon cities’ lawsuit
The Oregon Court of Appeals ruled to broadly uphold a series of climate-focused state transportation and land use ...
Climate
Legislature passes bill to rid Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System of coal investments
A bill directing the state Treasury to essentially divest Oregon’s Public Employee Retirement System of nearly $1 billion ...
Business
U.S. natural gas use sets records in January
U.S. natural gas consumption set records in January as homes and businesses warded off a mid-month arctic blast, ...
Bend
Winter storms boost Central Oregon snowpack to normal levels for the season
At the end of December, some were wondering if Central Oregon was headed for a snowless winter. Not ...
Bend
Heavy snow arrives with the first major storm of 2024 in Central Oregon
Heavy snow hit Bend on Tuesday morning amid a blizzard warning issued by the National Weather Service for ...
Bend
High winds, snow forecasted for Central Oregon to boost snowpack levels
Batten down the hatches Central Oregon. Snow and high winds are forecast for much of this week, bringing ...
Climate
Federal judge refuses to dismiss climate lawsuit filed by youth
EUGENE — A federal judge has rejected a U.S. Department of Justice request to dismiss a 2015 lawsuit ...
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