Environment

BLM approves management plan for Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument

The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has approved an updated, 20-year resource management plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National…

Environment

Wildfire protection plan targeting Upper Deschutes area available for review

Deschutes County residents from La Pine to Sunriver are being asked to review the Upper Deschutes River Community…

Environment

Public invited to learn about Northwest Forest Plan amendments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is planning to host a series of public meetings on proposed amendments to…

Climate

Drought-weary farmers optimistic as snowpack totals soar

As skiers and snowboarders pile into their cars to take advantage of massive snow levels at Central Oregon…

Environment

Did Bend get 300 days of sun in 2024? We counted.

Last year The Bulletin launched a project to solve an age-old question — does Bend really get 300…

Environment

Oregon’s snowpack sees spectacular start to 2025

Oregon’s snowpack appeared in spectacular shape to start 2025 at 163% of normal on Jan. 1. “Having great…

Environment

Owyhee protection advocates optimistic about 2025

The U.S. Senate’s passage of the Owyhee Canyonlands wilderness bill leaves advocates optimistic that protections can be enacted…

Environment

Explainer: why Central Oregon juniper trees are being axed

Old-growth juniper trees are a symbol of the American West. Their ancient and gnarled trunks and branches twist…

Environment

Climate, water and national forests will be in the spotlight in 2025

As the page turns to 2025, issues related to climate, wildlife, ecosystems and natural disasters in Central Oregon…

Bend

Atmospheric river burying mountain areas with snow in Central Cascades

An atmospheric river bearing down on the Pacific Northwest is expected to drop several feet of snow at…

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