Environment
Drought declared for Lake County fifth straight year
Gov. Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency for Lake County on Sept. 12 and directed state agencies to…
Environment
Suspect in apparent assassination attempt on Trump was near golf course for 12 hours, records show
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The man suspected in an apparent assassination attempt targeting Donald Trump camped outside…
Environment
Crater Lake National Park north entrance reopens after fire danger subsides
The north entrance at Crater Lake is open again following several weeks of closure due to wildfires in…
Environment
Oregon tribe sues over federal agency plans to hold an offshore wind energy auction
EUGENE — A tribe in Oregon whose culture is tied to the ocean is suing the U.S. government…
Environment
Conservation projects in the wings as irrigation districts prepare to shut off water
As cooler weather begins to settle in and farmers harvest their final crops for the year, irrigation districts…
Environment
Washington climate auction prices remain low as repeal vote looms
Washington’s largest air polluters snapped up all available carbon emission allowances in this month’s state-run auction – and…
Bend
Little Lava Fire west of Sunriver remains a threat, but weather has calmed some nerves
Cooler weather and a morning rain shower helped wildland firefighters keep a lid on the Little Lava Fire…
Bend
Ash, smoke descend after wildfires forced evacuation of Mt. Bachelor, other locations
Lightning strikes combined with hot and dry conditions spread multiple fires over the weekend on the Deschutes National…
Environment
Invasive tree of heaven spreads, as do concerns
Tree of heaven, a noxious weed and invasive tree, is making an indelible mark on the Pacific Northwest…
Environment
Scientists use aerial surveys to search for leatherback turtles
As someone who’s spent decades researching the Western Pacific leatherback turtle, Scott Benson knows a thing or two…
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