Environment

Five years of drought behind them, Central Oregon reservoirs making a comeback

Wickiup Reservoir is filling up at its fastest rate in six years, giving some water watchers further hope…

Environment

East Bend farmers eagerly await more water as piping project ramps up

For cattle farmer Rob Rastovich, Arnold Irrigation District’s piping project has the potential to make or break his…

Environment

Fish and Wildlife offers $50,000 reward after wolf deaths in southern Oregon

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is requesting information from the public on the deaths of three gray…

Bend

BLM plans trail expansion at Horse Ridge Recreation Area

The Bureau of Land Management wants to improve mountain biking and other non-motorized recreation at the Horse Ridge…

Climate Changed

Condors coming back to Pacific Northwest

Columbia Insight Angela Sondenaa was jet-boating up the Snake River through Hells Canyon. Looking at the steep cliffs…

Environment

Water shortages loom large at Jefferson County Farm Fair

MADRAS — When farmers get together these days anywhere in Central Oregon, water is usually a main talking…

Business

Oregon may spend $1.5 million to help landowners cope with beavers

SALEM — Two years ago, Clover Leonard was surprised to discover limbs missing from her trees before any…

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,…

Environment

Sunriver Nature Center says goodbye to Aquila the golden eagle

This week, Sunriver Nature Center staff said their final farewells to their beloved Aquila, the golden eagle who…

Bend

ODFW to discuss its Mule Deer Management Plan rewrite in Bend

After decades of seeing mule deer numbers decline statewide, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife now says…

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