Environment
Deschutes County expands drop-off hours for hazardous waste
The Deschutes County Solid Waste Department is expanding its drop-off hours for household hazardous waste at Knott Landfill…
Outdoors
Oregon bill would speed up process to rename locations with offensive titles
Bill defines offensive as ‘insulting and derogatory’ to Oregon Native American tribes, or any race, nationality or ethnicity…
Environment
State forestry officials face backlash over Astoria timber sales, board member resigns in wake
A year-long communication breakdown between concerned residents and state forestry leaders required investigation and halted one state timber…
Environment
Late season snow blankets Mount Bachelor, improves snowpack
A late blast of wintery weather swept over the Central Cascades early on Monday morning, blanketing Mount Bachelor…
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Environmentalists argue PacifiCorp’s wildfire liability burden is fueled by coal-protecting bills
When Berkshire Hathaway bought PacifiCorp — Rocky Mountain Power’s parent company — in 2005, stakeholders didn’t consider the…
Environment
Deschutes County sets opening dates for mountain roads
The Deschutes County Road Department has announced opening dates for mountain roads that lead to some of the…
Environment
Timed reservation tickets open for Lava River Cave
Lava River Cave, one of the top attractions on the Deschutes National Forest, will open this year on…
Environment
Seasonal gate reopening dates unclear in some areas of the Deschutes National Forest
Heavy snowfall and wet conditions in the Deschutes National Forest are impacting seasonal gate reopening, adding another challenge…
Environment
Dock replacement at Crane Prairie planned this week
The Deschutes National Forest is planning to install a new, permanent boat dock this week at Crane Prairie…
Environment
Lawmakers pass bill that could reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions
A bill to improve coordination between state agencies to facilitate the construction of wildlife crossings has passed the…
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