Ochoco Irrigation addresses dry conditions with water leasing pilot program
In the Prineville Valley, Ochoco Irrigation District said Tuesday it plans a novel approach to meeting water needs this summer.…
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Oregon natural gas terminal plans hit snag over permit
Plans for a major West Coast liquified natural gas pipeline and export terminal have hit a snag after a lengthy legal battle.…
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OSU Wave Lab receives $4.9 for natural hazards engineering research
The National Science Foundation has awarded the Oregon State University College of Engineering nearly $5 million for natural hazards engineering…
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Time running out for Northwest salmon species, report says
A Washington state report has found one the state’s iconic fish, salmon, is facing a threat to its existence because of climate change.…
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C. Oregon hunters boost reward to $3,500 in Sisters-area elk poaching case
The Oregon Hunters Association’s Bend and Redmond chapters said Friday they have each pledged $1,000 to boost the reward for information leading to…
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Poll finds strong support for Owyhee Canyonlands protection
Protecting the Owyhee Canyonlands is a popular idea for people from both major political parties, according to a new…
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Wildlife groups ask court to restore protections for US gray wolves
Wildlife advocates are asking a federal court to overturn a U.S. government decision that stripped Endangered Species Act protections for wolves…
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OSU study: Bees respond to wildfire aftermath with more female offspring
Researchers at Oregon State University have found that the blue orchard bee, an important native pollinator, produces female offspring at higher…
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Trump administration slashes imperiled northern spotted owls’ habitat
The Trump administration has slashed millions of acres of protected habitat for the imperiled northern spotted owl in Oregon, Washington and…
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How are Central Oregon’s drought and reservoir water levels faring?
Half of Central Oregon is in extreme drought, the other half is in a severe…
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OSU researcher: New species of bark beetle is a master of disguise
A resemblance to moss, lichens and fungi made for fantastic cover by a new genus and species of cylindrical bark beetle described by an Oregon State…
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OSU researchers take key step toward mass production of hydrogen from water
Efficiently mass-producing hydrogen from water is closer to becoming a reality, thanks to Oregon State University College of Engineering researchers…
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ODFW may remove Borax Lake chub from endangered, threatened species list
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is proposing to remove the Borax Lake chub from the State List of Threatened and Endangered species.…
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More big wildfires expected as climate change taking toll on Oregon, report says
The effects of a changing climate continue to significantly affect Oregonians and the state’s resources and infrastructure, the latest biennial…
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OSU: Combining solar, ag could ease climate change, help rural communities
Co-developing land for both solar photovoltaic power and agriculture could provide 20% of total electricity generation in the United States, with an…
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Bend neighborhood leader proposes stricter city tree preservation rules
As more and more people move to Bend, the community also is losing more and more…
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ODFW now managing wolves statewide after federal delisting
On Monday, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service formally removed most gray wolves in the lower 48 from the Endangered Species List, which turns…
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Bull trout discovery in Klamath County creek a restoration milestone
For the first time in over a century, bull trout were found in a reconnected creek channel crossing the Sun Pass State Forest in Klamath County – a…
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Gray whale poop samples help OSU researchers monitor stress, reproduction
Poop samples are an effective, non-invasive tool for monitoring gray whale reproduction, stress and other physiological responses, a new study from…
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Scientists report rise in invasive green grabs in Coos Bay Estuary
Invasive European green crab populations continue to grow, threatening Oregon coastal species and habitats, according to a report published recently…
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