PacifiCorp to hasten move away from coal-fired power
CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — A major Western U.S. utility is speeding up plans to use less coal-fired power over the next decade. Portland, Oregon-based…
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North Unit Irrigation District plans canal piping
The North Unit Irrigation District and project partners will hold a public meeting later this month on their canal-piping proposal to modernize aging…
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Federally threatened bird hatches near Corvallis
Habitat created just for the threatened streaked horned larks on the Herbert Farm and Natural Area south of Corvallis has successfully produced its…
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Portland-area woman accused of illegal selling of shark fins
A Portland-area woman has been charged with the illegal selling of shark fins, Oregon State Police said Monday. In mid-September, members of the OSP…
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New Portland plastic policy begins Tuesday
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Starting Tuesday, businesses in Portland will not be allowed to give customers single-use plastic items, unless they ask…
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Senate panel passes Merkley bill to fight wildlife trafficking
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., announced Wednesday that the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, on which he serves, has passed his bipartisan Rescuing…
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Better, but: Jefferson County declares drought emergency for fifth straight year, seeks state declaration
MADRAS, Ore. (KTVZ) – Jefferson County commissioners on Wednesday declared a local drought disaster and began the process of seeking a state…
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City of La Pine points to air from 2 new water lines for ‘milky’ tap water
La Pine residents expressing concern or simply wondering about the “milky” appearance and taste of their tap water were told by the city Monday that…
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DEQ extends air quality advisory as smoke worsens, much of C.O. at ‘hazardous’ levels; impacts being felt
Much of Central Oregon was cloaked in a murk of smoke from the Cedar Creek Fire on Monday morning, sending air quality readings soaring into the…
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Prineville Reservoir at lowest level on record; flow into Crooked River set to drop dramatically
Starting next Wednesday, water releases from Prineville Reservoir will be decreased from the current flow rate of about 180 cubic feet per second…
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Cedar Creek Fire brings serious smoke to Bend for first time this summer
A fast-growing new wildfire in rugged, hard-to-access terrain on the Willamette National Forest 18 miles east of Oakridge was growing fast — 500…
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Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission cuts some trappers’ minimum trap check times
The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted new rules Friday that reduce some of the state’s trap check times, which an environmental…
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Forest Service plans nearly 20,000 acres of vegetation treatment, road closures near Green Ridge
The Sisters Ranger District is releasing a draft decision notice and final environmental assessment Tuesday on a large-scale, nearly 20,000-acre…
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Special report: Warm Springs is Oregon’s pioneer at drawing water out of the thin air
NewsChannel 21’s Katie Zuniga has a special report on how Warm Springs is the first place in Oregon to use atmospheric water harvesting, a special…
Continue ReadingWashington to follow California in phasing out gas vehicles
SEATTLE (AP) — Washington Gov. Jay Inslee said his state will follow California and prohibit the sale of new gas-powered vehicles by 2035. The…
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Sunriver Brewing, 3 other craft beverage makers partner to help restore Oregon forests
Once again, four leading Oregon craft beverage producers are teaming up with Oregon Parks Forever to raise funds to replant 25,000 trees in…
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Democrats urge investigation into removal of spotted owl protections
Eight Democratic U.S. lawmakers are calling for an investigation into “potential scientific meddling” by the Trump administration in its rule to…
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C. Oregon Irrigation District breaks ground on area’s latest canal piping project
There are still many irrigation canals running through Central Oregon, but many are being replaced by pipes — for the best of reasons, supporters…
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State, C.O. leaders join in digital climate change rally
The Deschutes Youth Climate Congress, along with Indivisible Bend and Vocal Seniority, have replaced their physical Earth Day climate change rally…
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Bend Park and Rec opens survey, seeks input on 33 possible riverfront projects
The Bend Park and Recreation District is planning for recreational access and riparian habitat restoration at parks along the Deschutes River, and is…
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