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New conservation project launched in Prineville

The Crooked River Native Plant Stewardship Project designed to upgrade lot near Crooked River Park

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Orphaned bobcat kittens get care at Think Wild

A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens have been admitted to a local wildlife hospital for care and rehabilitation.…

Climate

Merkley warns of ‘tumultuous’ fire season amid federal cuts to wildfire support

Officials across Oregon say they will have enough firefighters on hand to battle expected wildfires this summer, but…

Environment

Juniper clear cut bill designed to conserve groundwater

A bill designed to thin out or eliminate juniper trees from potentially thousands of acres in rural parts…

Climate

U.S. Senate vote to nix California tailpipe emissions standard blocks 17 other states, including Oregon

The U.S. Senate voted early Thursday to prevent California from enforcing regulations on tailpipe emission from new cars…

Environment

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…