For the first time, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has set limits on oil and hot water pollution from four federal dams in the Lower Snake River. The EPA will now require the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Army Corps) to collect pollution samples, report data to the EPA and th…

Whether you have a small lot or a large acreage, you can implement environmentally friendly land management strategies to reduce fire danger and prevent future catastrophic loss. First, you must understand fire behavior. With that knowledge, inventory your land and assess the risks to create…

Oregon’s senators are among seven Western Democrats who say they are including steps to counter climate change in the federal budget resolution and other measures pending before Congress.

Are you new to farming or ranching, or thinking about becoming a producer? The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is here to help. Oregon’s Beginning Farmer Rancher (BFR) Team and Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) small farm and organic specialists are offering an opportunity …

Regulated-Use Closure restrictions within Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District eased beginning on Sept. 22. There will be no change to the activities restricted, including all prohibiting open fires (campfires, warming fires, and cooking fires).

The National Forests of Oregon and Washington in Region 6 of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service are transitioning their firewood program to become a free use program to the public. Those who receive free use permits may use firewood for cutting, manufacturing, handling, or oth…

Voters within the Yakama Tribal Reservation may be unified in a single legislative district, according to proposed legislative boundaries announced last week.

Two separate lawsuits are marking new updates to a proposal to construct a “glamour camping” site in Klickitat County.

Work to repair a section of Larch Mountain Trail No. 441 near Multnomah Falls began Sept. 20 and is anticipated to take four to five weeks. During this time, the section of trail beyond Benson Bridge will be closed to public access. There will also be intermittent closures of the entire trai…

The City of White Salmon is experiencing a wastewater emergency. All property owners within the following area are asked to not use any water and to not flush any toilets at this time until further notice.

THE DALLES — Wasco County has received a $10,000 grant to help cover the cost of land use planning required for the administration of land use in county lands covered by the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area (CGNSA).

Orchard owners and operators surrounding the Wasco County Landfill are working with federal and state agencies on a plan to mitigate a super-abundance of ravens and other birds at the landfill.

Building on the central theme of “Community Connections,” the Stevenson Grange’s Community Resiliency program will feature discussion of the film “The biggest little farm” on Aug. 24 at 6:30 p.m.

The wild and scenic beauty of the lower Deschutes River draws supporters from around the world. The Native Fish Society and the Deschutes River Alliance are two organizations with a deep connection to the river and the wild fish that call it home.

Wildfire season has begun, and combined with record-breaking heat and drier than normal conditions on the West Coast, it is important for residents to be prepared for potential impact in their communities. In 2020, Oregon saw one of their most destructive fire seasons, burning 1.07 million a…

Regions of Klickitat, Hood River and Wasco counties are being impacted by unhealthy air quality brought about by increased wildfire smoke and excessive heat. Last week in Oregon, DEQ air quality ranking placed Hood River (104) and The Dalles (116) air quality as “unhealthy for sensitive grou…

HOOD RIVER — OSU Extension Forestry & Natural Resources, Oregon Department of Forestry, Hood River County Emergency Management and others are offering a wildfire preparedness in Hood River County presentation online Aug. 25 from 6-7:30 p.m.

The Barlow and Clackamas River Ranger Districts on the Mt. Hood National Forest have released “Roadside Danger Tree Decision Memos,” which will inform implementation of work will improve safety and access to Forest System roads within areas affected by the 2020 White River, Riverside and Lio…

THE DALLES — Do you love The Dalles and the Columbia Gorge region? If you have photos of The Dalles, or want to take a few, this is your chance to help the city and possibly earn a prize. The City of The Dalles is re-envisioning their municipal website and we are looking for high resolution …

Two back-to-back hearings commenced under a hearing examiner late last month concerning the proposed Under Canvas luxury camping site near Husum.

Meeting canceled; FISH offers free food boxes; Families in the Park Aug. 12; ORE seeks volunteers at Oregon State Fair; Washington State Bag Ban Oct. 1; Herrera Beutler hosts town hall Aug. 17; Live theater in August; Moose celebrate Aug. 28

Klickitat County is considering a continuation of legal arguments in connection to a land dispute with the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation over a sizeable acreage that partially overlaps into the county.

Across the Pacific Northwest, wheat harvests have been affected by the hot and dry weather. Both yields and quality are significantly lower than usual, spurring an earlier-than-usual harvest and concerns about protein levels.

Gov. Kate Brown says Oregon is the first state in the nation to require its largest utilities to generate all their power carbon-free by 2040, while it helps low-income customers share in benefits and cushions them from negative economic effects.