Debris burning site aims to reduce #1 cause of wildfires SALEM, Ore.—Outdoor debris burning, also known as backyard debris burning, is the leading cause of human-caused wildland fires in Oregon. On average, the Oregon Department […]
PORTLAND, Ore.—A Portland, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in an interstate drug trafficking organization. Luis Garcia Zurita, 38, was sentenced to 120 months in federal prison and five years of supervised […]
(Portland, Ore) – NW Natural, Oregon’s largest gas utility company and one of the state’s oldest businesses, is reminding people to “Call Before You Dig” as the weather warms up and yard projects get going. Spring marks the beginning of digging season […]
SALEM, Ore. – Gov. Tina Kotek has proclaimed April 2026 to be Oregon Arbor Month statewide. This year’s proclamation recognizes the vital role trees play in protecting communities from climate change impacts, particularly extreme heat and rain […]
by Alex Baumhardt, Oregon Capital ChronicleApril 1, 2026 The U.S. Forest Service plans to close a century-old Portland-based forest research station and a regional U.S. Forest Service headquarters but open a new federal office in […]
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