/tags/eastern-oregon Eastern Oregon en-US Copyright Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:56:26 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-23/oregons-nitrate-ground-pollution-became-notably-worse-in-past-10-years-report-finds The last time the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality compiled comprehensive data on nitrate ground pollution in the Lower Umatilla Basin was 2012. More than a decade later, Oregonians have their first fresh look at nitrate levels in the region, and it’s concerning. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:56:26 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-23/oregons-nitrate-ground-pollution-became-notably-worse-in-past-10-years-report-finds Ryan Haas /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-16/oregon-gets-new-sage-grouse-policies-in-final-days-of-biden-administration The announcements come just days before the start of the Trump administration, which is widely expected to promote extractive industries over conservation. Fri, 17 Jan 2025 01:21:24 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2025-01-16/oregon-gets-new-sage-grouse-policies-in-final-days-of-biden-administration April Ehrlich /wildfire/2025-01-04/eastern-oregon-counties-impacted-by-wildfire-to-get-federal-aid Five counties in eastern Oregon will get federal help paying for recovery from historic wildfires that destroyed rangeland, homes and other structures in central and eastern Oregon, hitting five counties the hardest. Sat, 04 Jan 2025 16:08:29 GMT /wildfire/2025-01-04/eastern-oregon-counties-impacted-by-wildfire-to-get-federal-aid Alex Baumhardt /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-12-24/owyhee-protection-bill-passes-u-s-senate The bill backed by Ron Wyden would add federal protections to more than 1 million acres centered around Eastern Oregon Tue, 24 Dec 2024 14:55:38 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-12-24/owyhee-protection-bill-passes-u-s-senate Antonio Sierra /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-15/eastern-oregon-agriculture-industry-defends-itself-against-lawsuit-with-nitrate-plan Defendants argue that the new state plan means federal courts don’t need to get involved. Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:39:10 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-10-15/eastern-oregon-agriculture-industry-defends-itself-against-lawsuit-with-nitrate-plan Antonio Sierra /wildfire/2024-09-29/how-invisible-fences-can-make-oregon-rangelands-more-resilient-against-wildfires A conservation group will pilot a program that uses GPS, collars and cows. The concept could make Eastern Oregon rangelands more resilient against wildfires. Sun, 29 Sep 2024 14:32:24 GMT /wildfire/2024-09-29/how-invisible-fences-can-make-oregon-rangelands-more-resilient-against-wildfires Alejandro Figueroa /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-21/gov-kotek-asks-biden-to-protect-oregons-grand-canyon-if-congress-does-not Kotek wants the president to designate the Owyhee Canyonlands in southeastern Oregon a national monument if Congress won’t vote to protect it. Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:57:11 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-08-21/gov-kotek-asks-biden-to-protect-oregons-grand-canyon-if-congress-does-not Alex Baumhardt /wildfire/2024-08-10/as-the-smoke-clears-ranchers-in-eastern-oregon-face-uncertainty Wildfires in Eastern Oregon have significantly altered the landscape this summer — and burnt crucial livestock range grounds. That’s left many cattle displaced or dead, and ranchers facing major losses. Sat, 10 Aug 2024 15:21:44 GMT /wildfire/2024-08-10/as-the-smoke-clears-ranchers-in-eastern-oregon-face-uncertainty Alejandro Figueroa /business-and-labor/2024-06-10/cannabis-industry-looks-to-expand-into-eastern-oregons-biggest-city-through-public-vote A Portland cannabis entrepreneur wants to expand his business into Hermiston. But he’ll need to win an election first. Mon, 10 Jun 2024 13:42:29 GMT /business-and-labor/2024-06-10/cannabis-industry-looks-to-expand-into-eastern-oregons-biggest-city-through-public-vote Antonio Sierra /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-16/biden-administration-proposes-changes-to-sage-grouse-protections-including-in-oregon-and-california The Biden administration announced Thursday that new changes are on the table for protecting the unique bird that thrives in Eastern Oregon, California and other western states. Sat, 16 Mar 2024 14:04:25 GMT /environment-energy-and-transportation/2024-03-16/biden-administration-proposes-changes-to-sage-grouse-protections-including-in-oregon-and-california April Ehrlich