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Conservationists to sue for better protections of Oregon’s coastal martens
A conservation group says it’s going to sue the U.S. Forest Service for failing to protect a rare and endangered species in Oregon.
Biden administration proposes changes to sage grouse protections, including in Oregon
The Biden administration announced Thursday that new changes are on the table for protecting the unique bird that thrives in Eastern Oregon and other western states.
Iconic Old West tumbleweeds roll in and blanket parts of suburban Salt Lake City
Tumbleweeds, the gnarled icon of the Old West, rolled in over the weekend and kept rolling until blanketing some homes and streets in suburban Salt Lake City
OSU and Hoopa Valley Tribe collaboration reveals new information about the reclusive ringtail
A recent study from OSU and the Hoopa Valley Tribe aimed to better understand ringtail behavior and the type of habitat they prefer.
Bird Alliance of Oregon’s leader says new name is about reducing harm and removing barriers
We hear from the executive director of the Bird Alliance of Oregon about the organization's new name and why he hopes it will help remove barriers and reduce harm for people of color.
$50K award offered for information about 3 dead gray wolves in Southern Oregon
The three endangered wolves came from the Gearhart Mountain Pack. The collars from two of them sent a mortality signal Dec. 29.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom backs dam-removal projects aimed at sustaining salmon populations
California Gov. Gavin Newsom is pledging to fast-track more than half a dozen projects to remove or bypass dams that have blocked salmon.
Checking in on the next phase of Klamath dam removal
Water is being drawn down from reservoirs on the Klamath River as the largest dam removal effort in U.S. history continues.
Washington state leaders try to find solutions for wolf depredations and killing of wolves
Some ranchers are saying it is time to find creative ways to deal with wolf attacks on livestock. That’s what a new bill in the Washington state Senate hopes to do – to the frustration of some wildlife rights groups.
Eugene wildlife care facility forced to close following severe winter weather
Winter storm caused more than $30,000 worth of damage to Cascades Raptor Center, staff estimated.