Science & EnvironmentOregon and the West may be stuck in perpetual drought, study saysBy Bradley W. Parks (OPB)March 17, 2022 12 p.m. Updated: March 18, 2022 5:04 p.m.What’s now considered a long and intense drought in Oregon and parts of the American West is becoming the norm, according to new research.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up