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El Noroeste es el mayor proveedor de cerezas del pa�s. (Dmitri/Adobe Stock)

Ayuda disponible para familias de trabajadores migrantes durante temporada alta de cosecha en OR

Un programa en la garganta del río Columbia ayuda a las familias de trabajadores agrícolas migrantes durante la temporada de cosecha…

Juneteenth is considered the longest running African-American holiday in the U.S. (EvgeniiAnd/Adobe Stock)

Juneteenth Acknowledges Struggle, Perseverance of Black Americans

Today is Juneteenth, which commemorates independence for enslaved people in the United States. In 2021, Juneteenth National Independence Day became …

Juneteenth es considerada la fiesta afroamericana m�s antigua de EE.UU. (EvgeniiAnd/Adobe Stock)

Juneteenth reconoce lucha y perseverancia de los americanos de raza negra

Hoy es Juneteenth, que conmemora la independencia de las personas esclavizadas en los Estados Unidos. En 2021, el Día de la Independencia …

Eugene Mural Brings New Attention to Native Oregon Plants

A new mural in Eugene depicts Kalapuya people harvesting native plants and preparing them as food and medicine. It is part of a larger project to …

A proposed 4,700 miles of protected rivers and streams in the River Democracy Act are located across Oregon. (Wyden.Senate.gov)

Oregonians Picked Rivers for Protection in Congressional Bill

PORTLAND, Ore. -- New legislation in Congress would protect rivers Oregonians have identified as their most cherished. Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore.…

Casi 3.5 millones de Latinos est�n inscritos en colegios y universidades en todo el pa�s. (ikostudio/Adobe Stock)

Estudio: Las deudas se interponen entre los Estudiantes Latinos y sus Títulos de Grado

PORTLAND, Ore. -- Un nuevo reporte encontró que el miedo a las deudas acumuladas impide a muchos estudiantes Latinos completar su "College," …

A measure in Congress would ban mining in 100,000 acres of the Kalmiopsis Wilderness Area in southwestern Oregon. (Zach Collier/Northwest Rafting Co.)

Bill in Congress Would Protect Ore. Landscape 'Unique to World'

PORTLAND, Ore. — A hearing is scheduled in Congress today on a bill that would expand public-lands protections in Oregon. Sen. Ron Wyden and …

The Aging Disability Resource Center of Oregon is helpful for caregivers looking for time off from their duties. (Katarzyna Bialasiewicz/iStock)

In the Midst of Holiday Stress, A Celebration of Family Caregivers

PORTLAND, Ore. — This month is National Family Caregivers Month, a celebration of the hard work caregivers do across the country. In Oregon…

Frank Moore, a World War II veteran, is one of the biggest advocates for protections of the North Umpqua watershed, world-renowned for its fly-fishing opportunities. (Uncage The Soul Productions)

Ore. Vets Travel to DC to Urge for Public Lands Protections

ROSEBURG, Ore. — Veterans from around the country, including Oregon, are in Washington, D.C., this week advocating for bills to protect more …

Crater Lake National Park and other parks across the country are in need of maintenance to stay safe for visitors. (alans1948/Flickr)

For Infrastructure Week, Groups Urge Investment in National Parks

BEND, Ore. — It's Infrastructure Week, and groups with diverse interests are calling on Congress to invest in lands all Americans share: …

Factors such as access to healthy foods play a critical role in our health. (Wendell/Flickr)

Forum Explores How Society and Health are Interwoven

PORTLAND, Ore. — How do the structures and conditions of our society affect our health? That's a question panelists will be exploring at an …

John Day Fossil Beds National Monument has more than $1.8 million in deferred maintenance costs, according to the National Park Service. (David Prasad/Flickr)

Bipartisan Effort in Congress to Restore National Parks

PORTLAND, Ore. – Bipartisan legislation in Congress could begin to relieve the $11 billion maintenance backlog in the national park system…

The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument was created in 2000 and expanded in 2017. (Bob Wick/Bureau of Land Management)

Zinke's Call to Reduce Cascade-Siskiyou Meets Local Pushback

ASHLAND, Ore. – Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke is calling on the president to reduce the size of Oregon's Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument…

A new program from CareOregon is helping the state's tribal members get transportation and more to access culturally appropriate health services. (Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation)

Help Accessing Health Coverage in Ore. Available to Native Americans

PORTLAND, Ore. – A new care coordination model is helping Oregon's tribal members access the health care they have been promised. This week…

The Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument is recognized globally for its biological diversity. (Bureau of Land Management/Flickr)

Oregonians to Zinke at Cascade-Siskiyou: Keep Monument 'As Is'

PORTLAND, Ore. – Over the weekend, Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke visited the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, one of about two dozen …

Public lands, including the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument, generated $12.8 billion in consumer spending in Oregon in 2012. (Bureau of Land Management/Flickr)

Businesses Urge Interior Dept. to Preserve Public Lands

PORTLAND, Ore. – Public lands provide a major economic boost to local communities in Oregon. That's the view of groups that support the …

Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument was designated in 2000 and expanded in 2017. (BLM/Flickr)

Advocates in D.C.: Hands Off Ore.'s Cascade-Siskiyou Monument

PORTLAND, Ore. — Public lands advocates from Oregon and around the country are in Washington, D.C. today to tell policymakers not to make …

The Portland Timbers are a member of the Green Sports Alliance, which is helping teams, stadiums and fans go green. (Steve Dykes/Getty Images)

Sports Teams Using Platform to Promote Going Green

PORTLAND, Ore. – Sports reach millions of viewers each year and attract thousands of fans to every game, which means teams and athletes have a …

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival provides workshops for high school students in the state. (Kim Budd/Oregon Shakespeare Festival)

Trump's Budget Cuts Could Limit Ore. Students' Exposure to Art

ASHLAND, Ore. – The proposed budget from the Trump administration would slash funding for the National Endowment for the Arts to zero, and that …

Groups are calling on Oregon lawmakers to pass standards for ethnic studies in the state's public schools. (APANO)

Groups Push for Ethnic Studies in Oregon Schools

SALEM, Ore. — A coalition of groups wants to bring the stories and contributions of underrepresented communities into classrooms across Oregon…

Some food-assistance programs in Oregon are offering culturally-relevant meals to families in need. (Oregon Food Bank)

Serving Culturally Relevant Food for the Holidays

COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. – Even when people are down on their luck, not every meal is the same. Some food-assistance programs in Oregon now take …

Visitors to Cleveland protest Donald Trump's immigration policy. (Pittsburgh City Paper/Ryan Deto)

Trump to Get Wall Built Around Him at RNC

PORTLAND, Ore. - After delegates failed to block Donald Trump's nomination on the Republican National Convention floor, a coalition of activists …

Most of the natural gas leases in Oregon are in Malheur County, part of the Vale BLM District. (Tara Martinak/BLM/Wikimedia Commons)

Oil, Gas Developers "Hoard" Millions of Acres in Oregon, West

PORTLAND, Ore. - They're calling it "land hoarding" in a new report about unused oil and gas leases on public land. Natural-gas developers have …

Fisheries biologists are just some of the positions to be filled by the U.S. Forest Service in Oregon and Washington. Courtesy: USFS Pacific Northwest Region

U.S. Forest Service Needs Workers in Oregon, Washington

PORTLAND, Ore. - You'll have to get organized in the next few days if you want to be considered for a job working in one of the 16 national forests …

Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars were part of creating the Gilchrist State Forest north of Klamath Falls. Credit: Oregon Department of Forestry/Flickr

Dueling Proposals for Keeping LWCF Alive

PORTLAND, Ore. - The futures of some land conservation and outdoor recreation projects in Oregon hang in the balance as Congress debates …

Not all National Public Lands Day projects require as much muscle as this one. Here, the Greater Oakridge Area Trail Stewards (GOATS) work on a rock retaining wall on the Willamette National Forest. Courtesy: U.S. Forest Service

Oregon Public Lands Await Volunteers' "TLC"

PORTLAND, Ore. - More than two dozen projects on national forests in Oregon need volunteers this Saturday for National Public Lands Day. Much of the …

No matter how remote the area, the Federal Communications Commission says broadband Internet access should be possible within the next few years. Photo near Plush, Ore., by Chris Thomas

Rural Oregon Waits a Bit Longer for Broadband

PORTLAND, Ore. - Just over 50,000 homes and businesses in Oregon are on the list to get a broadband Internet connection - some for the first time…

At a Portland conference, nonprofits are learning about organizations like The Stop, the first of what has become a thriving network of community centers in Canada focused on fighting poverty. Credit: Community Food Centres Canada

"Closing the Hunger Gap" Means New Ways of Thinking

PORTLAND. Ore. - People who run food banks and soup kitchens across North America are in Portland this week to brainstorm ways to make their efforts …

Hikes along the West Little Owyhee River are just one option for outdoor recreation in the Owyhee Canyonlands. Eight conservation groups have formed a coalition to protect the area as federal wilderness. Credit: Jeremy Fox/Owyhee Coalition.

Coalition Proposes Owyhee Canyonlands as Wilderness

BEND, Ore. – There's a new proposal to protect about 2 million acres of the Owyhee Canyonlands at the Oregon-Idaho border as federal wilderness …

Projects to improve water quality and fish habitat in Oregon's Umpqua, Siuslaw and Rogue-Siskiyou National Forests were just a few in line for Land and Water Conservation Fund grants for 2015. Credit: U.S. Forest Service.

Another 50 Years for Land and Water Conservation Fund?

PORTLAND, Ore. - Sportsmen's and conservation groups are praising a rare bit of bipartisan cooperation in Congress to keep the Land and Water …

PHOTO: There's a lot to see and a lot of country to cover in the Owyhee Canyonlands, and a new group of outdoor enthusiasts based in Ontario is committed to doing just that. Photo credit: Chris Hansen

Owyhee Canyonlands Group Forms in Ontario

ONTARIO, Ore. – There's a new friends group in Oregon, dedicating time and sharing enthusiasm for the Owyhee Canyonlands. Friends of the …

PHOTO: Hikers enjoy the east moraine of Wallowa Lake. Private land along the lake is part of a preservation proposal that depends on Land and Water Conservation Fund dollars. Photo credit: Kathleen Ackley, Wallowa Land Trust.

Oregon Conservation Projects Hinge on Fate of Federal Dollars

PORTLAND, Ore. - Almost every park, trail and scenic view in Oregon has been touched in some way by the Land and Water Conservation Fund. But after 50…

PHOTO: CEOs of a dozen venture capital firms say the solitude and recreation available on public land can be viewed as economic opportunities to attract new business to the West. Photo of Malheur National Wildlife Refuge by Gary Halvorson, Oregon State Archives, on Wikimedia Commons.

Investment CEOs: Public Lands a Smart Investment for U.S.

PORTLAND, Ore. — A dozen leaders of venture capital and investment firms say they think the United States should be "investing" in protecting …

PHOTO: Scout Camp, on the Middle Deschutes River, is one area hikers will explore as part of the Desert Conference and Wilderness Weekend. Photo credit: Gena Goodman-Campbell.

Bend Gathering to Focus on Saving and Appreciating Oregon Desert

BEND, Ore. - A wild week is coming up in Bend, with the 27th annual Desert Conference starting Thursday. This year, with the 50th anniversary of the …

PHOTO: Conservationists have their eyes on the Owyhee Canyonlands as Oregon's next potential federal wilderness area, though legislation remains to be introduced. Chalk Basin is part of the 2.1 million acre area. Photo credit: Greg Burke.

Some Oregon Wild Places in Limbo As Wilderness Act Turns 50

BEND, Ore. - September 3rd marks the 50th anniversary of the signing of Wilderness Act, the federal law that created the National Wilderness …

PHOTO: Gilchrist State Forest is Oregon's newest state forest, created in part with money from the Land and Water Conservation Fund. Photo courtesy Oregon Department of Forestry.

New Recreation Projects Get Funding in Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. - Gov. John Kitzhaber gave an official "early welcome" this week to new money slated to come into the state from the Land and Water …

PHOTO: Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge is hosting summer kayak and canoe tours in Spanish as well as English this summer, to encourage more Spanish speakers to enjoy and explore the bay. Photo courtesy of the Bureau of Land Management.

Fun in Two Languages: Siletz Bilingual Kayak Tours

LINCOLN CITY, Ore. - A summer visit to a National Park or National Wildlife Refuge can be a challenge when visitors don't speak English, so the …

PHOTO: A hiker explores the West Little Owyhee River Canyon in southeast Oregon's Owyhee Canyonlands. An independent economic analysis says protecting the area could be a much-needed boost for the Malheur County economy. Photo credit: Tim Neville.<br />Photo by Tim Neville

Report: Protecting Wide-Open Spaces Could be Good for SE Oregon

ONTARIO, Ore. – Southeastern Oregon could be using at least some of its stark natural beauty to attract new kinds of business and jobs to the …

PHOTO: Stark beauty and solitude is what Oregon Badlands fans say is the appeal of this 29,000-acre wilderness area. Photo credit: Greg Burke.

Birthday Bash for OR Badlands, Spring Basin Wilderness

BEND, Ore. – This weekend marks five years since the Oregon Badlands near Bend and Spring Basin near the John Day River were designated as …

PHOTO: Sportsmen say some of the best fishing spots on the Crooked River aren't accessible to the public because adjacent land is in private hands. An LWCF grant could change that. Photo credit: BLM Prineville office.

OR Sportsmen Support Obama's "Conservation Promise"

PORTLAND, Ore. - When President Obama's budget proposal came out this week, one aspect that didn't get much attention is his recommendation to fully …

PHOTO: ONDA staff and volunteers survey a section of the Oregon Desert Trail in 2011, along the West Little Owyhee River in the Owyhee Canyonlands. Photo credit: Jeremy Fox.

A New Look at Some of Oregon's Wildest Country

BEND, Ore. - It took three years and thousands of volunteer hours, and the result is the closest look yet at some of Oregon's wildest country…

PHOTO: The saddle of famous Nez Perce cowboy Jackson Sundown in his 1916 Pendleton Roundup win is part of Oregon's rich western heritage. It's still on display and in mint condition, and a new Oregon Heritage Plan aims to ensure other rare artifacts also are preserved. Photo by W.S. Bowman, 1916.

New Year Brings New Plan to Preserve Oregon History

SALEM, Ore. - Oregonians have until mid-January to comment on a new Oregon Heritage Plan that sets many of the state's historic preservation …

PHOTO: What a view � if you can get there. Crater Lake National Park access depends in part on keeping the roads open, and that depends on a sufficient budget. Photo credit: National Park Service.

Will Congress Remember National Parks in Budget Debate?

PORTLAND, Ore. - Communities near Oregon's national park and monument sites lost an estimated total of $1.8 million during October's government …

PHOTO: Interior Secretary Sally Jewell told the National Press Club on Thurs. that her department needs budgets it can count on and less Congressional gridlock. Photo courtesy DOI.

Jewell: Interior Dept. Needs More Budget, Less Bickering

PORTLAND, Ore. – Interior Secretary Sally Jewell scolded Congress for partisan bickering and pledged to balance energy development with …

PHOTO: Hauling away old barbed-wire fence materials is harder without the use of motorized vehicles, but the

"Friends" of Public Lands Gather in Bend

BEND, Ore. – About 200 people from across the West are in Bend this weekend for a conference to brainstorm about ways to help the Bureau of …

PHOTO: Astoria's Liberty Theatre is a gem of vintage restoration, and the site of this week's Oregon Main Street Conference on reviving downtown areas. Photo credit: Sara Absher, on 'astoriaoregondailyphoto@blogspot.com'

From Brewpubs to Pop-Ups: Making OR Cities Even Cooler

ASTORIA, Ore. - For many Oregon towns, taking the time to rethink and revitalize their downtown areas is paying off. This week, about 200 people from …

PHOTO: Conservation groups are concerned that more timber harvest on O&C lands won't leave much to look at or enjoy. This is part of the Buck Creek timber sale in Douglas County. Photo credit: Chandra LaGue

Oregon's O&C Lands Get Attention from Congress

PORTLAND, Ore. - Legislation by Rep. Peter DeFazio that allows a lot more logging on Oregon's O&C lands gets a closer look today in the House Natural …

PHOTO: She even takes her own self-portrait! Sage Clegg of Bend is a solo hiker who put her skills to the test this summer on the 800-mile Oregon Desert Trail. Courtesy of ONDA.

Every Inch of the Oregon Desert Trail – On Foot

PLUSH, Ore. - Too many tourists for your liking at Oregon beaches or campgrounds? There's an alternative that is beautiful in its own way, and far …

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