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Oregon initiative that would have banned most killing of animals won’t be on November ballots
1+ hour, 14+ min ago (455+ words) Members of the Yakama Nation harvest Pacific lamprey at Wilumpt, or Willamette Falls, near Oregon City on June 24, 2026. Fishing would have been banned under an initiative that failed to gather sufficient signatures to make the November ballot. Oregonians won’t vote…...
The feds no longer protect endangered species habitat. States say they can’t pick up the slack
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1568+ words) The Trump administration is removing protections from the key places where endangered species live, saying states can keep the areas safe. But experts say states aren’t equipped for the task. For decades, federal wildlife officials have protected old-growth forests as…...
'Oregonians love their state parks' says survey results
3+ week, 1+ day ago (421+ words) Oregonians deeply value their state parks, are increasingly noticing signs of wear across the park system and support exploring additional ways to provide stable, long-term funding, according to a new statewide survey released by Environment Oregon. The findings were released…...
Robin study suggests fleeing isn’t necessarily wildlife’s first response to wildfire smoke
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (18+ words) The Coos Bay World...
Charleston Marine Life Center welcomes new octopus, gears up for 10th birthday celebrations
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (1065+ words) Come for the cephalopod, stay for the careful curation and deep local focus. The Charleston Marine Life Center (CMLC) is an unmissable resource for any residents of Coos County and beyond who have even a passing curiosity about the ocean that…...
Build Better Birdhouses: Simple steps that actually attract native birds
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (481+ words) Now is a great time to get boxes up — nesting for many species runs from mid-April through the end of July. Don’t get discouraged if your nesting box doesn’t draw birds the first year, said Dana Sanchez, wildlife specialist with…...
What Whale Watching Week in Oregon can tell us about climate change
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (15+ words) The Coos Bay World...
Coquille herpetologist raises endangered turtles
4+ mon, 4+ day ago (1529+ words) Russell Kurtz of Coquille is surrounded by Spotted turtles in his basement room. They range in age from hatchlings to 40 years. COQUILLE, Ore. — Russell Kurtz has enjoyed keeping critters all his life, but today he focuses on raising Spotted turtles…...
DeSpain praises Rep. Cliff Bentz’s O&C Renewal Act to restore Ttmber production and support Oregon counties
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (236+ words) Eugene, OR — Recently, Oregon’s 4th Congressional District candidate, retired Air Force Colonel Monique DeSpain, expressed strong support for legislation introduced by Congressman Cliff Bentz to restore timber production as the primary purpose of Oregon and California Railroad grant lands. The O…...
Western Oregon timber plan opens for public comment
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (285+ words) Timber harvest revenue from the western Oregon BLM lands funds essential local services such as schools, libraries, public safety, and infrastructure projects. Each year, the timber sales support approximately 2,000 local jobs and generate more than $1 billion for local economies, according…...