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Oregon snowfall projected to drop 50% by 2100 among findings in latest state climate report
Oregonians born today are likely to experience a future of more drought, more rain and less snow under ... Read more
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Precipitation lags across Oregon as drought lingers
PORTLAND — A new water year is off to a slow start in Oregon, where much of the ... Read more
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Heat and ongoing drought hurt health of Oregon forests
Drought, coupled with last year’s heat waves, have weakened the health of forests across Oregon. “In Oregon, we’re ... Read more
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Gov. Brown announces goals of Monday special session
Oregon Gov. Kate Brown has announced an agreement with leaders of the Oregon Legislature for bills to be ... Read more
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Earlier, hotter, bigger and faster fires are fueling historic fire season
Oregon is experiencing August-like fire danger conditions in mid-July, creating the likelihood of a historic fire season for ... Read more
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Officials: Extreme heat and early summer fires are part of a new normal in Oregon
Extreme weather like the deadly heat wave that hit Oregon at the end of June are a sign ... Read more
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10 Oregon counties ask Brown to declare drought emergency
For the second year in a row, Jefferson County Commissioners have asked the governor to declare a drought ... Read more