New venture: Willamette River advocate sets up land trust
Travis Williams still is spending a boat load of time working on the Willamette River. He just has shifted into a new phase and he is inland a bit more. Williams, an Oregon native who […]
Finned migration – Salmon returns set record at hatchery
This year’s run at the Minto fish hatchery is on a record pace, with 6,500 salmon and other fish counted by Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials through Aug. 23. One after another, fish […]
Ruffled feathers – Residents organize against industrial-sized chicken farms
Three large-scale poultry ranches have prompted concern from residents in rural Marion and Linn counties, who are advocating for stronger regulations on industrialized agriculture and broader governme… Access the full article with a digital subscription […]
Creatures of the night – Rabid bat bites Stayton dog, warning issued
A rabid bat recently bit a dog owned by a Stayton-area resident, fostering a warning to area residents to take precautions. The dog, who had a current rabies vaccine, was bitten by the bat on […]
Water watch – Experts assess Detroit Lake
According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, a dry winter and early spring has produced less than optimal water conditions throughout the Willamette Valley Project. So, what does this mean for Det… Access […]