In 1970, a group of concerned citizens cam together to commit themselves to bringing clean air and clean water to this country. And now, 50 years later, as we reflect on all we have accomplished in this regard, we also acknowledge the need to address the environmental challenges of today.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted 2 to 1 Thursday morning to allow the Pacific Connector natural gas pipeline and Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas plant.
Last year at this time, many Douglas County residents were still digging and chainsawing their way out of the aftermath of the biggest snowstorm in memory.
The Douglas County Parks Department announced Tuesday that Cavitt Creek County Park near Glide is now closed until May 15.
Oregon now has 23 documented wolf packs with the inclusion of the Indigo Pack, a gray wolf pack that has traveled between Lane and Douglas counties and recently had its status upgraded by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
A small ginkgo tree seedling with a big message of peace was planted in the Japanese garden section of the Master Gardeners’ Discovery Garden at River Forks Park on Thursday.
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission voted 2 to 1 Thursday morning against moving the Jordan Cove and Pacific Connector natural gas pipeline forward — at least for now.
Douglas County’s Republican Reps. Cedric Hayden and Gary Leif were back to work at the State Capitol on Wednesday after a Tuesday evening walkout.
SALEM — Most Republican lawmakers refused to attend a Tuesday night session of the Oregon House of Representatives amid a slowdown over anger at a sweeping bill on climate change.
As Senate Bill 1530’s carbon cap-and-trade plan continues working its way through legislative committees in Salem, the Douglas County commissioners have issued a proclamation stating their opposition to it.
A federal decision on the proposed Jordan Cove Energy Project and Pacific Connector Pipeline appears to have been delayed a week.
The Oregon Court of Appeals has determined Oregon Secretary of State Bev Clarno was wrong when she tossed out three petitions from environmentalists that could have brought tighter forestry regulations to the voters.
Sen. Dallas Heard, R-Winston, was among a host of legislators and others set to address the crowd at a massive rally against proposed carbon legislation in Salem on Thursday.
With a decision nearing on a federal permit for Jordan Cove and the Pacific Connector Pipeline, two vacancies on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden worried.
With a decision nearing on a federal permit for Jordan Cove and the Pacific Connector Pipeline, two vacancies on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission have U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden worried.
Truck drivers, timber workers and supporters from around the state are expected to converge on Salem for a second Timber Unity rally on Thursday.
As Southern Oregon forestland owners and lovers, we’ve all seen the effects of drought in recent years.
DAYS CREEK — A cylindrical wooden pavilion called the Salmon Portal sits next to the quietly burbling Fate Creek on Sandy and Russ Lyons’ ranch. A person seated on the bench inside can watch the creek pass by. If they’re lucky, they might catch a glimpse of a coho salmon.
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials are seeking public input on a project the organization said would replace a failing culvert near Milo and enhance cutthroat trout migration.
Douglas County, the city of Winston and Green Sanitary District have a new agreement in place, and loads of leachate are again being transported from the county landfill to the Winston-Green Sanitary Treatment Plant.
WINCHESTER — Natalie and Hannah Regan made sure worms, roly-polies, caterpillars and other bugs would find a new home, while other volunteers spent Monday morning digging up the grass at Winchester Elementary School to make room for an outdoor garden classroom.
The 28th annual Umpqua Fishery Enhancement Derby will be held Jan. 29 to Feb. 1.
A public showing of the documentary "Invisible Hand," will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 in the Roseburg Public Library, 1409 NE Diamond Lake Blvd., Roseburg.
Douglas County Commissioner Tim Freeman has been reelected president of the Association of Oregon and California Counties.
With the decade ending and 2020 on the horizon, this is a good time to dust off the crystal ball and make some predictions for what the economic landscape will look like next year. Here are my predictions for the top business stories for Douglas County in 2020. Numbers 1-10 appear below; num…
OSU Extension is often the go-to trusted resource for Oregonians with questions about managing forests, rangeland, farmland, livestock, preserving foods, gardening and much more.
An opponent of the Pacific Connector natural gas pipeline Wednesday asked the Douglas County Board of Commissioners to toss out a hearing officer’s decision approving a permit for the project.
U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio, D-Springfield, announced to supporters last week he’s opposed to the Jordan Cove and Pacific Connector Pipeline project.
A hearings officer ruled that the Pacific Connector natural gas pipeline should be allowed to cross the county’s coastal zone.
The Douglas County Parks Department is offering discounts on annual parking passes for the county parks.
It’s that time of year when most everyone’s electrical usage begins to increase. Is there an explanation for it? Always. But breaking through the language barrier and communicating the reasons in non-industry language is part of the answer.
Doyle Canning decided to run for Congress because she wanted to give her kids a better future.
The Oregon Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that the state cannot sell a 788 acre piece of the Elliott State Forest.
Getting arrested for what she believes in is something that’s way past Sandy Lyon’s comfort zone.
SALEM — Authorities have released 21 people protesting a planned liquefied natural gas pipeline who were arrested Thursday night during a sit-in at the governor’s office in the Oregon State Capitol.
SALEM — Hundreds of protesters wearing red, including a couple dozen from Douglas County, covered the steps of the Capitol building in Salem on Thursday to rally against the proposed Jordan Cove liquefied natural gas project.
Owners of fuel-efficient and electric cars will pay more to register their vehicles next year than the owners of gas-guzzling pickups and SUVs.
