Publication: Bend Bulletin

The nonprofit federal administration that provides one-third of the Northwest’s electricity is preparing to part ways with its current Western energy market and sell its excess energy to companies and electric cooperatives as far away as Louisiana.

An unlikely alliance of advocates for agriculture, environmental protection, and animal rights is asking Oregon lawmakers for $1.5 million to promote coexistence with beavers.

Local school districts and youth organizations say they have plans in place should a fire or other emergency threaten their facilities or communities.

“This bill delivers on the promises we have made to ensure the Klamath Basin’s economy can thrive for generations to come while protecting and restoring endangered fish habitats.”

Oregon will soon have more than 200 federally-funded electric school buses shuttling kids to and from school following an announcement that the state will get money for more early next year.

The city of Bend is trying to balance its climate goals with needs for housing production, but won’t pursue limits on natural gas infrastructure for now.

The inability to properly dispose of wastewater flushed down the toilet or sink has plagued businesses and hampered growth in both Tumalo and Terrebonne.

The fires have prompted the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to issue air quality alerts.