Prineville is upgrading its wastewater treatment system with new federal funds. A $4 million loan and $1 million grant will help install new sewer lines and upgrade the pump station.
Americans are known for being litigious, often suing over minor issues. This behavior can be tiresome, costly, and time-consuming for all parties involved.
Editorial: Collaborate, don't litigate, the problems on the Deschutes
The Deschutes River Basin could be the battleground for a legal fight over water rights, as environmental groups threaten to sue over water management practices. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.
Editorial: Water negotiations deserve more than secrecy
Discover the potential implications of the secret mediation over Bend's Bridge Creek water project. Find out why residents should be worried about the deal.
Don't miss the grand opening of the new Bend Whitewater Park this weekend! After a year of anticipation, the weather is finally on our side for some fun in the water.
Letter: Restore the Deschutes River to its natural flow
Learn about the natural low flows of the Deschutes River and why it was once called "the Peculiar River" for its remarkably stable year-round flows. Discover more about rivers with stable flows like the Metolius River.
Letter to the editor: Threatened lawsuit on spotted frogs is not productive
WaterWatch of Oregon and Center for Biological Diversity threaten to sue Central Oregon, Tumalo and North Unit Irrigation Districts over Oregon spotted frog habitat. Are you tired of endless environmental lawsuits?
Letter: Let's collaborate on improving the Deschutes Basin
Discover the importance of changing water usage to protect the Deschutes River in Central Oregon. Explore the natural wonders and recreational opportunities available at our doorstep.
Prineville is set to enhance its wastewater capacity, stabilize sewage rates, develop a hiking trail system, and boost the health of the Crooked River.
The Crooked River near Post is dwindling to a trickle, a sobering symbol of the ongoing drought. Tough times ahead for irrigators relying on the river.
WaterWatch of Oregon is raising concerns about the management of dams and reservoirs in Oregon, specifically the impact on the threatened Oregon spotted frog. Learn more about the issue here.
Fishing Restrictions Lifted On Oregon's Deschutes River
Exciting news for anglers in Central Oregon! Fishing restrictions on the Lower Deschutes River have been lifted by the state Department of Fish and Wildlife. Enjoy your fishing adventures!
Discover how widespread drought is impacting Oregon's rivers and fish as NewsChannel 21 tests water temperature in Central Oregon streams with the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Discover how the city of Bend is sacrificing access to Tumalo Falls for clean water. But don't worry, the wait for hikers and utility managers is almost over!
Local farmers and ranchers benefit from a July cool-down, stretching water supplies. However, area reservoirs are low as the region heads into the driest month.
Join Lauren Mork, monitoring coordinator for Upper Deschutes Watershed Council, in surveying invertebrates in Whychus Creek on August 15. Help protect the ecosystem from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Group demands dam changes on Deschutes to protect spotted frog
A conservation group calls for changes at two irrigation dams on the Deschutes River to protect the Oregon spotted frog, a threatened species. Take action now!
ODFW: Dead fish in the Deschutes were not headed upstream
Discover the mystery of sockeye salmon found dead in Lower Deschutes River. State biologist reveals they were not headed up the river towards Columbia.
