SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek announced drought emergencies in two more Oregon counties Friday. Due to Lake and Sherman counties experiencing moderate to severe drought conditions, the governor’s office used an executive order to declare drought emergencies. Governor Kotek’s ...
ROGUE VALLEY, Ore.– Because of increased rain and snow over the winter, drought conditions improved in Southern Oregon. That’s according to the National Weather Service. It said there are still some areas in moderate or severe drought. The NWS said ...
KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – For years, Steen Sports Park in Klamath Falls has been battling water issues. Now, those issues are coming to an end. The non-profit said it’s been struggling to keep the fields on its 140-acre property green ...
JACKSON COUNTY, Ore.– Researchers at Oregon State said this years snowpack had a positive impact on our drought conditions. An associate state climatologist said this years snow pack is 50% above average compared to the last 30 years. He said ...
SALEM, Ore. – Governor Tina Kotek declared a drought in Grant and Deschutes counties through an executive order. The order directed state agencies to prioritize assistance to the regions. The governor’s office said the decision came as both counties are ...
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. – Oregon U.S. Senators, Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley have introduced legislation to support farmers and ranchers, in the Klamath Basin. The Klamath Basin has been experiencing high levels of drought for the past couple of years, ...
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. —Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley urging the federal government to deliver drought relief funds statewide. The Inflation Reduction Act allocates $4 billion for western drought relief. The two wrote a letter to the Bureau of Reclamation. ...
TALENT, Ore. – The Talent Irrigation District is shutting off all water Friday morning. The district says the change is because of extremely low reservoir levels and depleted water supply. This is the second summer in a row the Talent Irrigation ...
MEDFORD, Ore. – Great news for people looking to have fun on the lake this summer, both Applegate and Lost Creek Lakes are nearly full. The US Army Corps of Engineers Portland District stated despite the ongoing drought recent rainfall ...
KLAMATH COUNTY, Ore. —The ongoing drought conditions only continues to make matters worse for Klamath irrigators and farmers. The Klamath Irrigation District says the canals it operates and maintains, haven’t seen water in over 18 months. Executive Director Gene Souza, ...