Environment

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A controversial natural gas pipeline project in southwest Oregon hit yet another major roadblock. The Jordan Cove Project has been in the works for well over a decade. The proposed pipeline would span 229 miles through Oregon, with a …

Oregon Governor Kate Brown and California Governor Gavin Newsom will discuss restoration of the Klamath River during a live event scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17. The governors will be joined by leaders from the Karuk and Yurok Tribes, Berkshire …

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Federal authorities have approved the construction of a natural gas pipeline and terminal in southwest Oregon, but the State of Oregon still has a roadblock put in place. The Jordan Cove Project has been in the works for well …

COOS BAY, Ore. – A permit crucial to the construction of a natural gas pipeline and liquefied natural gas depot on the Oregon Coast has been withdrawn. The proposed Jordan Cove Pipeline would extend from Malin to Coos Bay, where natural gas …

ASHLAND, Ore. — A local man is giving educational lectures. He’s been teaching about marine life since the mid 1980’s. Miltt Jaffey used to be a Washington resident, now he is currently going down the West Coast and giving his speeches at …

ASHLAND, Ore. – A handful of Ashland restaurants are trying out a new pilot program to help lower their environmental impact. The City of Ashland said the “Rogue To Go” program uses durable, reusable take-out containers to help reduce waste. Customers can …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Monday night, candidates for the Oregon legislatures and Jackson County Commissioner Position met at the Medford Library fora an open forum. The forum was put on by Southern Oregon Climate Action Now, SOCAN, for legislatures to talk about their …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. – Pacific Power is rolling out “smart meters” for residences and businesses in Jackson County. According to Pacific power, they’ll work this summer to replace about 88,000 old, aging electric meters in Medford, Central Point, Eagle Point, Butte Falls, …

Ashland, Ore. – Ten years ago, the city of Ashland decided to look into the effects of a gun club on a Lithia Springs property that included a wetland. The gun club has been leasing the property for about 50 years and …

WASHINGTON, D.C. (NBC News) – For embattled EPA Administrator, Scott Pruitt, it appeared to be business as usual as he announced plans to roll back Obama-era greenhouse gas and fuel emissions standards. “What was done in 2011 and 2012 as we evaluate …