Jefferson County

In Oregon, Governor Kotek’s latest drought declarations affect Josephine and Wasco counties, where dry conditions threaten agriculture and drinking water for residents this summer.

Governor Kotek’s latest announcement highlights a critical situation for several counties. Warm winters and low snowpack mean challenges Oregonians can’t ignore.

The Washington State Department of Agriculture confirmed highly pathogenic avian influenza in three additional domestic flocks: a first-time detection in Island County and second detections in Jefferson and Lewis counties

Dry conditions continue to persist in Oregon. Earlier this week, Governor Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Jefferson County.

Starting Monday, the Oregon Department of Forestry is adding fire precautions to the Central Oregon District.  The goal is to reduce human caused fires in the hot, dry conditions.  ODF said smoking while traveling will have to be inside of a vehicle and open fires will be prohibited.  That includes cam...

Taft Rice, the 2024-2025 Oregon Sentinel, says many may not appreciate the diversity of agriculture that can be found across Central Oregon.  He added that includes many of those living in Deschutes, Crook or Jefferson counties.     If you have a story idea for the PNW Ag Network, call (509) 547-1618, or e-mail glenn.vaagen@townsqu...

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife wants to hear your thoughts on 20 proposed public land acquisitions that the Department says could contribute to fish and wildlife conservation and as well as public access.  The proposals encompass about 13,749 acres with acquisitions in Asotin, Benton, Douglas, Jefferson, Kitsap, Kittitas, Klickitat, Okanogan, Pacific, and Thurston counties.  The pr

Earlier this week, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek sent a letter to President Biden requesting a federal major disaster declaration, following one of the most devastating wildfire seasons in the state’s history.  If approved, the declaration would provide supplemental grants through FEMA’s Public Assistance Program for state, tribal, local governments, and certain private nonprofits.   Those grants...

Governor Tina Kotek has issued two more drought declarations in Central Oregon.  The emergency declarations for Deschutes and Grant counties clear the way for state coordination of resources in an area now in its fourth year of drought.  ...

Oregon Governor Tina Kotek has declared drought emergencies for Crook and Jefferson counties in the central portion of the state. That now directs agencies to prioritize assistance to the region. Both counties requested the declaration in January...