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Chinook lost in hatchery mishap

Washington’s campaign to rear more salmon for orcas suffered a setback this month as 6.2 million Chinook fry…

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Oregon State could use Elliott State Forest for research

After years of struggling to figure out what to do with the Elliott State Forest, Oregon officials now…

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Oregon could save millions on procurement, audit finds

SALEM — State officials could have saved up to $1.6 billion over a two-year period by being smarter…

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Dam agreement aims to help more salmon survive Columbia River journey

A new agreement aims to help more young salmon make their way past dams along the Columbia and…

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Groups want US to consider salmon fishing impact on orcas

SEATTLE — The federal government is violating the Endangered Species Act by failing to consider how salmon fishing…

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Sea turtles die after rescue on Oregon Coast

A pair of endangered sea turtles, rescued in separate incidents after being stranded on the coast last week,…

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Homeless count is up, but declines seen in key cities

A federal report released Monday provides a possible glimmer of hope for the homeless crisis that has gripped…

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Oregon may allow expanded DNA tests on evidence

SALEM — After 18 years in prison, Gerard Richardson walked free in 2013. He had been found wrongfully…

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A toxic pesticide escapes ban under Trump administration

Julie Madison-Jamil didn’t expect she’d need a cooler just for hauling dead birds to necropsies. In 2016, she…

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In farm bill, a familiar fight over wildlife management

Congress passed a new farm bill last week that also contains several provisions aimed at reducing the severity…

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