Jefferson Public Radio

Oregon fisheries try old technology to boost salmon returns

After a sudden drop in returning salmon on the Coquille River, a new Oregon law allows old-fashioned hatchboxes to return.
The New York Times

A River Restoration in Oregon Gets Fast Results: The Salmon Swam Right Back

The fish had been missing from the headwaters of the Klamath River for more than a century. Just a year after the removal of a final dam, they’ve returned. By Rebecca Dzombak After being absent for ...
OPB

Salmon return to the Klamath’s Oregon waters, but the river’s headwaters are still blocked

After decades of conflict, farmers and tribes say they’re working in concert to restore salmon habitat in the Klamath Basin. But two dams remain Klamath tribal member and fish tech Charlie Wright ...
KGW8

Oregon takes salmon protections back to court after Trump-era reversal

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon and environmental groups filed an emergency injunction in federal court Tuesday seeking to restore protections for Columbia River salmon after the Trump administration reversed ...
KOIN 6

Hood River-White Salmon Bridge project secures Washington funds, eyes $105M from Oregon

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge replacement project is seeing progress after Washington approved additional funding to replace the 100-year-old bridge, with eyes on Oregon ...
OPB

Oregon matches Washington’s $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge

The Oregon Legislature approved matching funds last week for Washington’s $125 million commitment to replacing the 100-year-old Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Combined, the state funding covers about ...
Oregonian

Oregon allocates $125M to replace Hood River-White Salmon Bridge

The Oregon Legislature approved matching funds last month for Washington’s $125 million commitment to replacing the 100-year-old Hood River-White Salmon Bridge. Combined, the funding from the states ...