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Dam Drought  The Deschutes Basin Habitat Conservation Plan was approved in December with the goal of increasing instream flows in the river. Then another drought year happened. Last summer the Wickiup Reservoir dried to just 1% of its capacity, the lowest it has been since it was built in 1949. In an average year the reservoir, which stores Deschutes River water, would be at about 25% of its capacity at the end of irrigation season, with just over 63,000 acre-feet. Last year's shortage illustrated a decade of drought and generous allocations of water rights. This shortage continue...

BEND, Ore. (AP) — Cate Havstad-Casad, co-owner of Havstad-Casad Family Farms in...

True West Magazine The summer of 2021 is a great time to travel across these Old West highways. The West is a grand place to travel, and its many highways and back-country roads are a great way to enjoy its natural wonders, monuments and parks, historic towns and destination getaways. Since last year’s national pandemic shutdown, our hospitality, museum and tourism travel partners across the West have been eagerly awaiting the return of travelers. We believe the summer of 2021 is a wonderful time to get back on the road and enjoy the scenic beauty, cultural heritage and welcoming communitie...

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Craig Mackie asked what needs to be done with the filibuster. "I'm for the talking filibuster," Wyden said. "If a senator feels strongly about a subject, they ought to be able to get the floor." When addressing unaccompanied refugee children, Wyden said the country needs a secure border with humane security. Carina Miller, of Warm Springs, asked about water infrastructure on the reservation. Wyden said there are three bills in legislation that aim to earmark funds for drinking water infrastructure. Miller also mentioned the equity issues tribes have with the cannabis, to which Wyden re...