George Plaven

Oregon

Oregon

Oregon

Oregon

Over the years, Todd Nash has parlayed his experiences logging and ranching in far northeast Oregon to becoming one of the state’s most pervasive advocates on rural issues — particularly

Officials in one Oregon county have approved new rules restricting where large livestock farms, known as Confined Animal Feeding Operations, or CAFOs, can be built under a new state law

After hearing from representatives of hunting, ranching and environmental organizations, commissioners agreed the focus should be on honing implementation of the current plan, rather than making wholesale revisions.

Rising Sun Dairy recently received a nearly $20,000 grant that will allow it to expand its line of products, including “cow to cone” ice cream.

Wildlife officials are investigating a spate of recent poaching cases in Oregon, including two wolves that were illegally killed at opposite corners of the state.

The Willamette Valley American Viticultural Area, or AVA, marked its 40th anniversary on Dec. 1. Established in 1983, the area now has more than 700 wineries and is recognized globally