PRINEVILLE, Oregon, June 8 (TNSconf) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that the John Day-Snake Resource Advisory Council (JDSRAC) will meet for a formal business meeting of the council June 22 to 23, 2023. The public is welcome to attend the meeting. The agenda will be posted at least 10 days prior to the meeting date: https://www.blm.gov/get-involved/resource-advisory-council/near  more

JOHN DAY, Oregon, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The U.S. Forest Service Malheur National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Oregon-Washington are seeking public input on wild horse management in the Murderers Creek Wild Horse Joint Management Area. The agencies propose to establish a Herd Management Plan for the area to protect and manage wild horses, promote the health and vitality of the Murderers Creek hors  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 9 (TNSper) -- The Bonneville Power Administration issued the following news release: The Bonneville Power Administration has named Marcus Harris as executive vice president and chief financial officer starting June 18 on a permanent basis. Harris served in this role on an acting basis since 2021. As CFO, Harris oversees the setting of BPA's approximate $1 billion annual capital budget and nearly $4 billion expense budget, as well as the agency's accounting, debt managemen  more

PRINEVILLE, Oregon, June 8 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management is proud to announce the opening of new facilities in Maupin for the BLM and partners, including regional Tribes, to coordinate management of some of Oregon's most treasured natural resources. The new facilities include an office, workshop, and seasonal housing and will serve as the operations center for recreation staff who enhance the   more

MEDFORD, Oregon, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking public input to inform a new land use plan for the Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. The plan update would protect important biological, historic, and public resources, including the objects of scientific and historic interest identified in Presidential Proclamation 7318 and Presidential Proclamation 9564, which establish  more

MEDFORD, Oregon, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on a plan to promote more resilient forests near Ruch, Jacksonville, Talent, and Medford. This area is one of the most at-risk locations for wildfire in Oregon. The Bear Grub Vegetation Management project is designed to develop large, fire tolerant trees and reduce the severity of wildfires. The plan includes nearly   more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Northwest Regional Field Office issued the following news release: United States sweet cherry total production for 2023 is forecast at 371,000 tons, up 60 percent from 2022. In Washington, the largest producing State, total production for 2023 is forecast at 240,000 tons, up 66 percent from 2022. In Oregon, total production for 2023 is forecast at 51,000 tons, up 59 percent from 2022.  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service - Northwest Regional Field Office issued the following news release: Based on June 1, 2023 conditions, Idaho winter wheat production is forecast at 60.9 million bushels, down 5 percent from last year. Harvested area, at 700,000 acres, is down 10,000 acres from 2022. Yield is expected to average 87.0 bushels per acre, unchanged from the May 1 forecast but down 3.0 bushels from last year.  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: A drug trafficker was sentenced to federal prison today for his role in a conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to the fatal overdose of a Hillsboro, Oregon man in February 2021. Gerardo Corrales-Aragon, 30, whose place of residence is unknown, was sentenced to 150 months in federal prison and five years' supervised release. According to court documen  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, June 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon issued the following news release on June 9, 2023: Three Honduran nationals are facing federal drug trafficking charges today after their supply of illicit fentanyl was linked to a fatal overdose in Portland. Manuel Velasquez-Estrejo, 38, Jorge Rivera-Nunez, 27, and Dennis Palma-Hurbina, 23, have been charged by federal criminal complaint with conspiring to possess and possessing with intent to distribute f  more

VENTURA, California, June 9 (TNSres) -- The U.S. Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service issued the following news release: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (Service) will host 16 public open houses with communities in Northern California and Oregon this June to gather input on the potential reintroduction of sea otters to their historical range. The open houses will provide communities and stakeholders an opportunity to ask questions, share perspectives and speak with Ser  more