Southern Oregon & Northern California News
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Southern Oregon Lawmakers Join Push to Protect Hunting, Fishing and Farming Rights
Oregon Republican leaders are proposing a constitutional amendment protecting the right to hunt, fish, gather wild foods, and raise animals or crops. If lawmakers approve the proposal during the 2027 session, it could go before Oregon voters in November 2028.
Klamath Water Bank Opens 2026 Drought Program
The Klamath Water Bank has opened its 2026 drought response program with up to $19.1 million available for irrigators as water shortages are expected to idle tens of thousands of acres this season.