Michael Kohn

Recycle or send it to the landfill? That is the question asked by many an individual who has held an empty tub of cream cheese, a discarded pizza box, a used pie tin, or a bare bottle of laundry detergent. Here's what you should know. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…

Deschutes County is creating a committee tasked with establishing measures to reduce conflict between ranchers and wolves. It will also help regulate the process of awarding compensation when wolves prey on livestock. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…

Central Oregonians are bracing for yet another large winter storm headed for the Pacific Northwest. This one is forecast to bring more than three feet of snow to mountainous areas in the Central Cascades this weekend. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…

Four out of 10 Oregonians say they are “very worried” about the impact of climate change, according to a recent survey conducted by the Oregon Values and Beliefs Center. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…

Bend-La Pine Schools hopes to generate enough solar energy to power the equivalent of 70 single-family homes Currently, the school district has solar panels on four schools, enough to meet nearly half of its goal. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…

U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland is planning to visit Bend on Friday as part of a multi-stop tour in Oregon. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…

The storms that slammed parts of California with eight feet of snow sideswiped Central Oregon, dropping only 14 to 22 inches. The snowfall has been a welcome sight but more is needed to lift the region out of severe drought. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…

“The drought has redefined my operations and made me question my future plans,” said a Central Oregon farmer, one of dozens that are changing farm practices and losing money because of the ongoing drought. bendbulletin.com/localstate/…