spring chinook salmon

This June 3, 2026 photo shows an unpermitted structure sitting on a parcel owned by Kathleen Jones-McCann, as seen from Mark Shaffer's property.

A former timber executive asks forgiveness for unpermitted home additions along McKenzie River after large campaign donations and fights with a neighbor

Zac Ziegler

A building permit for the land will appear before the Lane County Board of Commissioners on July 7. County staff have rejected it twice already, and people ranging from neighbors to state employees object.

Environment

Dwindling count of Chinook salmon in Oregon river fires up calls for Endangered Species Act designation

Brian Bull

A very low return of spring Chinook salmon in the South Umpqua River has conservationists alarmed. Several groups now want the fish given federal protection.

Environment

Manmade Habitat For Spring Salmon Spared Knoll Fire's Destruction

Brian Bull

The recent Knoll Fire in the McKenzie River Corridor threatened a fisheries restoration project in nearby Deer Creek.On a recent survey of the fire…

Environment

EWEB Releases More Water To McKenzie River To Protect Salmon

Rachael McDonald

Salmon are heading up the McKenzie River early this year, and that’s motivated Eugene Water and Electric Board to divert more water to the river to enable…

Environment

After Low Numbers Observed, Status Of Spring Chinook Salmon Under Review

Brian Bull

Federal wildlife managers say they’re considering endangered species status for coastal spring Chinook salmon in Oregon. A petition submitted by several…

Environment

Spring Chinook Numbers In South Lower Umpqua Cause Worry

Brian Bull

There’s concern over the latest count of spring chinook salmon in the South Lower Umpqua River. As KLCC’s Brian Bull reports, fishermen, conservation…