Oregon Volcanoes Newswire

Hayfork football winning streak ends at 40 in Oregon

The Hayfork High School football team saw its 40-game win streak come to an end Friday evening, Sept. 18, 34-30 at the hands of host Rogue River (Oregon) Chieftains. “This was a nine-man football game against a school with more than 200 students, so it has …

Texas geothermal company gets $135 million funding boost to continue superhot rock exploration at Oregon’s Newberry ...

A geothermal developer has secured more than $135 million to reach new depths and advance superhot rock development in Central Oregon’s Newberry Volcano. Texas-based Mazama Energy says the investments, made by major venture capital companies and oil …

KWSO Wednesday Morning News: Road Mowing, Legal Clinics, Young Life BBQ, Tribal Council Updates, and Newberry Geothermal ...

BIA Roads is conducting roadside mowing today, starting in Greeley Heights and progressing through the agency area toward Highway 3. Motorists are asked to slow down around road crews and pass carefully when safe to prevent flying debris from hitting …

Mazama Energy raises $135M for superhot geothermal at Oregon volcano

Mazama Energy raises $135M for superhot geothermal at Oregon volcano

Conventional plants rely on natural pockets of hot water to heat fluids and drive turbines. Newer firms and old-school geothermal giants alike are developing technologies to harness heat from hot, dry rocks that could potentially unlock hundreds of …

West Elks Wine Country Climbs to Number Two in the Nation

For years, the wineries scattered between Paonia and Hotchkiss have quietly operated in the considerable shadow of better-known American wine regions. Napa and Sonoma hardly need introductions. West Elks AVA Pull Quote According to USA Today readers, our …

Quaise begins drilling for geothermal energy near Newberry Caldera

A second company is drilling for geothermal energy south of Newberry National Volcanic Monument, south of Bend, with plans to build a 50-megawatt power plant by 2030. Quaise Energy is developing Project Obsidian on Bureau of Land Management land south of …

DOE Awards $99 Million for Geothermal Projects To Advance Next-Generation Technologies

The US Department of Energy (DOE) has selected 21 projects to receive more than $99 million in funding aimed at accelerating geothermal energy development across the US. The projects will support field-scale testing of next-generation geothermal …

Grenada Has More Going On Than the Anchorage Suggests

Annandale Falls, one of Grenada’s 18 waterfalls, is well worth trading for a day at anchor. Pastel No Shadows/stock.adobe.com Mask sealed, fins secure, I plunge off the boat into the Caribbean Sea. I’ve been warned that what lies beneath will take my …

History of Oregon's most famous climbing destination, Smith Rock

Sept. 18, 2026, 4:01 a.m. PT Smith Rock State Park in central Oregon is among the most famous climbing destinations in the world and widely considered the birthplace of modern sport climbing. Each year, nearly a million visitors enjoy rust-colored volcanic …

DOE targets next-gen geothermal development with $99M for field-scale tests, exploration drilling

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced more than $99 million for 21 projects selected to advance geothermal energy development across the United States, including field-scale tests of next-generation geothermal technologies and exploration drilling …

US DOE announces $99M funding for Enhanced Geothermal field tests and exploration drilling

The US Department of Energy (DOE) is awarding more than $99 million funding to 21 projects that advance EGS technology and exploration of geothermal sites. The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the selection of 21 projects that will receive more …

Cascadia high-speed rail project moves forward with potential routes

High-speed rail at Copenhagen Central Station. WSDOT and its partners have been looking at what Europe and Japan has been doing to make their high-speed rail work. (Photo by Arne List, Flickr.com, CC BY-SA 2.0) As population and traffic congestion …

Volcanic blanket preserved an ancient Andes landscape for 22 million years

A volcanic eruption buried part of the Andes 22 million years ago, preserving clues that show how slowly the mountains were rising. Mountains look permanent, but they’re moving. Below the surface, tectonic forces push rock upward while rain and rivers wear …

21 geothermal energy projects receive $99m US funding

The programme will support field-scale testing of enhanced geothermal systems (EGS) and exploration drilling at sites with potentially valuable geothermal resources. Five projects will test next-generation geothermal technologies under real-world …

From rainforest to high desert: How Oregon landscapes tell stories in film

Oregon doesn’t have just one look. There are the mossy forests and rushing rivers of the Willamette Valley. Then there’s eastern Oregon, where the trees thin out, the wind picks up and the horizon seems to stretch forever. Filmmakers have noticed. On a …

More than 100 years ago, crayfish were introduced into Oregon’s Crater Lake; today they occupy 95% of the shoreline and ...

The Mazama newt is a salamander found only in Crater Lake (Image: Oregon Zoo) More than a century ago, people introduced signal crayfish into Oregon’s Crater Lake as food for nonnative trout and salmon. The decision was made in 1915, decades before …

Three Texas energy companies receive share of $99 million for geothermal projects

WASHINGTON - Three Texas-based energy companies have received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy to advance geothermal energy projects. Houston-based Fervo Energy and Quaise Energy, along with Oriah Geothermal LLC of Fort Worth, are among the …

This Is Oregon's Ultimate Early Summer Road Trip

Mount Hood at sunset, the summit that follows you for most of this loop through Oregon. Winston Ross This Is Oregon's Ultimate Early Summer Road Trip The first time I took a road trip through Oregon was well before I could choose the route, or even to …

INMYTEAM Announces Clinician App to Simplify Patient Care on the Go

New Tablet app brings schedules, patient charts, and assessment transcription together for nurses and therapists. WESTON, FL, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- INMYTEAM, an all-in-one software platform for home care and home …

Samaritan Showcases Expanded Vigil Platform at GSX Debut

Samaritan debuts at GSX with new Vigil features supporting a complete protective intelligence workflow: monitor, research, report, and respond. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Samaritan completed its first …

Repeated Heavy Rain Raises Roof Leak Concerns Across Pinellas County

Repeated heavy rain is putting roof leaks under closer watch across Pinellas County PINELLAS COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Repeated heavy rain is putting roof leaks under closer watch across Pinellas County. Roofers …

Impact Window Installation Quality Moves Into Focus During Pinellas County Hurricane Season

Hurricane season puts more than impact glass to the test across Pinellas County PINELLAS COUNTY, FL, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Hurricane season puts more than impact glass to the test across Pinellas County. A …

Global Outbreak Solutions & LifeStock International Partner to Strengthen Animal Disease Preparedness Worldwide

A collaboration anchored by three experts who serve both organizations unites outbreak preparedness with frontline disease detection, diagnosis, and training. HARRISONBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As transboundary and …

Williams Rebuild Marks New Phase of Recovery as Homes Rise Across Altadena

Nearly 40 active rebuilding projects signal visible momentum as neighborhoods begin transitioning from plans on paper to homes under construction ALTADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Across Altadena, the sounds of …

Northern Virginia Business Owner Named to Loudoun 40 Under 40

Northern Virginia Business Owner Named to Loudoun 40 Under 40 LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Nathan Cook, a Leesburg, Virginia business owner, has been named to the 2026 class of Loudoun 40 Under 40, an …

Meridian Rapid Defense Group Opens New Central Ohio Operations Hub

Ohio lawmakers and Worthington Chamber leadership welcome rapidly expanding security company to Columbus COLUMBUS, OH, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Meridian Rapid Defense Group, an American security company whose …

Tugboat Brings Dedicated Claims Expertise to Nearly 1,000 Residential Units in Tower Lane Capital Partnership

Multifamily portfolios gain full Tugboat membership, dedicated claims support, and pre-loss coverage review. LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Tugboat, a consumer insurance platform that gives homeowners …

AIRT Announces 2027 Florida Public Safety and Government Drone Operations Conference at SunTrax

Fifth annual FLOCON will convene UAS professionals for three days of education, scenario-based training and industry engagement WEST PALM BEACH, FL, UNITED STATES, September 22, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AIRT, the leading nonprofit organization …

Federal Disaster Tax Relief Certainty Act Signed Into Law, Expanding Tax Relief for Disaster and Wildfire Victims

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- SingerLewak's Tax Advisory Group is informing taxpayers of important new federal tax relief provisions following the enactment of the Doug LaMalfa Federal Disaster Tax …

AiDASH Announces Evolve 2027: PreventionFirst, Together – April 27–29, Chicago

Evolve 2027 brings utilities, regulators, and innovators to Chicago to advance the PreventionFirst™ movement and build a more resilient grid. PALO ALTO, CA, UNITED STATES, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- AiDASH, the company leading …

75 Years Later, CHASING M2 PRO MAX Underwater ROV Extends Raja Santa Exploration to 102.6 Meters

75 years later, 3D LiDAR and CHASING M2 PRO MAX extend Raja Santa exploration to 222.6 meters, supporting future fault studies. GRANADA, GRANADA, SPAIN, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A new expedition to Sima de Raja Santa in Atarfe, …

Iqarus Deploys Specialist Medical Team to Support Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

19-person multidisciplinary team is operating a dedicated quarantine, isolation and holding capability in support of the Ebola response. LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 21, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Iqarus has deployed a specialist 19-person …

Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency to bolster statewide El Nino preparedness, protect California

What you need to know: Governor Newsom is taking early action to prepare California for what is shaping up to be a historic El Niño season, which is forecast to be very strong, even the strongest on record. The state of emergency helps California move …

Vugar Azeri Announces Fire Proof Builder Receives First Certificate of Occupancy for Rebuilt Malibu Home

Company expects seven additional occupancy approvals within the next month MALIBU , CA, UNITED STATES, September 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Malibu, Calif. — Sept 18, 2026 — Vugar Azeri, founder of Fire Proof Builder, today announced that …

25 Years After 9/11, Man Seeks Public’s Help to Return Lost Family Photograph

Photograph of a mother and baby found among World Trade Center debris may have come from Fuji Bank’s South Tower offices NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Twenty-five years after a photograph of a mother …

IMR Joins Reggae Icons to Bring Healthcare and Recovery Support to Hurricane-Affected Families in Jamaica

BLUEFIELDS, JAMAICA, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Medical Relief (IMR) joined reggae icon Judy Mowatt, Judy Mowatt Outreach Ministries, and the Sean Paul Foundation for the Bluefields Rising Health & Recovery Fair …

Facilities Advisors Releases Flash Flooding Guidance for Timeshare HOA Boards

Gary Porter of Facilities Advisors outlines how legacy resorts can assess drainage risk, protect critical systems, and link flood resilience to reserve planning LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Facilities …

Spring Home Maintenance Takes on New Urgency as Storm and Bushfire Risk Rises

New data from the Bureau of Meteorology and the insurance industry point to a higher-stakes spring for Australian homeowners AUSTRALIA, September 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Gutters, roofs, air conditioning, decks, the same jobs come around …