Oregon
Oregon just got its first offshore wind energy areas with 2.4 GW of potential
In a first, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has finalized two offshore wind energy areas (WEAs) off Oregon’s coast.
BOEM said the WEAs total around 195,012 acres and have 2.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy potential.
The Coos Bay WEA is 61,204 acres and 32 miles from shore. The Brookings WEA, near the California border, is 133,808 acres and is about 18 miles from shore:
BOEM also stated that they avoid 98% of the areas recommended for exclusion “due to their importance as commercial fishing grounds.”
Anne Reynolds, vice president for offshore wind at The American Clean Power Association, said:
Designating commercially suitable, environmentally sound areas of the Pacific Ocean for offshore wind energy moves the region one step closer to a clean energy future.
We applaud BOEM for listening carefully to Oregonians while ensuring that Oregon offshore wind can be responsibly developed.
But not everyone’s happy with this announcement – the Confederated Tribes of the Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw Indians unanimously passed a resolution expressing opposition to offshore wind energy development off the Oregon Coast in November but says it remains open to working with BOEM.
And Heather Mann, director of the Midwater Trawlers Cooperative, said that “authentic engagement with BOEM has been nonexistent.” Mann asserted that “BOEM will stop at nothing until our oceans are littered with wind turbines and all just to meet an arbitrary political deadline.”
The next step in BOEM’s process involves preparing an environmental assessment of potential impacts in those areas. This notice initiates a 30-day public comment period, and another public comment period will be launched if BOEM decides to move forward with a lease sale in either of the WEAs.
The state of Oregon has set a goal of achieving 3 GW of offshore wind by 2030.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Department of Forestry is asking Oregonians to be careful when disposing of yard debris this spring.
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“There have already been 23 escaped debris burns for a total of 83 acres reported on ODF-protected land in 2026,” the agency said.
The agency said that at this time last year, it had responded to 37 escaped burns.
“More than 70% of wildfires every year in Oregon are human-caused, with escaped debris burns topping the list,” ODF said. “With record-low snowpack and an abnormally warm winter, forecasters are anticipating a hotter and drier summer than usual.”
The Central Oregon District of ODF has already declared the start of fire season.
On May 14, fire restrictions will go into effect for all Bureau of Land Management lands in Oregon and Washington.
“We are increasingly concerned that 2026 could rival the most extreme years on record for heat and dryness in the Pacific Northwest,” said Jeff Fedrizzi, assistant chief of operations for the Pacific Northwest, U.S. Wildland Fire Service. “Every visitor must understand that even one small spark can lead to a costly and destructive fire in these high-impact conditions.”
Officials say the restrictions will help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. BLM officials say anyone who violates the prohibition could be fined up to $100,000 and/or face up to 12 months in prison.
More information on fire season is available on the ODF website.
The Bureau of Land Management website has additional information on fire restrictions and closures.
The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at May 10, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 10 drawing
1PM: 8-2-8-4
4PM: 5-1-2-6
7PM: 1-5-9-6
10PM: 8-6-5-1
Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.
Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results
When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?
- Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
- Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
- Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon DMV issued a warning for drivers, saying scammers are still sending out fake text messages trying to steal money from people.
State DMV officials say it is part of a nationwide scam that’s been happening for nearly two years.
The fake text messages often come from international phone numbers or non-government email addresses.
In the messages, the scammers threaten to suspend car registration or driving privileges if a person doesn’t pay.
If you get this message, the DMV asks that you don’t click on any links or respond. Simply report it to the Federal Trade Commission or delete it.
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