Author: Michael Kohn | Madras Pioneer

Michael Kohn has been public lands and environment reporter with The Bulletin since 2019. He enjoys hiking in the hills and forests near Bend with his family and exploring the state of Oregon.

He can be reached at: 541-617-7818, michael.kohn@bendbulletin.com

Environment

Hugs and tears: Crooked River Ranch residents flee Alder Springs Wildfire

CROOKED RIVER RANCH — For many Crooked River Ranch residents, the Alder Springs Fire has come a little bit ... Read more

Environment

Alder Springs Fire grows to 2,500 acres, prompts evacuations in Crooked River Ranch

Wildland firefighter crews continued to battle a large, wind-driven brush fire on Tuesday that has burned over 2,500 ... Read more

Bend

Orphaned bobcat kittens get care at Think Wild

A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens have been admitted to a local wildlife hospital for care and rehabilitation. ... Read more

Environment

Juniper clear cut bill designed to conserve groundwater

A bill designed to thin out or eliminate juniper trees from potentially thousands of acres in rural parts ... Read more