Zach Urness is an Outdoor Journalist at the Salem Statesman and USA TODAY. He covers Oregon's outdoors with a focus on environment, recreation, and public lands, while also exploring themes of adventure travel and legal affairs. Zach is featured in various publications including The Indianapolis Star, Yahoo News, and OPB (Oregon Public Broadcasting).
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Zach Urness primarily focuses on local news in Oregon, particularly outdoor activities and weather-related topics. His coverage includes government announcements, evolving stories, and breaking news.
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It's important to note that Zach has a strong focus on local content related to Oregon and specific areas within the state. Therefore, your pitch should directly relate to this geographic focus for optimal relevance.
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Explore Oregon Podcast host Zach Urness talks with intern Makenzie Stamets about Eagle Creek Trail and its history of wildfires and campgrounds.
By: Makenzie Stamets, Zach Urness
A red flag warning has been issued for much of central and eastern Oregon due to the potential for abundant lightning on Aug. 13 and 14.
By: Zach Urness
A new wildfire ignited Aug. 13 off Interstate 5 in southern Oregon that has brought evacuations between Grants Pass and Rogue River.
By: Makenzie Stamets, Zach Urness, Riley Ellis
The Picture Rock Fire ignited and spread to 6,000 acres just north of Summer Lake in southcentral Oregon.
By: Riley Ellis, Makenzie Stamets, Zach Urness
The Picture Rock Fire ignited and spread to 1,600 acres just north of Summer Lake in southcentral Oregon.
By: Zach Urness
In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, climatologist Larry O'Neill talks about what a historically powerful El Niño will mean for Oregon.
By: Zach Urness
Oregon will have a chance for thunderstorms and lightning this weekend even as the state’s wildfires have slowed considerably.
By: Zach Urness
It looks increasingly likely a historically powerful El Niño will drive winter weather this year. Here's what that could mean for Oregon.
Northern spotted owls are becoming functionally extinct across large swaths of the Pacific Northwest, a new study said.
Northern spotted owls are becoming functionally extinct across large swaths of the Pacific Northwest, a new study said.
