These spots offer prime leaf peeping in Oregon
From the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley to the shimmering aspens of Steens Mountain, Oregon has many scenic settings to find fall foliage.
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No. 10 Oregon slams brakes on Coach Prime’s ‘Cinderella story’ with a 42-6 rout of Colorado
Bo Nix threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns and No. 10 Oregon took some sheen off of Colorado coach Deion Sanders’ showy start to the season with a 42-6 victory over the No. 19 Buffaloes on Saturday.
An annular solar eclipse is coming in October to Oregon skies
In 2017, Oregon was treated to excellent views of a total solar eclipse. Next month, a different celestial event will occur: an annular eclipse.
Oregon hunters advised to test deer, elk meat for disease
Chronic wasting disease has yet to be found in Oregon, though it could make its way here soon.
Oregon electric vehicles are selling fast but barriers remain, report finds
Oregon's electric vehicle sales have doubled in the past two years.
Biden administration promises $200 million to help reintroduce salmon in Columbia River
Dams have blocked salmon's passage, driving them toward extinction and violating tribal fishing rights.
Invasive mussel discovery in Idaho puts Pacific Northwest on alert
Quagga mussels pose major threats to water infrastructure like hydropower and irrigation.
Oregon House GOP leader stepping down
Amid rumblings that she could face a challenge to her role, House Minority Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, announced on Thursday she will step down.
Rural Oregon’s struggles for drinking water frame Senate talks of national crisis
At a Senate subcommittee hearing on Wednesday, Oregon Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden rattled off a list of Oregonians struggling to meet basic water needs.
Lloyd Center owners send initial redevelopment proposal to Portland city officials
Owners of the nearly 30-acre site say they will transform the once bustling mall into a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, retail, office spaces and restaurants.
A study of this champion’s heart helped prove the benefits of exercise
More than a 100 years ago, doctors thought that too much running or other vigorous activity could harm us. Marathoner Clarence DeMar proved them wrong.
Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot, the White House says
The White House says President Joe Biden has gotten the updated COVID-19 vaccine and the annual flu shot.
Federal judge again strikes down California law banning high capacity gun magazines
A federal judge has struck down a California law banning high-capacity gun magazines
How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now. A new strike on parts distribution centers, however, could sting.
1 in 4 inmate deaths happens in the same federal prison. Why?
The Butner federal prison complex in North Carolina is where a quarter of federal inmate deaths occur. It includes a medical facility but inmates aren't getting needed care, there or at other prisons.
Portland artist Eatcho wants you to make discoveries in the details
Mehran Heard’s work is so rich with detail, it invites you in for a deep exploration. He creates elaborate paintings, illustrations, comics and colorful murals all around Portland. “You're going to have to look at that work and move around it and discover things on your own. And once you come to that personal discovery, you kind of own it personally.” Mehran’s recent piece “Mothers” is featured in the Portland Art Museum exhibition Black Artists of Oregon.
Oregon is at the forefront of psilocybin’s future, but the host fungi’s past is still mysterious
While the therapeutic use of psilocybin for mental health issues is increasing in Oregon and other states, scientists are still searching for psilocybe mushrooms’ origin story.
Science & Environment
How ‘carbon farming’ could help Oregon reach its climate goals
Changing farming and ranching practices to store more carbon in the soil could be a promising strategy for reducing climate change in Oregon and beyond.