New report outlines drought, pests, disease, 'biggest threats' to Oregon's trees

Drought, insect pests, and tree diseases continue to be the biggest threats to the Oregon’s trees. A new report on the state of health of Oregon’s forests is based on an extensive aerial survey of Oregon’s forests completed last year by the Oregon …

Rail bill creates framework for potential Oregon rail expansion

SALEM, Ore. – An Oregon bill designed to foster rail cooperation between Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia is hoped to be the first step toward a more systematic, statewide approach to passenger and freight rail improvements, potentially including …

Oregon men’s golf receives No. 6 seed in Auburn Regional

The Oregon men’s golf team is the No. 6 seed at the NCAA Auburn Regional. The Ducks are among 13 teams that will play at the Auburn University Club in Auburn, Ala. from May 12-14. Auburn is the top seed in the regional, followed by Texas A&M, UCLA, SMU …

Nearly 30 years after Oregon passed the Death with Dignity Act, lawmakers could ease restrictions

In 2023, the legislature removed a requirement that patients live in Oregon to request medical aid in dying. But some advocates say the hurdles remain too high. PORTLAND, Ore. — In the mid-1990s, Oregon became the first state in the U.S. to legalize …

Conservationists win order blocking cattle grazing on Oregon sage grouse habitat 

The Bureau of Land Management didn't explain how slashing protected research areas from 22,000 acres to just 3,700 still accomplished its research goals, an Oregon judge said. PORTLAND, Ore. (CN) — There will be no livestock grazing on 22,000 acres of …

Trump proposes sweeping cuts to Head Start that could impact thousands of Oregon children

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - With the Trump administration considering making sweeping cuts to programs like Head Start and federal food aid to schools, multiple Oregon superintendents are sounding the alarm. In a joint video statement sent out on Wednesday, …

Oregon victim services face major cuts as state considers funding proposals

BEAVERTON Ore. (KPTV) - Groups providing services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence are turning to the state for help after a cut to federal funds. They say if essential programs were slashed, the community would be in danger. “Domestic …

Oregon Zoo river otter known for cameo on '30 Rock' dies

Oregon School Leaders Join Together To Oppose Federal Cuts

Source: YouTube Portland, Ore. – The leaders of Oregon’s largest school districts are speaking out against cuts to federal education programs and grants.  Seven Superintendents appear in a new video discussing the impact of threatened and enacted federal …

Oregon dogs that die or fall ill after algae exposure will prompt new warnings

The Oregon Health Authority will now issue warnings about Oregon lakes and rivers after a dog falls ill or dies possibly from having been exposed to toxic algae in them. The warnings are designed to alert other dog owners to the possible dangers of toxic …