A columnist received backlash from readers after calling dark-eyed juncos "drab" and "soot black." Readers shared their appreciation for juncos, citing them as harbingers of winter and praising their ...

Before Oregon was known for timber, it was known for gold. That’s the underlying message of the new book “Oregon Gold: A History of Mining from the Civil War into the Progressive Era.” Its author, ...

Former Portland Trail Blazer and one-time gubernatorial candidate Chris Dudley is officially running for governor. He announced plans to enter the race Monday morning after months of weighing whether ...

Washington state’s population appears to have increased by 73,000, clearing 8 million people for the first time in 2025, even as population growth slowed in the Pacific Northwest. Meanwhile, Oregon ...

Chris Dudley is getting back into the political game. The former Portland Trail Blazer announced on Monday that he’s entering the GOP primary and hopes to be the next governor of Oregon. The news ...

Oregon lawmakers will return Feb. 2 to the Oregon State Capitol to start the next legislative session, with a major focus on addressing an expected revenue shortfall, deciding what to do after the ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — A federal judge in Oregon dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking Oregon’s unredacted voter rolls on Monday in another setback to wide-ranging efforts by President Donald Trump ...

When PM2.5 reaches “unhealthy” levels, the EPA advises people in sensitive groups—including older adults, children, and those with heart or lung conditions—to avoid long or intense outdoor activities.

Note: This continues a series of 2026 NTT INDYCAR SERIES team previews on INDYCAR.com. The season starts Sunday, March 1 with the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg (noon ET, FOX, FOX One, FOX ...

Cold weather and snow bring an increase in bird activity to backyard feeders in the River Valley. Experts recommend high-fat foods like black-oil sunflower seeds and unsalted peanuts to help birds ...

As snow settles over the River Valley, a quieter kind of traffic picks up outside kitchen windows and backyard feeders. While roads are empty, birdwatchers are suddenly busy, spotting winter regulars ...