Oregon governor declares drought emergencies in Deschutes, Grant counties

Despite recent rain and snowfall, much of Central Oregon is still experiencing drought. Gov. Tina Kotek declared a drought emergency in Deschutes and Grant counties on Friday. The declarations free up emergency funds for people impacted by low levels of …

Salmon fishing to be banned in California and part of Oregon after a drought and weakened protections decimated the fish ...

As drought dried up rivers that carry California’s newly hatched Chinook salmon to the ocean, state officials in recent years resorted to loading up the fish by the millions onto trucks and barges to take them to the Pacific. The surreal and desperate …

Central Oregon Agricultural Show returns to Redmond for 2 days of vendors, exhibits, workshops, fun

From tractors to horse supplies, a Kids Zone -- and a working dog demonstration REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- There may be some bad weather reports for the weekend, but you have some good options for things to do inside. The Central Oregon Agricultural Show …

Oregon Army National Guard trains with Bangladesh Army during Exercise Tiger Lightning 2023

GAZIPUR, Bangladesh – Moving sluggishly through the hot, steamy haze, a commuter train passes by a diverse group of soldiers working alongside the tracks. It’s packed with travelers, and even for late winter, many riders choose to sit on top of the train …

Oregon’s Willamette Valley: Where Award Winning Wines, Food, and Wonderful Accommodations Wed

  Food and wine lovers have long been flocking to Portland, Oregon for its abundance of farm-fresh restaurant offerings and excellent wines from nearby Willamette Valley. Naturally it doesn’t hurt that James Beard was born here. Portland is also a …

Oregon leaders react to 'forever fabulous' drag queen Darcelle's passing

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Leaders across Oregon are expressing their condolences after Walter Cole, the performer behind one of Portland’s most beloved figures Darcelle, died on Thursday. Darcelle, a drag queen in Portland since his late 30s in the 1960s, …

Salem Police killed people at higher rate than other Oregon cities over last decade. Why?

Oregon reaches deal with conservationists over coho salmon habitat

Oregon & Washington Are Building A Bridge Too Far…

Hey folks, if you’re gullible enough, ODOT has a boondoggle bridge to sell you.  We all know when someone makes you an offer like that, they’re telling you they think YOU’RE dumb enough to actually buy it. Oregon’s failed transportation agency wants state …

Stuck In Oregon: Drone Plus Phone For A Backcountry Rescue

This is an excellent usage case for that old “Modern problems require modern solutions” meme! Consider the story of an Oregon man who recently went on a backcountry drive down a road that wasn’t maintained in winter. Unsurprisingly, he managed to get …