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Eligible homeowners and renters can have deputy state fire marshal or fire department member point out fire risks around their homes.

It turns out, there's a ranking of the nation's spots that are most vulnerable to landslides. What's more, Oregon locales, ...

A view of a dumping site Anne Christmas calls "the boneyard," where the Oregon Department of Transportation often takes ...

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Marine Mammal Program captured and relocated an elephant seal pup that was ...

Looking for the best hikes in Portland? I was born and raised here, and happen to love hiking, so you’re in the right place! Portland has many nicknames: the City of Roses, Rip City, Bridge City, and ...

PORTLAND, Ore.—The Center for Biological Diversity petitioned the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Thursday to protect the ...

Opponents of such developments scored one recent legal victory, with the Oregon Court of Appeals ruling against the Grange ...

Seattle is a launchpad for all kinds of weekend getaways because of its prime location—surrounded by water, mountains, and ...

From overlooked museums to scenic drives, with a state as big as Alaska, there are hidden gems around every corner.

Young stars like Alyssa and Gisele Thompson, Jaedyn Shaw and Kennedy Fuller are part of the league’s first generation of ...

W ith 60% of Oregon designated as public land, a trip to the Beaver State is ideal for nature lovers, who can explore everywhere from high desert climates in the east to verdant f ...