Scorpions are a type of invertebrate that people don't see much of in Oregon but can be found in the Beaver State. Here's ...

Oregon is one of the few places in the US where you are able to see mighty redwood trees, some of the most impressive trees ...

This lake in the Cascade Mountains of Oregon is considered to be one of the cleanest and purest in the state, and possibly ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — The Euston Fire in Central Oregon was downgraded from a Level 2 “Be Set” evacuation to Level 1 “Be Ready” after fire crews made progress on containing the spread ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A wildfire that sprang up in Central Oregon Sunday afternoon has burned nearly 2000 acres and threatened a number of structures in Wheeler County. The Butte Creek Fire ...

Alison Jean Cole, author of the new book, "A Rockhound's Guide to Oregon & Washington", joined us to share how to get started, where to look and essential information to keep in mind.

Central Oregon is home to four Dark Sky-certified locations for stargazing: Sunriver, Antelope, Sisters and Prineville Reservoir State Park.

An Oregon bill that would eliminate a controversial wildfire hazard map moved one step closer to reality on Tuesday after unanimously passing the Senate Committee on Natural Resources. Senate Bill ...

Oregon is ideal for our newfound hobby, and many legally designated rockhounding sites are scattered throughout the state. If you're new to the activity, to begin, pick up a detailed rockhounding map ...

Two backcountry skiers were found dead after being buried in an avalanche in the Happy Valley area, located between the Bend Watershed and Broken Top Mountain.

Two skiers were killed in an avalanche in Central Oregon on February 17, 2025. Central Oregon Avalanche Center (COAC) posted to Instagram around 11:30 a.m. PST on February 18, 2025 to say that they ...

Annually, Heart of Oregon helps a few hundred low-income young people with job training and educational support. Now, the nonprofit has purchased 3.44 acres in Redmond for $1.25 million.