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The Roseburg event is part of a national campaign seeking 15,000 volunteers to build or deliver 12,000 beds for children.

Peter Newman, British Deputy Consul General, visited Ashland, SOU, OSF and JPR on his tour of southern Oregon to mark the 180th anniversary of the Oregon Treaty.

Wildlife officials say invasive snapping turtles have been found in the Rogue River, where they threaten native turtles, salmon and other wildlife.

Local riders explain how to pass safely, navigate mountain bike features and share Southern Oregon and Mount Shasta trails with others.

Blue Lake mayor, John Sawartzky, shares how the city is navigating inherited challenges to building a visionary path forward.

Oregon researchers study salmon survival, UO builds housing amid a deficit, and coastal landowners restore threatened butterfly habitat.

The award recognizes years of local coordination that helped bring “One Battle After Another” to Humboldt County, where the production spent about $2.1 million.

Oregon State-led research suggests a weakening Atlantic current could cause the oceans and planet to retain more heat as the climate warm

An anonymous donor's $390,000 gift will help pay for transportation, operations and outdoor improvements at a larger Grants Pass teen center.

A new USDA proposal to repeal the Roadless Rule revives debate in Oregon over wildfire management, logging and protections for national forests.

Filmmaker Elijah Sullivan spent 14 years exploring who dug a mysterious 60-foot hole on Mount Shasta and the mythology surrounding it.

Rogue Valley food experts share what to eat now and how to preserve tomatoes, peppers, blackberries and elderberries through freezing, canning and fermentation.

Fort Bragg is pursuing more homes and faster internet as the former lumber and fishing hub seeks an economy less dependent on tourism.

Oregon food banks face rising demand as the region considers new approaches to commercial blight, wildfire fuels and pollinator habitat.

After 28 seasons at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival, Scott Kaiser reflects on performing, directing and teaching every play in Shakespeare's canon.

Klamath schools are connecting high school students with hands-on EMT and firefighting training as rural communities face workforce shortages.

Southern Oregon artists discuss new Ashland productions while Rogue Community College adds hands-on training for careers in film, audio and digital media.

Janessa Hartmann leads a new initiative that extends the farm-to-school model into the homes of licensed childcare providers to feed kids ranging in ages from zero to five years old.

Fire practitioners are using cooler, more humid summer evenings to conduct targeted burns near homes and restore landscapes along the Klamath River.

Researchers found Oregon's Measure 114 triggered a sharp increase in firearm demand as buyers anticipated restrictions that have yet to take effect.

Medford has opened a new 19-court pickleball complex at Howard Memorial Sports Park. City officials say the $2 million facility is the largest municipal pickleball complex in Oregon.

Oakland, Oregon, once moved its downtown 1.5 miles to meet the railroad. Today, the small town works to preserve its historic character while facing modern challenges.

Wildlife Images in Grants Pass cares for about 1,000 injured and orphaned animals each year while educating visitors about wildlife conservation.

A new book by retired journalist Steve Law explores how the Ku Klux Klan turned prejudice and recruitment into political influence across 1920s Oregon.

Three stories from Oregon explore a cat crisis in Eugene, preventing wildfires with fire in Mosier, learning on a Wisdom farm in Salem, and a judge protects martens from off-road vehicles.

State leaders are considering new rules for data centers as AI drives demand for larger facilities and raises questions about energy, water and tax breaks.

A Cascade Girl program at the White City VA introduces veterans to tending beehives, with opportunities to continue beekeeping after treatment.

A Cal Poly Humboldt study found barn owls can reduce rodent populations in Napa Valley vineyards while changing how the remaining pests behave.

Experts will examine found and inherited objects as the Archaeology Roadshow brings hands-on history, exhibits and activities to Central Point.

An Ashland librarian and bookstore owner share the books drawing Southern Oregon readers this summer, from cozy novels to mysteries and social satire.

Myrtle Point Mayor Samantha Clayburn says jobs, affordable living and a tight housing market are key challenges as the Southern Oregon city looks to retain families.

Ashland author Max Doty makes his traditional publishing debut with “The House That Eats the Dead,” a horror novel about a home with a sinister appetite.

Three stories from Oregon and Northern California explore a tribal business dispute, cultural connections inside prison and the future of wildfire goat grazing.

Oregon State University researchers found that training and caring for family cats may increase activity and responsibility among children with developmental disabilities.

WinterSpring has doubled its school-based grief support program, bringing free peer groups to 15 elementary, middle and high schools in Southern Oregon.

The Great Redwood Trail will convert 307 miles of rail into a multiuse path, linking San Francisco and Humboldt bays while restoring ecosystems.

A new FDA-approved medication and expanding support networks are offering hope to families living with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

Chad Brown, a filmmaker whose new documentary, "Unseen" explores the capacity of wilderness terrain Oregon to bring healing to a diverse group of veterans, shares his background in the Arctic, and in connecting BIPOC groups with power of nature.

Planning a camping trip in Southern Oregon or Northern California? Outdoor guides share advice on camping, backpacking, Leave No Trace, safety and favorite destinations.

Trinidad Mayor Cheryl Kelly discusses how the tiny Northern California coastal town balances tourism, infrastructure needs and preserving community character.

Author Tara Lohan discusses “Undammed,” her book examining dam removal and how rivers and ecosystems recover, including the Klamath River.

Oregon news includes concerns about data center pollution in Eastern Oregon, a job training program for incarcerated girls and the growth of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region.

Animal welfare leaders say access to water, shade and cooling supplies can make a critical difference for pets and community cats during Oregon's hottest days.

SOU's Osher Lifelong Learning Institute has expanded to a record 160 fall courses, giving older adults new opportunities to learn, socialize and stay engaged.

After 25 years transforming his Eugene property, Jan Spencer says lasting environmental change begins with individuals and their neighborhoods

Find the best roadside restaurants in Southern Oregon and Northern California, from classic burger stands to Beckie's Cafe and other local favorites.

Known as the Bigfoot Capital of the World, Willow Creek is highlighting its museums, Native partnerships and outdoor recreation alongside its famous legend.

High school juniors and seniors in Humboldt and Del Norte counties can earn up to six Cal Poly Humboldt credits for $25 per semester while taking university classes.

A new Cal Poly Humboldt study found river otters at the Arcata Marsh hunt ducks and other waterbirds during winter, revealing surprising predator behavior in the North Coast wetland.

The changes aren't limited to hotter summers. Scientists say warmer winters and shifting seasons are transforming ecosystems in unexpected ways.

From restoring Southern Oregon's disappearing oak savannas to rebuilding Pacific lamprey populations and keeping Arcimoto vehicles on the road, this week's regional roundup highlights conservation and innovation efforts across Oregon.