The perks come as Oregon and Washington state parks recently phased out their long-running “Green Friday” free parking traditions for the day after Thanksgiving. Oregon cited a projected budget ...

After a panel of federal judges last week struck down the new congressional map meant to give Lone Star State Republicans five red seats, Justice Samuel Alito allowed Texas to keep its map in place ...

After his last day, Scott Hall spent a couple of weeks touring Italy and England — then he loaded up his car and started driving.

A fresh look at U.S. forest coverage reveals how America ’s landscapes differ from state to state, offering an important ...

Oregon’s U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden said Monday they have joined fellow Western senators to urge Congress to ...

In the last decade, humans caused 7 out of 10 wildfires on state-protected land. (Lightning accounted for the rest.) In 2025, the number of human-caused fires exceeded the 10-year average by 33, ...

Volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years: "Like a sudden bomb" Geno Smith's frustration boils over with obscene gesture ...

I tested a tiny plug-in that claims to prevent electrical fires - can something so simple really bring peace of mind?

Solomon Florea has lived in a houseboat on the Columbia River for about two decades and has become grimly attuned to dangers ...

In all, Golden State lawmakers spent at least $415 million on local projects to help curry favor with constituents.

Northern US regions will face heavy snow, strong winds, and blizzard-like conditions, while the West Coast sees heavy rain and gusty winds from atmospheric rivers. The East Coast stays mostly calm ...

Oregon has returned to the top five in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll. Ohio State, Indiana, and Texas A&M ...