It’s spring — the time when birds nest and lay eggs. And outside Portland, one unusual nesting pair has attracted the attention of birders drawn to a story of love across differences. It’s also a ...

A Linn County judge invalidated an essential permit for a proposed chicken farm east of Salem on Tuesday. Local residents and ...

A new study by Oregon State University researchers reveals the growing risk climate change poses to the survival of thousands ...

New public access sites have opened along the post-dam Klamath River, allowing opportunities to enjoy the free-flowing river.

Train enthusiasts young and old enjoy in the magical worlds of backyard railroads. On June 14, the Rose City Garden Railway Society will host its annual summer tour in the Portland metro area.

The crisis in Gaza has reached one of its darkest periods, as Israel blocks all food and supplies from entering the territory and continues an intensifying bombardment campaign. Palestinians ...

Ryan Haas has been with Oregon Public Broadcasting since 2013. His work has won numerous awards, including two National Magazine Award nominations for the podcast "Bundyville." Prior to working at ...

At OPB, investigative reporting is at the heart of our mission to serve the public and strengthen and protect our democracy. Local news coverage in our region has diminished considerably over the ...

Earlier this month, Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson signed a bill into law that now requires clergy to be mandatory reporters of child abuse or neglect. Under SB 5375, clergy in Washington must ...

You’ve probably heard of famous Northwest volcanoes like Mount St. Helens or Mount Hood. But did you know the region’s most active volcano is at the bottom of the ocean, 300 miles off the ...

Natalie Pate / OPB Striking workers in Oregon are a step closer to being eligible for weekly unemployment checks, after a tight vote in the state Senate on Thursday. Senate Bill 916 passed by the ...

A youth climate advocacy group in Ashland, Oregon, is celebrating their victory in pushing the city to enact a fee to discourage the installation of natural gas appliances in new homes. The ...