Hikers might come across some things this summer in Northeastern Oregon's mountains that they've perhaps never seen there. Trail workers. Read more »

The State of Oregon on Thursday announced an April 23 lottery to award eight commercial sea urchin permits. Read more »

In response to public pressure the U.S. Coast Guard will no longer keep crabbers out of prime grounds at the mouth of the Umpqua River when it determines that unsafe conditions are present. Read more »

Hundreds of fans bundled up against temperatures near zero to cheer on the plain-spoken cancer survivor, the first musher in the event's 38-year history to win four straight races. He finished the race in eight days, 23 hours and 59 minutes. Read more »

Warm weather crowds can attract theives and car clouters to the Gorge and other area recreation spots. Read more »

The Pacific smelt, a small fish that is popular as food and bait, but is beset by climate change, declining river flows, and shrimp fishing, is getting federal protection. Read more »