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Two months after Mount St. Helens landslide, drivers finally recover their stranded cars

A landslide destroyed a section of the road to and from the Johnston Ridge Observatory on Mount St Helens in May, leaving 7 cars stranded...

On a deadline, Portland water filtration plant project hits community resistance and skyrocketing costs

The plant was estimated in 2017 to cost between $350 and $500 million. Today, that cost has jumped to more than $1.8 billion. BORING,...

Eugene reverses natural gas ban after ruling by federal appeals court

Opponents of the measure gathered enough signatures to force a city-wide vote and then a federal appeals court struck down a similar law in Berkeley,...

‘We're poised to lead’: New report outlines Northwest’s path to net-zero carbon emissions

The report outlines the benefits, and significant challenges, that face the region as it attempts to wean itself off of fossil fuels. PORTLAND, Ore....

Multnomah County sues fossil fuel companies, citing deadly 2021 heat dome

“The climate crisis is already costing us money today," said county chair Jessica Vega Pederson. "We are not looking for a payout. We're looking to...

‘This thing could go right now’: Newport leaders search for solutions to aging and vulnerable dams

Two 50-year-old earthen dams are at high risk of failure — threatening homes, Highway 101 and the economic prospects of the largest tourism hub on...

Millions in federal funding could be at stake if Oregon Senate walkout kills local climate bills

A package of Oregon bills focused on building climate resilience was estimated to cost roughly $20 million, but could unlock nearly $250 million in federal...

Angling for predatory fish on the Columbia River earns some fishers a decent living

The Northern Pikeminnow Sport Reward Program aims to keep the predatory fish from feasting on young salmonids. THE DALLES, Ore. — There’s money swimming...

KGW mental health survey shows many concerned about climate change

The survey showed that some people are even opting not to have children due to concerns over climate change. PORTLAND, Ore. — Last year,...

New details emerge about Portland’s plan to create a zero-emission delivery zone downtown

The Oregon Trucking Association said it is concern about the impact it will have on the movement of products in the still undefined area. ...

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