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Conservation organizations across the United States are suing the Trump administration over changes they say could make it harder to protect endangered wildlife and the places those animals depend on to survive. The lawsuit targets a new federal rule that…
Willamette University and Pacific University are moving forward with plans to merge into a single institution serving more than 6,000 students across campuses in Salem, Forest Grove, Hillsboro and Portland. Both universities have cleared a major step toward the merger,…
If it feels like every other driveway in Oregon and Washington has a Subaru parked in it, you’re probably not far off. From rainy commutes to mountain adventures, the brand has long been a favorite across the Pacific Northwest. Now,…
Authorities have recovered the bodies of two hikers who went missing in separate incidents in Whatcom County in June, bringing weeks of search efforts in the Mount Baker region to a close. The Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 34-year-old…
Gray whale deaths along the west coast have reached alarming numbers, prompting researchers to declare a catastrophic mortality event. Researchers with the environmental organization Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, or PEER, say that gray whales are suffering a “catastrophic mortality…
For decades, the Bellingham Rock greeted drivers along Interstate 5 and served as a community canvas for messages, celebrations, and colorful artwork. Although the iconic roadside landmark was removed earlier this year during a fish passage project, Washington residents will…
A controversial federal plan to remove up to 450,000 barred owls across Oregon, Washington, and California appears to be moving forward, even as legal challenges continue in federal court. The effort is designed to help protect northern spotted owls, a…
A Portland writer is among the winners of the 2026 James Beard Media Awards, one of the food industry’s highest honors. Erica Berry, a Portland-based author and essayist, won the James Beard Journalism Award in the Personal Essay category for…
Portland was named in a 2025 study that examined which U.S. cities struggled most with allergies that year. The 2025 Allergy Capitals report from the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America reviewed 100 of the most populated metropolitan areas in…
