A wildfire burning in a sparsely populated region of central Oregon has become the largest fire this year and is on the verge ...

Think Wild, Central Oregon’s wildlife hospital and conservation center, said Monday it recently admitted an orphaned northern ...

Invasive species such as Himalayan blackberry and English hawthorn are likely to spring up once they’re gone. “Only Oregon ash can grow in the wettest, muckiest organic soil systems in the ...

Business Have you seen this bug? Oregon investigators on the lookout for an invasive pest Updated: May. 25, 2025, 4:16 p.m. | Published: May. 25, 2025, 3:58 p.m.

Since self-publishing “Nature of Bend: A Field Guide to Plants and Animals” in 2016, LeeAnn Kriegh has seen the guide around Central Oregon. She’s spotted it being carried with dog-eared ...

Many Central Oregon cities started fire restrictions this week as the forecast for much of the state predicts dry, warm weather and little precipitation ahead. As the weather heats up, burn bans ...

This part of Oregon has the dry, high desert climate rattlesnakes like to inhabit. Although you're more likely to see a bear or bobcat in this area, rattlesnake sightings are not unheard of.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Officials are asking those in the Pacific Northwest to keep a lookout after a highly invasive species of crab with a noteworthy feature was spotted on the Oregon Coast.

Oregon officials said they won’t fine people floating in two inner tubes tied together, even if they don’t have a permit, beginning in 2026.

How much will Oregon boating fees go up? For motorized boats, the Aquatic Invasive Species surcharge increases to $8 (up from $5 previously) plus $5.95 per foot of boat.

How much will Oregon boating fees go up? For motorized boats, the Aquatic Invasive Species surcharge increases to $8 (up from $5 previously) plus $5.95 per foot of boat.