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

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 ...

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 ...

Species-watchers on the iNaturalist site grew concerned the small black creature with tiny white polka dots was a young spotted lanternfly -- an invasive species native to Asia with the potential ...

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.

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.

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 ...

New Oregon law ups boating fee, requires all boats to get permit to fight invasive species Zach Urness, Salem Statesman Journal Mon, July 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM UTC ...

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.

SALEM (AP) — Oregon scientists say an invasive crayfish has spread to another drainage in southwest Oregon. The Department of Fish and Wildlife says the northern ringed crayfish, native to the ...

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.