Of the myriad shore birds and other critters that beach visitors may see on any given outing, western snowy plovers are unique.

Saturday is National Public Lands Day, and Oregonians have dozens of opportunities to volunteer.

EWEB's Headwaters Trail Electric Reliability Project in South Eugene aims to boost power grid resilience by replacing wooden poles with metal ones and moving lines underground.

Although it may have smelled strongly of smoke Thursday, National Weather Service Meteorologist Colby Neuman said air quality in Eugene saw highs in the “moderate” range.

Millions of acres across Oregon called “roadless areas” could soon lose protections. Trump Administration leaders say they need access to fight wildfires, and roadless rules are red tape that interfere with business and innovation. Environmental advocates say those rules have been key to protecting watersheds, wildlife and recreation opportunities.

Closure covers more campgrounds and trailheads along the scenic highway.

A portion of Oregon Highway 242 is closed due to Foley Ridge Fire in eastern Lane County. Crews work to contain 437-acre blaze near McKenzie Pass.

An endangered orca was spotted Friday carrying a dead newborn on her nose, umbilical cord still attached, between Orcas Island and Cypress Island in Washington state.

A dire mystery has the Umpqua Valley Audubon Society asking the public for help: vast numbers of the migratory birds, Vaux’s Swifts, have disappeared. The hanging questions are: Why? And where have the swifts gone?

Lane County is set to lead Oregon in landfill innovation by using drones to detect methane leaks, a harmful greenhouse gas. Officials say it will improve worker safety, reduce inspection time, and enhance environmental monitoring.