Peyton Gast

Ruby Ranch owner Kim Ibarra and equine specialist Laura Williams stand with Simon, a Welsh pony training to become a therapy horse.

At a Grants Pass ranch, horses become part of therapy

Peyton Gast

Equine-assisted psychotherapy can offer young clients a different way to work through trauma, but the treatment can be difficult to access in Southern Oregon.

A harmful algae bloom is visible at Odell Lake in Klamath County. The Oregon Health Authority issued a recreational use health advisory for the lake after water samples showed cyanotoxins above the state's recreational use value.

Environment

How to spot dangerous cyanobacteria blooms in Oregon waterways

Peyton Gast

Odell Lake is under a health advisory after tests found toxic cyanobacteria. Health officials share how to identify harmful blooms and stay safe.

Smoke rises from the Evans Creek Road Fire northeast of Rogue River on Friday, July 10, 2026. The fire grew rapidly to an estimated 700 to 1,000 acres, prompting Level 3 evacuations near Antioch and East Evans Creek Road.

Disasters & Accidents

Oregon officials explain why the East Evans Creek Fire remains a top priority

Peyton Gast

With firefighting resources stretched thin, Oregon officials prioritize the East Evans Creek Fire while new human-caused starts challenge containment efforts.