Oregon’s PacWave testing facility is now complete, but delays and cuts to federal funding for renewable energy development could impact its future.

Michael Dunne discusses the Cascadia subduction zone's potential for a massive earthquake and tsunami, and a new threat of land subsidence causing flooding. Tina Dura, a Virginia Tech professor and part of the Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center, explains that the Juan de Fuca plate is subducting beneath the North American plate, causing the land to drop up to six feet during earthquakes. This subsidence, combined with sea level rise, could significantly expand floodplains. Dura emphasizes the importance of preparedness and the challenges of communicating the risks due to Cascadia's seismic quietness. The conversation also touches on the potential for predicting earthquakes and the advancements in early warning systems.

A newly-discovered species of bacteria has been found on the Oregon Coast. Scientists have named it for the Native Americans who historically lived in the area.

The National Weather Service is suspending some weather balloon launches because of staffing shortages.

Last fall, we reported on two varieties of heatless habanero peppers that were developed at Oregon State University. If you're hot to grow them, there's good news: They're available for home gardeners to grow this year.

A new grant project will expand broadband access to about 1,900 Lane and Douglas county households that have poor, or no internet connection next year.

The Springfield Utility Board says there’s been a lot of interest for their new pilot program that offers zero-interest loans to help customers buy an electric generator or transfer switch.

Central Oregon’s Newberry Volcano region has been a hot spot for geothermal power experiments for decades.

An Oregon State University scientist has predicted a volcanic eruption in 2025. But at about one mile under the ocean, the volcano isn’t considered a threat.

Since May, the Eugene Police Department has been employing drones on certain emergency calls. According to the department, they’ve sent the uncrewed aircraft out to 445 calls for service and logged 15 captures of suspects.