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Most businesses in Oregon would be required to accept cash as payment under a bill being considered in Salem.

Emergency responders and members of the public will be able to keep better tabs on potential wildfires in the McKenzie River Valley thanks to a new wildfire detection camera that will go online in July.

Grad walks like this are an opportunity for graduating seniors from all over the school district to inspire younger students to think about their future.

The co-founder of Springfield Creamery, Chuck Kesey, died Thursday.

Oregon’s Pac-12 teams opened their football seasons Saturday. The day saw No. 11 Oregon fall 49-3 to No. 3 Georgia in Atlanta, while Oregon State notched a 34-17 victory over Boise State in Corvallis.

The Oregon State Medical Examiner's Office has now confirmed the death of an 18-year old University of Oregon student athlete was caused by a highly…

This is Sandy Brown Jensen, and you’re listening to Viz City, KLCC’s Arts Review Program. How about that humongous stadium going up on Agate Street in the…

Extreme heat, wildfire and smoke are once again taking a toll on the state. Here’s how you can stay safe.

Oregon On The Record discusses the failure of green energy initiatives in Oregon and Washington, attributing it to outdated transmission infrastructure. Monica Samayoa and Tony Schick from Oregon Public Broadcasting explain that the states are lagging in renewable energy adoption, missing 2030 benchmarks but potentially meeting 2035-2040 goals. The Trump administration's withdrawal of federal funding and the Bonneville Power Administration's slow transmission line development exacerbate the issue. Lawmakers are now focusing on addressing these gaps, and public pressure is needed to push for more renewable energy and grid improvements. The conversation also touches on the risks of brownouts and blackouts due to increasing energy demand and aging infrastructure.

On this edition we talk with Alex Baumhardt of the Oregon Capitol Chronicle about Oregon's top leadership concerns for the upcoming wildfire season and we talk to Kyra Buckley of OPB about the inaugural season for Oregon's brand-new WNBA team, the Portland Fire.