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Oregon’s Weird Lake Seasonal Magic Trick
Did you know about the lake in Oregon that disappears once a year? When I first heard about it, I didn’t believe it, but sure enough, Lost Lake is a thing, and then it isn’t for a while, then it is again. READ MORE: Oregon Rancher Finds Strange...
From the snow to the beach: The weird and wonderful dog events around the world
Dogs really are man's (and woman's) best friend, and our best friends deserve to be celebrated. While some dog lovers celebrate their pets with a trip to the dog park or a puppacinno, others take it to a whole new level. Around the world there are...

Aztecs travel to Pullman Washington to take on the Washington State Cougars in week 2 of the season.
After a total team effort, can the Aztecs take the next step against better competition? Jayden Denegal showed he has what it takes to lead the Aztec Offense. Lucky Sutton takes his turn in the Running Back spotlight. Aztec defense total team...

Update: Heat advisory previously issued for Oregon will expire at 8 p.m.
The advisory had been issued for Grande Ronde Valley, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and John Day Basin as well as Wallowa County. "The threat has ended," says the National Weather Service. Beating the heat: Heat safety guidelines from the...

Update: Look for nickel-sized hail with thunderstorms in Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades Thursday
The National Weather Service issued an updated weather alert at 6:08 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 6:45 p.m. for Siskiyou Mountains and Southern Oregon Cascades. The storms may bring wind gusts of up to 30 mph and nickel-sized...

Expect pea-sized hail with thunderstorms in South Central Oregon Cascades Thursday – wind gusts reaching 40 mph
The National Weather Service issued a report at 4:12 p.m. on Thursday for strong thunderstorms until 5 p.m. for South Central Oregon Cascades. Look for pea-sized hail (0.25 inches) and wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 4:12 p.m., Doppler radar...

A 2025 fall travel report reveals three top Oregon locations for U.S. leaf peeping
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. - HomeToGo has unveiled its 2025 Fall Travel Report and U.S. Fall Foliage Index, offering insights into the rising popularity of fall travel among Americans. Searches for fall getaways have jumped by more than 27% compared to...

1 dead, another missing after boat capsizes off Oregon Coast
One man is dead and another is missing after a boat capsized about 4 miles off the Oregon Coast northwest of Gold Beach on Aug. 31. Three people were aboard the vessel when it overturned, according to the Curry County Sheriff’s Office. One person...

Update: Extreme heat warning for Oregon predicted to expire at 8 p.m.
The warning had been issued for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon and North Central Oregon. Beating the...

Oregon State Commits in Action: August 29-30
Another week of high school football is in the books. Here’s how Oregon State’s 2026 commitments performed this past weekend. QB Deagan Rose Another great night for Rose who completed 75% of his passes for 217 yards and five touchdowns in a 49-14...

‘Oregon Voices’ can be heard in Tillamook
What influences an area? Laws? The economy? The environment? “Oregon Voices” tries to answer these questions. The traveling exhibit will be on temporary display at the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum starting this Saturday, Sept. 6. Created by the...

Mountain West rankings: UNLV ascends to top spot after Boise State's shocking loss
Each week, Nevada Sports Net’s Chris Murray will rank the Mountain West football teams. Here are this week’s rankings, with each team’s overall record, its ranking last week, its result last week, its next opponent and a brief comment. 1. UNLV...

Oregon wildfires: Photos of biggest blazes from 2014-2024
The lightning caused Buzzard Complex Fire burned 395,747 acres in Eastern Oregon in 2014, making it the state's fourth largest fire in its history.Provided By Bureau Of Land ManagementThe lightning caused Canyon Creek Fire burned 110,262 acres in...

UPDATE Coast Guard suspends search for two men off Gold Beach, Oregon
BROOKINGS, Ore UPDATE - 9/4 1:30pm According to the Curry County Sheriff's Office, Marine Deputy Jordan Rhodes found the vessel on September 2. Despite the heavy fog, the team, including Gold Beach Fire Captain Tim Bolster, secured the vessel for...

Expanding wildfire shuts down more hiking trails, campgrounds in Oregon
More hiking trails in the Umpqua National Forest are being closed as the Emigrant Fire surpasses 30,000 acres. OAKRIDGE, Ore. — Officials have closed more hiking trails and forest roads as the Emigrant Fire grows past 30,000 acres with no...

Post names Paine Field as one of the best U.S. airports
EVERETT — Paine Field may not have a large flight schedule, but that didn’t stop it from receiving one of the highest rankings in a list of the top airports in the U.S. In its recently published list of the best airports in U.S., The Washington...

A Grip on Sports: Before we take a hiatus, we take the chance to evaluate the Seahawks first big blown chance of the new season
A GRIP ON SPORTS • It’s hard to say goodbye, even if it’s only for a while. A long while, actually. But I will choke it out, which gives me something in common today with the Seahawks. ••••••• • I started writing this column more than 13 years...

Oregon to charge state park fees to address budget shortfall
Mia Maldonado (Oregon Capital Chronicle) The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is implementing new fees at some of its day-use parks and raising fees for some of its busiest overnight camping parks. The state waives day-use parking fees at...

Oregon could mandate pay-per-mile fees for EV owners as gas tax projections fall
SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Oregon could become the second U.S. state to require electric vehicle owners to enroll in a pay-per-mile program as lawmakers began a special session Friday to fill a $300 million transportation budget hole that threatens basic...

Oregon wildlife area would make history with tribal-state partnership on ceded lands
In all of Oregon’s natural areas, this would be a first. A proposed wildlife area in the Blue Mountains of northeast Oregon would be co-managed by state officials and the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, giving both tribal...