Oregon Parks seeking feedback on draft of statewide recreational trails plan

OREGON -- The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is seeking public input on the draft of the 2026 Oregon Recreation Trails Plan, which outlines recommendations to improve trails over the next 10 years. The statewide plan highlights trends and...

Winter preparations start early for Oregon transportation agencies, still affected by hiring freeze

PBOT and ODOT have both started prepping their vehicles and crews for winter weather, saying they're trying to catch up with this year's hiring freeze. PORTLAND, Ore. — Winter may still be a couple of months away, but Portland Bureau of...

Pacific Storm to bring rain, wind and mountain snow to Central Oregon

Published 3:26 pm Thursday, October 23, 2025 A Pacific storm system will bring wet and blustery conditions to Central Oregon this weekend. Rain, strong winds and mountain snow expected across the region. Rob Brooks, a meteorologist with the...

Widespread Rain and Mountain Snow Forecast for Busy Weekend Weather

Widespread Rain and Mountain Snow Forecast for Busy Weekend Weather ​COPYRIGHT 2025 BY APPLE VALLEY NEWS NOW. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. THIS MATERIAL MAY NOT BE PUBLISHED, BROADCAST, REWRITTEN OR REDISTRIBUTED. We’re quiet for now across the region...

Oregon travels to Rutgers Saturday and, after coaching change, OSU looks to earn its first win

The Ducks travel to New Jersey for their first-ever game against Rutgers this weekend. Despite a home loss to Indiana last weekend, No. 8 Oregon leads the nation with its nine game road winning streak, and looks to keep that going against the...

Terrifying Swarms of Sea Creatures Invade Beach Town

Nature can truly be horrifying at times. A Fox News report noted that thousands of sea cucumbers have washed ashore in Seaside, Oregon. The creatures, which are rarely seen on the surface of the sand, provided quite a surprise to onlookers....

South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast placed under a high wind warning Saturday

On Thursday at 11:13 a.m. the National Weather Service issued a high wind warning valid for Saturday between 4 a.m. and 5 p.m. for South Central Oregon Coast and Curry County Coast. The weather service says, “Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph with...

Argos Hit the Road to Face Mountaineers and Yotes

GREAT FALLS, Mont. -- The University of Providence men's soccer program heads to La Grande, Ore. and Caldwell, Idaho to wrap up the Cascade Collegiate Conference regular season schedule. The first touch on Friday versus the Mountaineers is...

Oregon Parks and Recreation Department asks for public feedback on Recreational Trails Plan

OREGON (KTVZ) -- The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging the public to provide feedback on the 2026 Oregon Recreational Trails Plan. The department said the plan outlines trends and issues, creates priorities for grant funding,...

College football picks for Week 9: Oregon rolls, ASU struggles and UCLA tries to beat spread again

Welcome the Hotline’s weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West. Last week, we were 4-7. Lines are courtesy of...

Governor Tina Kotek Leading Oregon Delegation On Trade Mission To South Korea And Japan

Tina Kotek, center, was accompanied by her wife Aimee Wilson, right, as Kotek was sworn in as Oregon governor at the state Capitol building in Salem, Ore., on Monday, Jan. 9, 2023. (Dave Killen/The Oregonian via AP, Pool) SALEM, Ore. – Governor...

Oregon has ‘pretty good’ water year in contrast to Washington, Idaho

Published 8:16 am Tuesday, October 21, 2025 Oregon didn’t face many water supply problems this water year — which runs from October through September — despite a dry spring progressing into drought during summer for much of the state. “The impacts...

College football picks for Week 9: Oregon rolls, ASU struggles and UCLA attempts to stay perfect

Welcome the Hotline's weekly picks against the point spread, published Thursdays throughout the regular season with a focus on the top games nationally and the most intriguing matchups across the West. Last week, we were 4-7. Lines are courtesy of...

Bend teacher named Oregon ag educator of the year

Published 10:54 am Thursday, October 23, 2025 Cameron Glogau teaches second- and third-graders in Bend, Ore., and he hopes to help them make the connection that much of their food isn’t produced very far away. “A lot of these kids didn’t know that...

Beach hazards statement for Oregon until early Wednesday evening – risk of sneaker waves

On Tuesday at 2:53 a.m. a beach hazards statement was issued by the National Weather Service valid from 5 a.m. until Wednesday 5 p.m. for Clatsop County Coast, Tillamook County Coast and Central Coast of Oregon. "Sneaker waves possible," states...

Inside charmed life of Chauncey Billups's wife and three daughters with designer clothes and lavish vacations

Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups was arrested in an FBI raid in the early hours of Thursday morning after federal investigators uncovered his alleged links to a decades-long Mafia-led gambling ring. Billups, 49, who was inducted...

Here’s when king tides are coming to the Oregon coast this fall and winter

Fall and winter at the Oregon coast can be cozy, moody and dramatic. They can also be dangerous for people walking on or near the beach, especially during king tide season. Coastal visitors should always keep an eye on National Weather Service...

UAF volleyball open second half of GNAC play with Western Oregon and Saint Martin's road trip

The Alaska Nanooks volleyball team begins the second half of Great Northwest Athletic Conference play this week with a two-match road trip. The Nanooks will face Western Oregon University on Thursday at 6 p.m. in Monmouth, OR, before traveling to...

See Old Farmers Almanac predictions for Thanksgiving weather in Oregon

The holidays in Oregon can be a joyous time, but The Old Farmer’s Almanac knows that scattered weather patterns and travel over mountain passes can make driving during the holidays hazardous. The Almanac has released its Thanksgiving 2025 Travel...

Villager finds weakened turtle on Kudat beach

KOTA KINABALU: A villager discovered a weakened turtle on a beach in Kudat on Thursday (Oct 16). Concerned for its well-being, he took the turtle home and contacted wildlife authorities. A Wildlife Rescue Unit (WRU) team arrived soon after and...