Siletz Tribe purchases 2,000 acres of land in southern Oregon with significant Native history
A stretch of land in southern Oregon with historical significance, including the likely location of a treaty signing and near the site of a massacre, is returning to the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians. The Siletz announced the historic land return in November with the...
MAP: Oregon among the highest flu activity in the nation, CDC says
The map of flu activity across the United States continues to darken, both figuratively and literally, as case numbers spike upward in most states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Latest achievement results show Oregon students among lowest in the country in math, reading
PORTLAND, Ore. — Newly released data from the National Assessment of Educational Progress shows Oregon students continue to lag behind the rest of the country in math and reading. It's been a consistent problem since the pandemic, when many Oregon students learned remotely...
Underwater volcano could erupt off western US this year
Scientists are predicting that a mile-long volcano off the West Coast will erupt this year.
Oregon volunteer firefighters could receive $1,000 tax credit under new bill
SALEM, Ore. (KATU) — A new senate bill proposing a $1,000 tax credit for Oregon's volunteer firefighters is gaining bipartisan support as lawmakers recognize the critical role the volunteers play in the state's emergency response system. Rep. Jami Cate, R-Lebanon., said the...
A massive underwater volcano 300 miles off the US coast is getting ready to...
Beneath the Pacific Ocean, about 300 miles off the coast of Oregon, a massive underwater volcano is preparing to erupt. Scientists monitoring Axial Seamount have detected a surge in seismic activity, with hundreds of small earthquakes occurring daily. Based on these signs,...
Grant to plug, reclaim orphan wells at four refuges
Well Done Foundation (WDF), a national nonprofit whose mission is to plug orphaned oil and gas wells across the United States, has announced a collaboration between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), Well Done New Mexico LLC (WDNM) and the Well Done Foundation (WDF),...
Oregon governor vows to uphold state’s sanctuary laws
SALEM, Ore. (TNND) — Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek said in a video posted Sunday she will uphold state law prohibiting government officials and police from helping federal authorities with enforcing immigration laws. “I will uphold Oregon’s sanctuary promise laws – laws that were...
Trafficking, a hidden industry: ‘I had no idea [I was] trafficked’
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. — Human trafficking is one of the largest illegal industries, with the International Labour Organization reporting more than 20 million victims of human trafficking worldwide. Thousands of people are trafficked through Oregon every year -- and...
Lay’s potato chips recall upgraded to FDA’s most serious level. Is Ohio affected?
Lays recalled their classic chips in December 2024 . Now, they're being recalled again. This time, the FDA warns that over 6,300 13-ounce bags of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips could present a life-threatening allergic reaction for those with a severe milk sensitivity. According to...