W ith 60% of Oregon designated as public land, a trip to the Beaver State is ideal for nature lovers, who can explore everywhere from high desert climates in the east to verdant f ...

Discover the wild scenery and wonderful wines as you soak up the beauty and friendly atmosphere on the West Coast ...

New research finds that global warming has significantly reduced the amount of water that’s being stored around the world in ...

When Duke Energy opened four floodgates at Cowans Ford Dam last fall, it made headlines. On that September day, water surged ...

Amid the turmoil over the river, the administration also has been threatening and imposing tariffs as high as 25% on some ...

For spectacular scenery of rugged coastlines, jagged mountain ranges, verdant rainforests, crystal clear luminous lakes and rivers, and vast stretches of volcanic wilderness, it’s hard to beat a ...

The blossoms line the Japanese American Historical Plaza along the Willamette River. They were donated to the city in 1990 ...

Don’t tell the geese, but Portland is planning to do something new with the bowl at Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

If you’re reading this, you probably know the value of the Mercury’s news reporting, arts and culture coverage, event ...

Restraining rivers through stop banks and channels transfers and heightens flood risks downstream. Allowing them to roam free limits flooding and delivers other ecological benefits.

The mother of a family medicine physician who died in June 2024 after a collision between his kayak and the Buena Vista Ferry is suing Marion County for $22.5 million, alleging its negligence caused ...