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Animals

Cold-stunned loggerhead turtle found in Oregon now recovering in Washington

The Story

Portland-area counties publish map of regional ‘hotspots’

The map highlights areas of the city that tend to get hotter than the rest on warm days – a growing concern due to climate change.
Environment

Exclusive: Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek discusses offshore wind, timber harvest

The state is taking on two challenges that have stirred up quite a bit of pushback: offshore wind development and a change to the way timber is harvested.
The Story

Kotek interview on offshore wind, timber harvest: 'Very committed to working with the local community'

The state is taking on two challenges that have stirred up quite a bit of pushback: offshore wind development and a change to the way timber is harvested.
Washington

How do you rescue a stranded orca? Canadian and First Nations officials consider options

Orca lovers across the globe have been watching efforts to support the young whale for more than a week.
Climate Change

Gov. Tina Kotek exclusive interview on climate change: 'We want to make sure that everyone's at the table'

The governor talked about Oregon's push for more housing, transportation funding and how she responds to critics of her environmental record.
Local News

Heat map tracks uneven impacts across Portland Metro area

Multnomah County officials shared the results of a heat map that covers some 400 square miles across the tri-county area.
VERIFY

Yes, much of the Willamette River's algae woes can be traced back to Ross Island

The Ross Island lagoon isn't the only source of harmful river algae near Portland, but it tends to be the leading culprit when summertime blooms appear.
Environment

'Forever chemicals' settlement approved

A judge finalized a $10 billion settlement with the industrial company 3M, which could help bring cleaner drinking water to Washington.
Nation World

Invaders from underground are coming in cicada-geddon. It's the biggest bug emergence in centuries

An unusual double dose of cicadas is about to hit big time, first in the South and then in Illinois and its neighbors.
Straight Talk

Carmen Rubio discusses homelessness, crime, climate crisis in bid for Portland mayor

Carmen Rubio is one of three leading Portland mayoral candidates that could take over as the city transitions to a new form of government in 2025.
Environment

Proposal to save endangered owl includes killing another species

U.S. Fish and Wildlife proposes killing thousands of barred owls to reduce competition for northern spotted owls in the Northwest.