In this Reality Check, The Tribune investigated how various areas are labeled under Cal Fire’s new fire hazard severity maps.

Oregon lawmakers aim to speed up the process for renaming dozens of creeks, lakes, mountains and other sites that still hold ...

Oregon lawmakers are pushing forward with an effort to speed up the renaming process of geographic locations with derogatory ...

As boaters head to rivers and lakes for the Memorial Day weekend, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office is reminding everyone of critical safety measures for the start of the season. Marine Patrol ...

A reported tornado in Laurel County, KY, left at least 18 people dead and several injured, as officials report destruction of homes and buildings.

The Umpqua Valley Winegrowers Association is proud to announce the first annual Pairing Pass Weekend will be held May ...

At least 50 gray wolves live in California now, a success story for environmentalists and headache for ranchers ...

Central Oregonians will be honoring service members who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country at several events around the area on Memorial Day. Bend's Memorial Day Service begins at 1 p.m. at ...

PGE held a Wildfire Ready community open house with fire prevention agencies to share fire strategies and tools with ...

The first week of the criminal trial for media mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs wrapped up after an emotional testimony from his ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Former prosecutor and former criminal defense ...

The gray wolf is a protected endangered species in California. As the population recovers, run-ins with livestock and humans have become more common.

The route follows single-track mountain bike trails, unpaved roads and 4×4 tracks through the Gifford Pinchot National Forest ...