The Pacific Northwest is one of the most startlingly beautiful spots in the country. This swimming hole just outside Portland ...

As summer continues, it’s important to identify the best ways to stay cool. A reigning champion for beating the heat? Packing the cooler, blowing up the inner tubes and spending a day at a swimming ...

Questions are answered by experts at the Oregon Health Authority, other state agencies or community partners. Questions and answers are republished by permission. Q: I want to kayak, inner-tube and ...

The summer solstice is upon us, and the long, warm days beckon outdoor adventures. But if you’re like I am, you may like to focus those adventures near the water when summer temperatures climb to ...

Across the United States, Oregon's stunning landscapes remain a favorite destination for outdoor enthusiasts. But as spring gives way to summer, snakes also start to make an appearance throughout the ...

Update August 19, 2025: The Oregon Health Authority lifted its advisory warning of a harmful algal bloom on the Willamette River, stating "water monitoring has confirmed that the level of cyanotoxins ...

The fish had been missing from the headwaters of the Klamath River for more than a century. Just a year after the removal of a final dam, they’ve returned. By Rebecca Dzombak After being absent for ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Health Authority is expanding its advisory for a harmful algae bloom on the Willamette River. Officials are warning about a cyanobacteria bloom. Now they are testing ...