The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $75,031 in grants to 15 museums across Oregon, supporting diverse heritage projects ranging from digital archives to building repairs.

A dead humpback whale washed ashore in Nehalem Bay State Park, Oregon, and officials are investigating the cause of death while advising the public to keep away.

Berry, a Linne's two-toed sloth, has joined the Oregon Zoo, where she can be seen lounging in the rainforest habitat. Visitors are encouraged to look up to spot her.

A rare Pacific football fish, usually found in deep ocean waters, was discovered on a beach near Cannon Beach, Oregon, marking a first-time sighting for the state.

The Yamhill County Parks and Recreation Department is hosting the 2024 Parks Quest, a summer scavenger hunt in five parks from May 25 to September 2, with a prize drawing for participants.

Portland Parks & Recreation is modernizing lighting in 11 city parks, enhancing energy efficiency and reducing light pollution with Dark Sky-friendly LEDs.

Portland's South Park Blocks, an area steeped in history, earns recognition with two new bronze plaques celebrating its National Register of Historic Places status, to be unveiled on May 7, 2024.

Mayer State Park is undergoing a riverbank stabilization project with federal and local partners; the east riverbank is closed, but the park remains open for other activities.

The OPRD proposes to align Maupin City's boundary within the Deschutes Scenic Waterway rule to its actual limits, correcting a 1973 oversight, and seeks public input before the June Commission vote.

Portland-area voters will decide on a $380 million bond for the Oregon Zoo in May, maintaining current tax rates but funding infrastructure improvements for animal welfare.

A bear was spotted wandering through Corvallis, Oregon, prompting local police to coordinate with state agencies and advise the public to keep their distance.

Portland implements a pruning moratorium for elm trees from April 15 to October 15 to prevent the spread of Dutch Elm Disease. The city provides guidelines for proper elm wood disposal.

Hillsboro has been recognized as Tree City USA for the sixth year and received a Growth Award for sustainable forestry, with significant investment and tree planting efforts highlighted.