Commissioner Dan Ryan allocates $700,000 from development fees for a new splash pad at Portland's Kenilworth Park, with a total budget of $1.7 million. Completion is expected between 2028 and 2029.

Angel's Rest trail reopens after a closure prompted by a cougar stalking a runner, with wildlife officials advising hikers on safety should they encounter a cougar.

Herman the Sturgeon, an iconic Oregon resident since the 1930s, will be celebrated at the Bonneville Fish Hatchery with a public event and fundraiser for facility repairs.

Butte Creek Falls in Oregon, closed since the 2020 Beachie Creek Fire, is set to reopen on June 21. The Oregon Department of Forestry announced the reopening after extensive rehabilitation and safety work.

Angel's Rest trail in the Columbia River Gorge is temporarily closed following a cougar sighting, prompting safety measures for hikers and the intervention of local officials and wildlife agencies.

Oregon's coast is closed to clam harvesting due to high marine biotoxin levels, causing health risks like Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. Authorities are frequently testing for safe toxin levels before reopening.

Aurora, Marion County, is set to restore two historic sites using grants from the Historic Preservation Fund, inviting public comments on the project.

The Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on June 11-12 in Mt. Vernon for work sessions, an executive session, and a business meeting open to the public.

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.