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55-plus volunteers restore Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes, haul off 30-yard dumpster of trash

More than 55 volunteers helped clean and restore the Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes and nearby forest roads on March 21, the Oregon Department of Forestry said. Volu

Oregon Dept. of Forestry adds new aircraft with AI sensors to boost wildfire detection

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is expanding its wildfire and emergency response capabilities with the addition of a new 'Multi-Mission Aircraft' design

State audit finds missed safety checks at Oregon state parks

Auditors say those gaps increase the risk of lost property, inaccurate financial reporting, and inadequate insurance coverage.

Winter closure lifted for Forest Service Road 3401 to Umpqua Hot Springs, officials say

Umpqua National Forest announces that the winter closure that impacted National Forest Service Road #3401, road to Umpqua Hot Springs, has officially been resci

BLM restricts dry sand at Coos Bay North Spit and New River to protect plovers

The nesting season for the western snowy plover begins on southern Oregon beaches Sunday. In accordance with government regulations, the Bureau of Land Manageme

Same-day bookings allowed at Browns Camp, but limited cell service means plan ahead

Browns Camp Off Highway Vehicle Campground in Tillamook State Forest will transition to a reservations-only system starting April 1, 2026.

Umpqua National Forest sites go cashless April 1, 2026, adding Scan & Pay option

Starting April 1, 2026, all Umpqua National Forest-operated developed recreation sites will transition to cashless fee collections through Scan & Pay or reserv

Tree trunk and debris block Upper McKenzie River at milepost 52, officials urge caution

There is an obstruction on the Upper McKenzie River at Highway 126 E milepost 52, below Paradise Campground, the Lane County Sheriff's Office said Monday aftern

Planning ahead key to escaping wildfire; ESF offers tips to prepare for evacuation

Preparing for wildfire evacuations starts well before any alert is sent out from emergency officials according to Eugene Springfield Fire.ESF says it starts wit

Chinook Salmon denied consideration to be labeled endangered species

For the second time in seven years the National Marine Fisheries Service and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration have determined that Chinook Sa

Emergency closure order issued for Homestead Trailhead near Sweet Creek Falls

The Siuslaw National Forest has issued an emergency closure order for the Homestead trailhead and a portion of the Sweet Creek trail (#1319) on the Central Coas

The 53rd annual KVAL Eugene Sportsmen's & Outdoor Recreation Show | Jan 30-Feb 1

The 53rd annual KVAL Eugene Sportsmen's & Outdoor Show is set to captivate visitors at the Lane Events Center on Jan. 30, 2026.

Lincoln County SAR team rescues lost hunter near Tidewater after late-night search

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) said they rescued a hunter who had become lost near Tidewater.

Families and fungi lovers celebrate 6th annual Mushroom Day at Beazell Memorial Forest

Families and fungi fans gathered at Beazell Memorial Forest on Sunday, Nov. 9, for Mushroom Day 2025, a celebration of the fascinating world of fungi. The annua

It's a free fishing, crabbing & clamming weekend for Oregon the weekend after Thanksgiving

The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is encouraging families to get out and enjoy the outdoors. No tags or licenses required Thanksgiving weekend.

Mussel harvesting resumes along entire Oregon coast as biotoxin levels drop below alert

Mussel harvesting is now open coastwide from the Washington border to the California border the Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Fish a

Coyote that bit child in NE Portland caught and euthanized, Oregon wildlife officials say

A coyote that bit a 9-year-old child in Portland’s Alameda neighborhood last month was captured and humanely euthanized, Oregon wildlife officials said.Accordin

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Suspects identified in Albany theft investigation

Albany Police Department tells us they have sucessfully identified thePREVIOUS COVERAGECan you identify these individuals? If so, the Albany Police Department

Eugene police, fire crews respond to crash closing eastbound 7th Avenue at Tyler Street

Eugene Police and Eugene Springfield Fire are on scene of a motor vehicle crash impacting traffic for the next 20-30 minutes, Eugene PD said around 5:45 p.m. on

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signs bill easing permits for farm stores, tours and events

A bill aimed at helping Oregon farmers grow their businesses with easier permits for things like small stores, offering tours, and hosting other activities was

Question of the Day: Why did NASA name the new moon mission after Artemis?

Leave your answer in the comment section below and tune in to KVAL news at 6AM for the answer.

Stolarczyk gets 75-month sentence in death of former UO professor Sharon Schuman

Scott Stolarczyk has been sentenced to 75 months - or a little over 6 years - in prison Wednesday after a Lane County jury last week found Stolarczyk guilty in

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Planning ahead key to escaping wildfire; ESF offers tips to prepare for evacuation

55-plus volunteers restore Wolf Creek Shooting Lanes, haul off 30-yard dumpster of trash

Winter closure lifted for Forest Service Road 3401 to Umpqua Hot Springs, officials say

Chinook Salmon denied consideration to be labeled endangered species

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Oregon urges boaters to renew motorboat registration online for quick access

The Oregon State Marine Board will be emailing motorboat registration renewal notices to boaters who have email addresses on file whose registration expires on

Mussel harvest reopens from Cascade Head to the California border

Mussel harvesting is now open from Cascade Head to the California border the Oregon Department of Agriculture and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announc

Annual dam drawdowns evoke mixed reactions from those impacted

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have scheduled reservoir drawdowns at several dams Western Oregon. As a result boat ramps at reservoirs like Cottage Gr

Umatilla River Chinook salmon retention closed beginning Oct. 18

From Oct. 18 through Nov. 30, 2025, the adult daily salmon and steelhead bag limit on the Umatilla River from the Hwy 730 bridge upstream to Threemile Dam is th

Extended wild coho fishing opportunities announced for Siletz, Yaquina, and Alsea rivers

Exciting news for anglers: More wild coho fishing days added on Mid CoastSALEM, Ore. – Anglers will have additional chances to fish for wild coho this November

Hiking trails to be topic of Clear Lake Resort talk, slideshow

Outdoor author William Sullivan will talk about the latest update to the guidebook, “100 Hikes: Central Oregon Cascades,” from 1-4 p.m. on Friday, September 19,

Critical survey underway to inform management of Oregon's black rockfish fishery

Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Marine Fisheries Research team is conducting a nearly 10-week at-sea survey to better understand the population status

Corvallis Police release map of recent cougar sightings in the city area

With eight more reported cougar sightings in the past two weeks, Corvallis Police released a map detailing all of the recent places people say they’ve seen a mo

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NEWS IN PHOTOS:

"Outdoors"

It's a free fishing, crabbing & clamming weekend for Oregon the weekend after Thanksgiving

Emergency closure order issued for Homestead Trailhead near Sweet Creek Falls

Lincoln County SAR team rescues lost hunter near Tidewater after late-night search

Families and fungi lovers celebrate 6th annual Mushroom Day at Beazell Memorial Forest