A supervolcano, a massive eruption and a lost lake left Oregon with what could be the largest known lithium deposit in the United States. Read more

Coronavirus restrictions have created a cultural void for Indigenous people in Oregon prisons once filled by large summer celebrations and regular spiritual practice. Read more

The increasing size and severity of wildfires are producing anxiety on the Warm Springs reservation about the next big blaze to come their way. Read more

Southern Oregon land managers lost momentum in the fight against invasive, fire-prone weeds during the pandemic. Now, the Bootleg Fire is at their doorstep. Read more

Fish farming could be key to feeding future generations — and some in Oregon are hoping the state can cash in. Read more

The case of an iconic, ethereal bird in Central Oregon highlights humans’ role in protecting wildlife. Read more

Environmental DNA, or eDNA, can help identify who’s in a river, stream or creek. Now, it’s helping scientists learn how threatened salmon and trout adapt to a changing environment. Read more