Karen Richards

A statewide program that launched this year keeps a bulky and problematic item out of Oregon landfills: mattresses.

Recycling facilities in Oregon are preparing for some updates, and recyclers may want to start saving up some plastic items.

Strong winds and heavy rain brought down trees and caused thousands of power outages in Eugene and Springfield on Monday.

Bird flu has infected chickens, cows, house cats and at least one pig in Oregon.

Recent statements from various food assistance leaders in Oregon highlight a significant increase in hunger rates, which are now at their worst since the Great Depression.

Lane County Waste Reduction and NextStep Recycling are holding an electronics recycling contest for Lane County Schools.