When the clock struck midnight on the first day of 2026, a stack of new fishing rules quietly flipped... The post Midnight ...

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Lincoln City stretches along seven miles of coastline, offering plenty of affordable neighborhoods away from tourist hotspots. The town is divided into distinct areas that were once separate ...

Lawmakers passed hundreds of laws during the 2025 legislative session. Here's some of the bills that go into effect on Jan. 1 ...

The Oregon coast offers affordable options for budget-conscious folks willing to look beyond the most famous destinations. These nine towns prove you don’t need a fortune to wake up to ocean views and ...

A new Oregon bill would exempt small nonmotorized boats under 11 feet from waterway access permits set to begin in 2026, after paddler criticism.

New permits will be required to paddle boats while fishing, hunting and visiting state parks will be more expensive in 2026.

At least four humpback whales were entangled this year in Oregon commercial Dungeness crab fishing gear, according to ODFW.

In 2025, the Statesman Journal outdoors team wrote about fascinating people and traveled to stunning places. Here's our 10 ...

Oregon attorneys say the Trump administration is skirting environmental regulations which would require notice to create such ...

Coastal anglers will be able to keep more lingcod in 2026, while Oregon’s general marine bag limit for rockfish and other nearshore species will remain at four fish per day.