Oregon

Governor Kotek has asked the federal government to step in after a pear psylla outbreak left Hood River and Wasco County orchards coated in sticky honeydew and black mold, wiping out an estimated $40 to $45 million in crops.

Hop farming in the northwest hit its peak in 2021, right when craft beer was at its most popular, and acreage has been quietly shrinking every year since.

Some familiar Pacific Northwest wine and spirits brands, including Willamette Valley Vineyards and King Estate, now move through Columbia Distributing after a deal with Republic National closed July 1 in Oregon and Washington.

Rural hospitals are taking a fresh look at their menus as new guidelines roll out. Some are ready, while others are feeling the pressure.

Air travel in Oregon is about to get a serious boost, with millions in federal funds heading to local airports. Let’s hear what this means for the state.

As summer approaches, wildfire worries are heating up—Senator Wyden is sounding the alarm on our forests and the urgency of fire prevention efforts.

With drought tightening its grip, many Oregon counties are bracing for a long, dry summer ahead. The implications for farmers and families could be significant.

This year, over a million acres will be buzzing with sugarbeets, and the Northwest is connected to each acre.

Many are getting fed up and looking at a way out. If you’re one of those people, some states are offering free land for you to pull up stakes, load up the U-Haul, and move.

With a lawsuit in hand, Oregon, California, and Washington are standing firm against tariffs. The stakes are high for local farmers and consumers.