PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Don’t let Valentine’s Day or Oregon’s first winter storm of the year distract you from another important event: the state’s birthday. Friday marks 166 years since Oregon was ...

Crater Lake is one of Oregon's most mystical lakes, and adding to that mystique is the fact it is the deepest in the U.S. and one of the deepest in the world. The national park is a highly sought ...

Oregon is weird, but that’s why we love it so much. Our state is unique and special and quirky in so many incredible ways. When raving to your out-of-state friends about the Beaver State, it’s always ...

Founded in 1859, Oregon is known for its wild west past, its quirky present-day traditions, and its many natural marvels (including the world’s largest living organism). Here are 25 fascinating facts ...

This segment is sponsored by the Safeway Foundation. For over 53 years, Transition Projects has delivered life-saving and life-changing assistance to some of Portland’s most vulnerable residents. And ...

A major shopping center in East Portland was awarded a $350,000 grant by Metro with the hopes of bolstering the local economy. Read online: https://www.koin.com/news ...

The unemployment rate for Oregon veterans was 7.3% in 2014. The civilian jobless rate was 6.7%. Prescribed Fire Technician Frank Connor (right) served in the Army from 1990-1993. (Photo courtesy: ...

Oregon has two emergency alert systems. One is automatic, the other is opt-in. It’s good to have both. Multnomah County tested its emergency alert system Thursday. Oregon has two systems, OR Alert and ...

Here are three things that will make you feel worse about the future of transportation in Oregon. 1. State highway bridges are going to have to last 900 years before they are replaced. No, they ...