Oregon State University researchers found that training and caring for family cats may increase activity and responsibility among children with developmental disabilities.

WinterSpring has doubled its school-based grief support program, bringing free peer groups to 15 elementary, middle and high schools in Southern Oregon.

The Great Redwood Trail will convert 307 miles of rail into a multiuse path, linking San Francisco and Humboldt bays while restoring ecosystems.

A new FDA-approved medication and expanding support networks are offering hope to families living with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic disorder.

Chad Brown, a filmmaker whose new documentary, "Unseen" explores the capacity of wilderness terrain Oregon to bring healing to a diverse group of veterans, shares his background in the Arctic, and in connecting BIPOC groups with power of nature.

Planning a camping trip in Southern Oregon or Northern California? Outdoor guides share advice on camping, backpacking, Leave No Trace, safety and favorite destinations.

Trinidad Mayor Cheryl Kelly discusses how the tiny Northern California coastal town balances tourism, infrastructure needs and preserving community character.

Author Tara Lohan discusses “Undammed,” her book examining dam removal and how rivers and ecosystems recover, including the Klamath River.

Oregon news includes concerns about data center pollution in Eastern Oregon, a job training program for incarcerated girls and the growth of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region.

Catch up on the week's top stories, including Southern Oregon University's budget, the Alturas Indian Rancheria dispute, leadership changes in Bandon schools and a major Siskiyou County conservation project.

Flynn Creek Circus returns to Ashland with performances, family matinees and circus workshops at ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum in August.

Animal welfare leaders say access to water, shade and cooling supplies can make a critical difference for pets and community cats during Oregon's hottest days.