It’s been nearly three years since the Lookout Fire tore through the H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest near Blue River Reservoir in eastern Lane County. The blaze melted hundreds of sensors in the research forest and wiped out some projects entirely. But, as KLCC’s Karen Richards reports, scientists are finding some surprising opportunities in the ashes.

The Medford City Council approved an engineering study last night (Wednesday) to look at the costs of building a minor-league baseball stadium at two possible locations. Jefferson Public Radio's Roman Battaglia (buh-TALLY-uh) reports.

The Medford City Council approved an engineering study last night (Wednesday) on the cost of building a minor-league baseball stadium for the Eugene Emeralds.

An Idaho law that goes into effect next month makes it a crime for transgender people to use public restrooms and other facilities that align with their gender identity.

An Idaho law that takes effect in July makes it a crime for transgender people to use public restrooms, including at private businesses, that align with their gender identity. N-W-P-B’s Rachel Sun reports on what lawyers are advising business owners.

Wildfires are getting bigger and burning more ground in the American West—but fewer are igniting overall, according to research.

The backlash over data centers sweeping the nation has reached Hillsboro, where more than 30 centers are already operating, with more in the pipeline. Holly Bartholomew reports.

This Fourth of July, Washingtonians might start to see a bit more cannabis advertising. The Liquor and Cannabis Board approved new rules this week to relax regulations.

The City of Eugene says the soil at Trainsong Park is more deeply contaminated than previously thought.

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The rise of AI is fueling massive demand for new data centers…. But many communities across the country are pushing back on new construction and expressing concern about environmental impacts, water usage and electric bills.