As anglers prepare for the St. Croix River fishing opener on Saturday, May 3, they should be aware of several updates for the ...

After decades of conflict, farmers and tribes say they’re working in concert to restore salmon habitat in the Klamath Basin.

If you said tiger trout, you’re right, and this splashy-looking sport fish may be coming to Central Montana. Get our free ...

Improved ocean conditions and local ecosystem work have set the stage for a record number of adult steelhead returning to the ...

Musings and observations while waiting for the ice to leave local trout ponds and the start of serious fishing.

Temperatures in town are supposed to reach the 60s this weekend. With overcast days both Saturday and Sunday, it should be a ...

Head to this sunny state park for the ultimate outdoor adventure, with plenty of hiking trails and opportunities for water ...

Deschutes County settled a pay inequity and gender discrimination claim for $150,000 this month, according to records obtained by OPB. Deputy district attorney Alison Filo first reached out to the ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Bend Fire needs to clear an area along the highway and railroad tracks near Deschutes River Woods, and it's using that area to test a new program with some interesting technology. They're using ...

This is at the west end of River Bend Drive in Deschutes River Woods southwest of Bend. Chesney says the cougar was outside his house for 45 minutes. He says he called officers and they used darts ...