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Warmer water off the Pacific Coast has led to algae blooms that produce large concentrations of domoic acid, a dangerous neurotoxin, in crabs and shellfish, resulting in delayed crab seasons.

Climate scientists estimate that the oceans have absorbed some 90 percent of the Earth’s warming in recent decades, which is why we’re seeing signs of climate change there first. More Coverage From KQED And that warming is impacting the livelihoods of California crabbers squeezed at both ends of the annual season by delays. A dangerous … Continue reading West Coast Crabbers Grapple With Climate Change →

Hurricane Laura has been described as one of the most powerful storms to hit the Gulf Coast in decades. We take a look at other infamous storms to strike the region.

A Portland elementary school will hold a vigil Thursday for two children who died Saturday after being pulled into the ocean along Oregon’s Coast.

Oregon's 5-month legislative session wraps up

In this episode, OPB politics reporters Lauren Dake and Dirk VanderHart break down the varietal crises that lawmakers must address in the legislative session that began this week.

President Obama announced Wednesday a plan to open vast expanses of water along the Atlantic coastline, the eastern Gulf of Mexico and the north coast of Alaska to oil and natural gas drilling. The move reverses a ban on drilling off most U.S. shores.

When artists die, it can feel impossible to imagine a world without their musical guidance. Yet it's also a moment to celebrate — not just their impact on culture but also inside ourselves.

Salem Lawmakers Convene The Short 2020 Legislative Session

Oregon Lawmakers Adjourn After A Tumultuous 2019 Session