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Fred Greaves/CalMattersEven after legalization, illicit cannabis grows continue to pollute California’s public lands. And the contamination, new research shows, lingers. -
Justin Higginbottom/JPRFive years ago, Oregon provided $6 million to fund short-term residential centers for those experiencing mental health crises. For organizations hoping to launch programs, getting funding was only the start of challenges.
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Countering the narrative of Dry January and sober Gen Zers hurting the alcohol industry, Oregon bars, restaurants and even wineries are pivoting, embracing the nonalcoholic movement. -
Based in Ashland, Art Authority blends fine art, technology and longstanding museum partnerships to create an immersive, customizable virtual museum experience. -
A California company is using AI to help diagnose homeless Californians. The technology promises better access to health care, but it also raises questions. -
Early findings suggest stronger support in California compared to other West Coast states for offshore wind, though many people reported facing information overload. -
Antonio Sánchez launched "Noticias Noroeste" on Inauguration Day in 2025. The daily Spanish newscast on YouTube has evolved into a source of news during a time of great fear and upheaval for Oregon’s Latino community. -
California is often cited as one of the top tourism destinations in the country. But 2025 saw a marked drop in international visitors, especially from Canada, at least partially in response to President Trump's new tariffs and aggressive rhetoric toward Canada and other nations. -
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife estimates 14.5 million wild vertebrate animals are killed on Oregon’s roadways each year. One effective way to mitigate animal fatalities is by redirecting the animals away from highways. -
An interactive exhibition by Crystal Proffitt explores hair as culture, memory and power. -
A university spending efficiency report concludes that to serve students and thrive financially, Oregon’s public universities must break from the status quo. -
Under Newsom’s tenure, health care has been expanded, but his housing goals and homelessness pledges remain unfinished. Can he deliver before eyeing the White House? -
A remote corner of southeast Oregon was the backdrop when a group of armed, anti-government militants took over the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge headquarters on Jan. 2, 2016. -
San Mateo, California adopted a new approach to mental health 911 calls by pairing police with mental health clinicians. Researchers found that it reduced the number of future mental health emergency calls and involuntary psychiatric holds by roughly 17%.
