Why did the cost of Oregon hunting and fishing licenses go up?

As Oregon anglers and hunters purchase their annual licenses, tags and endorsements for 2026, many have noticed that the ...
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Ross Island Lagoon, Willamette River to be tested for dangerous algae bloom

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – A safety advisory has been issued for anyone planning to visit the Ross Island Lagoon or a part of the Willamette River from the Ross Island Bridge downriver to Wapato Bridge ...
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Updated: The Willamette River is Swimmable Again, Health Officials Say

Update August 19, 2025: The Oregon Health Authority lifted its advisory warning of a harmful algal bloom on the Willamette River, stating "water monitoring has confirmed that the level of cyanotoxins ...
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Podcast details curious case of a delicious but notorious fish in the Willamette River

In this episode of the Explore Oregon Podcast, host Zach Urness looks at the curious case of how a non-native fish, walleye, showed up at Lookout Point Reservoir and was then flushed into the Upper ...