The Metolius River emerges fully grown at 50,000 gallons a minute from the base of an old volcano in Central Oregon. Sample ...

What makes Hawaii’s capitol building so different from the rest? Unlike the domes and marble halls of other states, it was designed to represent volcanoes, the ocean, and the unique culture of the ...

Private properties, schools, fire departments and others play a key part in monitoring temblors in the Pacific Northwest.

Discover the captivating allure of Oregon’s volcano route, a road trip that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and ...

An increase in fiscal year 2025 donations, as well as investment earnings, has resulted in an all-time high of $4.15 million awarded to cultural nonprofits and organizations statewide by the Oregon ...

An insider's guide to the small Oregon town of Sunriver, including the best hotels, restaurants, and outdoor adventures to explore.

U.S. Geological Survey volcanologist Seth Burgess overlooks Clear Lake and Mount Konocti, the largest peak in the Clear Lake Volcanic Field — a quiet but high-threat volcanic system just 90 miles ...

On the morning of May 18, 1980, the most destructive volcanic eruption in United States history killed 57 people in Washington State. The enormous column of ash that was unleashed by Mount St. Helens ...

Oregon is undefeated and a contender for a College Football Playoff berth. Oregon State is winless, a 35.5-point underdog and loser of nine of its last 10 games. But when the No. 5 Ducks (3-0) and ...

For a moment, it seemed like a blast from the past: a plume over Mount St. Helens on Tuesday looked like the volcano might be erupting again. But fortunately, this was not an eruption — just a ...

Ash from the catastrophic 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens began to swirl around the volcano this week, creating a smoky haze that obscured its summit.

Strong winds were sending decades-old ash from the 1980 eruption aloft on Tuesday.