We had our first winter snow storm this past weekend, a nice change from the warmer than usual conditions across most of the country. Snow is an important part of our local ecosystems, the plants and ...

In coastal Oregon, the state's tallest fir tree is burning. Douglas-firs (Pseudotsuga menziesii) are Oregon's most common trees, but the tree that's ablaze, known as the Doerner Fir, is special.

One of the world's tallest trees, located in Oregon's Coast Range mountains, somehow caught fire and is continuing to burn.

With about 50 ft already lost, the fire may impact the Doerner Fir's standing in global height rankings, officials say.

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 ...

The holiday season is just around the corner, and if you like to get your Christmas decorating done early, there are plenty of new 2023 holiday decor options already available for you. This year, the ...

Young Adults May Be Losing Their Ability to Lead Good Lives Superman Signs Up to Secure the Border I don’t know about the weather near you, but here in Wisconsin — not ten minutes ago — the snowblower ...