Columnist and bird expert Harry Fuller details restoration work underway at the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge in Polk County.

Oregon State Hospital is falling further behind targets for admitting patients without delays, but an interim leader says he is making progress to improve operations.

Due to better methodology and rising costs of living, last year’s unsheltered Point-in-Time count measured a record number of people living on Salem’s streets. The Mid-Willamette Valley Homeless Alliance won’t…