Karen Richards

Former University of Oregon distance phenom Cole Hocker stole the show in Paris Tuesday, winning the Olympic gold medal in the 1500 meter race.

Although crews have made progress containing some of the wildfires burning on the Willamette National Forest, officials say increased fire activity is possible.

of A favorite overlook in Eugene has been temporarily closed to vehicle traffic.

Several athletes with University of Oregon ties had great days at the Olympic games in Paris Friday.

The Oregon Department of Transportation is closing Highway 126 near Belknap Hot Springs for 48 hours this week.

While the numbers won't be final until school starts in late September, Oregon State University looks to have a record number of students this fall, for the 28th straight year.

The U.S. Forest Service is looking for new wildland firefighters in Oregon and Washington.

Willamette High School in northwest Eugene held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Career and Technical Education Center Thursday.

Hundreds of students in the Eugene area will attend school in a new or different building this year.

Firefighters are prepared for increased wildfire activity, given forecasted hot, dry conditions and low nighttime humidity.