This page covers science in Oregon, from research findings and university labs to funding decisions and new scientific initiatives across the state. Coverage follows the institutions and field research that shape scientific work statewide.
The Oregon Department of Energy's Biennial Energy Report documents a continuing shift toward renewable sources in the state's energy mix.
Live Poll
Do you expect your household's energy bills to rise over the next few years?
Six BeeOtels now sit across reservoir footprints in Oregon's Klamath Basin, where biologists track native bees through pollen DNA analysis.
Live Poll
Have you taken steps to prepare your household for an earthquake?
A moderate quake struck Wallowa National Forest late Monday night, with shaking reported as far as southeast Washington.
Engineers at Newberry Volcano have successfully drilled to over 10,000 feet to reach intense subsurface heat.
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Do you support the use of low-level mapping flights over your community for resource exploration?
Low-level helicopter flights will begin scanning parts of eastern Oregon in October 2026 to map regional geology.
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Do you support expanding genetic genome sequencing for routine newborn health screenings in your area?
The state has initiated a new study to test if genome sequencing can identify 800 treatable conditions in infants.
Oregon reporting spans research universities, state and federal research funding, environmental and marine science, and the scientists working across the state's coast, forests and high desert. Coverage reaches from Portland and Eugene to the rural counties where field research is often conducted. Coastal and forest ecosystems generate a steady share of the state's research stories. Research funding and the timing of grant decisions shape which projects move forward and which stall.
