A new law will require stand-up paddle boarders, kayakers and rafters to get a permit to access Oregon's waterways starting in 2026. House Bill 2982 passed the Oregon Legislature and was signed by Gov ...

Oregon will increase boating permit costs and expand permit requirements to all boats, including kayaks and paddleboards, starting Jan. 1, 2026. The measure will fund increased inspections and aims to ...

In Linn County, a coalition of farmers and residents has, for years, pushed back against plans for a huge chicken farm they say could pollute the local drinking water and a nearby river. Now, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The passage of a bill meant to fight invasive species — and that sailed through the Oregon Legislature in the 2025 session — has ...

PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - If you like to go out on the water in Oregon, get ready for some big changes for permits. Starting next year, you’ll need a Water Access Permit to use any boat in Oregon ...

SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Rep. Dawyne Yunker (R–Grants Pass) has drafted a bill that would exempt more small, nonmotorized watercraft from needing a waterway access permit by changing the state’s definition ...

PORTLAND, Ore. — There are only a few days left to purchase annual permits to park at Oregon State Parks before you'll have to pay double the cost. Starting Jan. 1, 2026, 12-month parking permits will ...

Oregon's new law requiring permits for all non-motorized boats has sparked backlash and a petition to repeal it. The group Let Us Paddle aims to gather enough signatures to put the repeal on the 2026 ...