Sources at the Daily Astorian tell KATU News that the Coast Guard has confirmed that the boat belongs to Beatles drummer Ringo Starr, but long-lens photos of the big boat have not turned up any images of the elusive pop icon.

Over the years, the Mississippi oyster industry has been damaged by Hurricane Katrina, cheap imports, high gas prices and the perception Gulf oysters weren't safe to eat because of the BP oil spill. Now, the upcoming harvest season may be lost.

Ten new cabins under construction at an Oregon State Park are part of a new trend in recreation lodging that includes yurts and other options beyond RVs and tents.

Barbara Linnett is a friend of trails. The "friendship" began when she encountered urban trails in cities where she traveled.

Oregon has a new state park - one that offers paddling, bird watching, walks in a marshland and hiking in upland meadows.

Didi Benami has a reason to be brokenhearted on "American Idol." The 23-year-old waitress from Los Angeles was eliminated from the ninth season of the Fox singing competition Wednesday.

The odds weren't in Paige Miles' favor on "American Idol."

Lacey Brown is down and out on "American Idol."

The Pacific smelt, a small silvery fish that was a staple of Northwest American Indian tribes when the Lewis and Clark expedition arrived, is getting federal protection because it's been declining toward extinction due to global warming and other factors.

If you've got military service under your belt, there's a unique camping opportunity on the Oregon coast that you may qualify for.

Al LePage has begun walking the Oregon coast to spark public interest in completing the unfinished Oregon Coast Trail and in preserving what remains of wild coastal landscapes. LePage's trek is a reprise of a 360-mile hike he did 20 years ago.

Some trees are 200-400 years old and have been damaged by past storms or are simply near the end of their natural lives. One such tree—an 11-foot diameter spruce—fell without warning on June 24.