The ocean fall-run Chinook fishing season could be closed this year for all of California and most of Oregon, according to the Pacific Fisheries Management Council.

We'll hear about the potential closure of Oregon's ocean Chinook salmon season from a commercial fisherman and the fisheries director of the Yurok Tribe.

The Pacific Ocean is changing, and with it, life in Oregon coastal communities. Fishing families must modify their plans to remain profitable.

Oregon quickly followed suit, closing ocean fishing for Chinook, both commercial and recreational, through May 15 along the entire coast — with the exception of Clatsop County, where Chinook are ...

This coastal city in Oregon takes pride in its fishing village atmosphere with plenty of boating, fresh seafood, and the state's longest pier.

Jacobson spent 16 years with Oregon State University Extension Service and Oregon Sea Grant, working with the commercial fishing industry, policymakers and the coastal community.

Chinook fishing has been severely restricted since 2007 because of poor returns of Sacramento River fall chinook, which supply much of Oregon's ocean catch.

BROOKS, Oregon — Oregon fishermen are pulling up more than just fish or crabs these days; they're also helping to keep dangerous debris out of the ocean. According to some estimates, more than 8 ...

Oregon has about 1,200 people working in commercial fishing on an annual average basis, according to the employment department. Nearly half of those workers are fishing for ocean crab.

Oregon has recorded some of the world's highest levels of ocean acidification. State lawmakers want to know why and take action to counter any impact.

Commercial fishing fleets in Oregon are worried that two sites the state is considering for offshore wind energy production will reduce their catch and cause economic trouble for coastal communities. ...