A plan to increase wintertime flows in the Deschutes River to 300 cubic feet per second by 2028 may need to be pushed back a ...

Chinese hydroelectric power plans in Tibet threaten to destabilize the Himalayan region’s ecology and politics.

Along Highway 30 between Portland and Astoria are some spectacular places to take in wildlife, including the "B-52s of the ...

Niger became the first African country to eliminate the parasitic infection onchocerciasis — also known as river blindness — and the fifth worldwide, according to WHO.

The capital Niamey is located in Niger's southwest corner along the namesake Niger River. As a whole, Niger’s infrastructure is challenged by poor road conditions, limited access to power and ...

Today’s announcement reflects decades of effort and persistence by the government and people of Niger to bring an end to river blindness, and is a tangible step towards a healthier future. The UAE is ...

By eliminating river blindness, Niger has created an estimated USD$2.3 billion in economic benefits. The country added more than 17.8 billion working hours as families with river blindness-infected ...

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Niger as the first country in Africa and the fifth globally to eliminate onchocerciasis (river blindness), marking a historic milestone in ...

Today's announcement reflects decades of effort and persistence by the government and people of Niger to bring an end to river blindness, and is a tangible step towards a healthier future. The UAE is ...

Today’s announcement reflects decades of effort and persistence by the government and people of Niger to bring an end to river blindness, and is a tangible step towards a healthier future.

River Bend Food Bank is inviting the public to a family-friendly Super Bowl-themed open house. Game On is being held at the food bank, 4010 Kimmel Dr. in Davenport, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Feb. 8.