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This past week, Oregon made national headlines for all the wrong reasons. More than 300 animals were seized from the West Coast Game Park Safari in Bandon after authorities uncovered a nightmare behind its gates. Investigators…
Amazon has announced a partnership with Energy Northwest and X-energy to build four new nuclear reactors near Richland, Washington, aiming to power its growing AI models. This project will rely on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), a…
A recent study looked at how the size of gray whales has changed in recent years, and the results are disturbing: many gray whales are much smaller than they used to be.
It's time for tiny trumpets and big smiles at the Oregon Zoo! On a cozy Monday night, something magical happened: the lovely 11-year-old eastern black rhino, Jozi, became a first-time mom to an adorable 100-pound baby!…
Ever imagined standing face-to-face with the ocean's mightiest predator? Dream no more. At "Orcas: Our Shared Future", OMSI's current temporary exhibit, guests can journey alongside the waves of environmental heroes, pop culture icons, and deep-rooted Indigenous…
As the golden rays of dawn kiss the Columbia River Gorge, there lies a treasure tucked into Washington State’s undulating landscapes: the Maryhill Museum of Art. This majestic edifice doesn't just serve as a repository for…
Get ready for a dose of cuteness! This summer, the Oregon Zoo is welcoming a squad of eleven tiny northwestern pond turtles, each just the size of a shiny quarter. These pint-sized reptilian residents are settling…
Located within the larger Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, Hoyt Arboretum is a hidden gem that should be on the itinerary of any nature lover visiting the city. The arboretum spans over 190 acres and has…
Highway 20 runs from the Oregon coast all the way to the Idaho border, and the section between Corvallis and Bend happens to be one of the most beautiful stretches of road in the state. The…
Yes, I was a Twilight fan. I'm not going to say I was a "Twi-Hard" by any means, but in my 20's I enjoyed the books immensely. I also may have seen every movie in the…
I'm a serious Oregon history buff, especially when it comes to the lost, forgotten, and slightly wacky. Occasionally I find the time to write about the ones with special meaning to me, like lost treasure legends,…
A Guadalupe fur seal pup was rescued after being found wrapped in debris on Salishan Beach near Lincoln City, Oregon. The rescue was a collaboration between the Marine Mammal Stranding Network (MMSN), the Oregon Coast Aquarium…
