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Octopus Duo Juicebox and Donut Bring a Delightfully Nerdy Twist to the Oregon Coast Aquarium
Meet Juicebox, the four-pound giant Pacific octopus now at the Oregon Coast Aquarium in Newport, with a shapeshifter’s name and a planned return to her home reef.
Mount Hood’s Palmer Snowfield Nearly Vanished This Fall. Here’s What Happened
Mount Hood’s Palmer slope was nearly bare before this weekend’s fresh snow. Satellite estimates, glacier research and climbing rangers explain what changed and why a dusting offers little protection.
No Kings Protests Return Across Oregon October 17 With a Push to Vote Early
No Kings events return across Oregon October 17, 2026. Find rally times, locations and organizer links, plus voter registration and ballot deadlines.
Kotek Takes a Narrow Polling Lead as Oregon Prepares to Vote
A new Oregon governor poll puts Tina Kotek ahead of Christine Drazan, 46% to 44%, as ballots prepare to go out. The race remains within the margin of error.
Federal Plan to Lower Detroit Lake to Help Salmon Sparks Court Fight Over Drinking Water Risks
Marion County and Salem brought Detroit Lake drawdown concerns to federal court October 6 as a judge weighs whether to pause the Corps plan.
Oregon Teen Mason Flores Remembered After Fatal Football Injury
Sweet Home football player Mason Flores died on his 16th birthday after a head injury. His family plans organ donation as the community honors him.
13 Washington Ferries Sidelined After 23 Engine-Room Workers Call in Sick
Washington State Ferries said 23 engine-room employees called in sick Monday morning and qualified replacements declined to cover their positions, leaving 13 of the 18 vessels operating that day out of service. The disruption stopped several…