Science & Environment
Scientists study dust devils in southeast Oregon’s Alvord Desert
Mysterious whirlwinds of dirt could help researchers understand the climate on Mars and plan future missions.
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Oregon Coast’s blue tiny visitors spark a son’s memory of his late father’s sailboat
While walking Hobbit Beach near Florence on Sunday, photographer Robin Loznak spotted around 100 Velella velella washed ashore.
Oregon launches statewide recycling system
Large companies will start paying into a program to expand and unify Oregon's recycling system, helping more cities offer recycling services.
House passes Trump’s domestic policy bill. Here are 5 ways it will impact Oregon
Congressional Republicans have passed their sweeping domestic policy bill. In Oregon, the impacts of the legislation will be significant.
Cascadia earthquake tsunami threat may not be quite as bad as we thought (but it’s still bad)
New evidence suggests current estimates about tsunami size and how quickly waves make it to shore may be too high and too fast for some parts of the Northwest coast.
As Oregon launches one-stop guide to energy rebates, financial support for some rebates is in peril
The Oregon Department of Energy launched the Energy HIPPO, or the Hub for Incentive Programs and Projects in Oregon, to help Oregonians learn what energy rebates they qualify for.
Vulnerable Portlanders receive relief from high heat through city program
The Portland Clean Energy Fund's Cooling Portland continues to install free air conditioning units for the city's most vulnerable residents.
Federal budget bill would boost logging — but cut funds to Oregon timber counties
The proposed budget bill would increase logging on federal lands, but most of that money won't go to Oregon counties that typically receive a portion of timber sales.
East Fork Lewis River project aims to restore salmon habitat spoiled by Ridgefield gravel mine
A three-mile section of the East Fork Lewis River is on its way to recovery, despite concerns about future environmental restoration funding.
Climate change may be fueling tree pest outbreaks in Oregon
Annual cold snaps have kept some invasive tree pests in check, but outbreaks could become more common with warming temperatures.
Oregon wave energy startup shutting down after losing federal funds
AquaHarmonics was set to be among the first companies to test its technology at the new PacWest wave energy facility off the coast of Newport.
