Corvallis company plans to build thousands of robots a year in new Salem factory
Corvallis-based Agility Robotics is opening the Salem factory in order to produce thousands of its humanoid robot able to work in distribution centers and warehouses.
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These spots offer prime leaf peeping in Oregon
From the rolling hills of the Willamette Valley to the shimmering aspens of Steens Mountain, Oregon has many scenic settings to find fall foliage.
'Ring of fire'
An annular solar eclipse is coming in October to Oregon skies
In 2017, Oregon was treated to excellent views of a total solar eclipse. Next month, a different celestial event will occur: an annular eclipse.
Invasive mussel discovery in Idaho puts Pacific Northwest on alert
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture found quagga mussel larvae in the Snake River in Twin Falls.
Oregon electric vehicles are selling fast but barriers remain, report finds
Oregon's electric vehicle sales have doubled in the past two years.
Pac-2 Champs? Washington State holds off Oregon State rally with 38-35 victory
Josh Kelly had three touchdown receptions, Cameron Ward passed for 404 yards and accounted for five scores, and No. 21 Washington State withstood a late rally to upend No. 14 Oregon State 38-35 in the Pac-12 Conference opener for both teams.
As psychedelic-assisted therapy grows in Oregon and other states, so does interest from a new group: chaplains
Chaplains provide spiritual counsel at some of life's most raw moments. With psychedelic legalization spreading, some chaplains think this role should include facilitating psychedelic trips.
Oregon House GOP leader stepping down
Amid rumblings that she could face a challenge to her role, House Minority Leader Vikki Breese-Iverson, R-Prineville, announced on Thursday she will step down.
Biden administration promises $200 million to help reintroduce salmon in Columbia River
Dams have blocked salmon's passage, driving them toward extinction and violating tribal fishing rights. The money will fully fund Native tribes’ plans to bring fish back to the region.
Lloyd Center owners send initial redevelopment proposal to Portland city officials
Owners of the nearly 30-acre site say they will transform the once bustling mall into a mixed-use neighborhood with housing, retail, office spaces and restaurants.
A Black Texas student sues after he was suspended over his hairstyle
Darryl George was penalized for wearing his natural hairstyle that officials say violates a dress code. He's suing the state for failing to enforce an anti-discrimination law.
Ophelia, now a post-tropical cyclone, batters Northeast with heavy rain
The National Hurricane Center expect some areas in the Mid-Atlantic to southern New England to recieve between 1 and 3 inches of rainfall, posing risk of urban and flash flooding.
Vaccines are still tested with horseshoe crab blood. The industry is finally changing
The horseshoe crab bleeding industry is in transition. One biomedical company agreed to more oversight, and a regulatory group is paving the way for drug companies to use animal-free alternatives.
A study of this champion’s heart helped prove the benefits of exercise
More than a 100 years ago, doctors thought that too much running or other vigorous activity could harm us. Marathoner Clarence DeMar proved them wrong.
How the UAW strikes could impact car shoppers
Historic as the UAW strikes may be, analysts say the actions are unlikely to impact car prices too much — for now. A new strike on parts distribution centers, however, could sting.
Portland artist Eatcho wants you to make discoveries in the details
Mehran Heard’s work is so rich with detail, it invites you in for a deep exploration. He creates elaborate paintings, illustrations, comics and colorful murals all around Portland. “You're going to have to look at that work and move around it and discover things on your own. And once you come to that personal discovery, you kind of own it personally.” Mehran’s recent piece “Mothers” is featured in the Portland Art Museum exhibition Black Artists of Oregon.
Oregon is at the forefront of psilocybin’s future, but the host fungi’s past is still mysterious
While the therapeutic use of psilocybin for mental health issues is increasing in Oregon and other states, scientists are still searching for psilocybe mushrooms’ origin story.
Science & Environment
How ‘carbon farming’ could help Oregon reach its climate goals
Changing farming and ranching practices to store more carbon in the soil could be a promising strategy for reducing climate change in Oregon and beyond.