‘An honor and such a blessing’: People come together to mourn and learn from beached whale in Oregon By Courtney Sherwood (OPB)Yachats, Ore. Nov. 26, 2025 2 p.m. Updated: Nov. 26, 2025 6:40 p.m.The death of a humpback whale on the Oregon Coast earlier this month brought together local residents, scientists and tribal members.📨 Daily news in your inboxSign up today for OPB’s “First Look” – your daily guide to the most important news and culture stories from around the Northwest.EmailPlease leave this field blankSign up