Oregon

In 1910, Oregon planted European beachgrass to stabilize shifting dunes; it spread along the coast, reshaped the landscape and squeezed open sandy habitat used by native wildlife

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In 1910, Oregon planted European beachgrass to stabilize shifting dunes; it spread along the coast, reshaped the landscape and squeezed open sandy habitat used by native wildlife

European beachgrass (Ammophila arenaria) is now well established in the Oregon dunes In 1910, Oregon introduced European beachgrass near Coos Bay to stabilise its shifting dunes. The plant trapped moving sand and helped hold the dunes in place as it was meant to. But as the beachgrass spread, it changed the coastal landscape and reduced … Read more

Oregon student remains stuck in South Korea over mental health episode that caused damage worth $170; he is out of prison but country bans his exit

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Oregon student remains stuck in South Korea over mental health episode that caused damage worth $170; he is out of prison but country bans his exit

Oregon student who went to South Korea on an exchange program was jailed there on charges of theft. His family seeks his release as South Korea bars his exit. A 20-year-old engineering student from Portland, Oregon, remained stuck in South Korea months after he was arrested during what his family described as a mental health … Read more

A developer planned to bulldoze this 1910 Oregon bungalow and divide its 1.04-acre lot; a preservationist bought it for $610,000 with only days to act, restored it and it has now sold for $1.47 million

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A developer planned to bulldoze this 1910 Oregon bungalow and divide its 1.04-acre lot; a preservationist bought it for $610,000 with only days to act, restored it and it has now sold for $1.47 million

The Historic Emma Austin House A historic 1910 Arts and Crafts bungalow in Lake Oswego that came within two days of being demolished by developers has sold for $1.47 million after a major, multi-year restoration. Known locally as the Emma Austin House, the 3,074-square-foot home sits on a 1.04-acre wooded lot at 49 Briarwood Road … Read more

A farmer turned 70 acres of his Oregon barley farm into a wetland; now it hosts 140 bird species and endangered fish

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A farmer turned 70 acres of his Oregon barley farm into a wetland; now it hosts 140 bird species and endangered fish

A farmer in southern Oregon transformed 70 acres of his 400-acre barley farm into a wetland in 2021, creating an unexpected refuge for wildlife while helping address agricultural water pollution. Karl Wenner, a co-owner of Lakeside Farms near Klamath Falls, worked with conservation agencies and other partners to convert flood-prone farmland into a managed wetland. … Read more

An Oregon high-school junior remembered feeling lost during her first research internship, so she built a free student-led platform to help other teens find mentors and publish research

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An Oregon high-school junior remembered feeling lost during her first research internship, so she built a free student-led platform to help other teens find mentors and publish research

Riya Velhal, Founder & President of StratScholar (Image Credit: StratScholar) For many high-school students, becoming interested in research is easier than figuring out how to actually begin. Finding a mentor, understanding research methods, and knowing how to publish or share completed work can be difficult without the right guidance. Riya Velhal, an Oregon high-school junior, … Read more

Who was Benjamin Charles Parker? Suspect in killings of 5 people and several animals in Oregon found dead in Enumclaw

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Suspect in the killings of 5 people, several animals in Oregon found dead in Enumclaw (Washington County Sheriff's Office)

A suspect in the killings of as many as five people and several domestic animals was found dead Sunday, August 23, officials said. The Washington County Sheriff’s Office identified Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, as the suspect of a “complex investigation” after the bodies of five people and several animals were found on a rural property … Read more

‘Unlike any in 22 years’: Oregon sheriff describes unusual case as five deaths probed as quintuple homicide

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‘Unlike any in 22 years’: Oregon sheriff describes unusual case as five deaths probed as quintuple homicide

Washington County Sheriff said the investigation was unlike anything she had encountered. (Photo: @WCSOOregon) Five people and several domestic animals were found dead at a rural property in Oregon, with authorities investigating the deaths as a complex homicide case. The suspected killer was later found dead inside his vehicle in neighbouring Washington state.Washington County Sheriff … Read more

Oregon fires approach town, fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado fires

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Hindustan Times News

A fourth firefighter has died after he and several colleagues were rescued last month as dry, windy weather sparked a blaze near a central Oregon city. Overcome by fast-moving wildfires Close to the Colorado and Utah border. Oregon fires approach town, fourth firefighter dies weeks after Colorado fires Nathan Matthews, 43, of Lincoln, Nebraska, died … Read more

Amazon worker dies at Oregon warehouse, employees continue to work around body: report

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Hindustan Times News

An employee at an Amazon fulfillment center in Troutdale, Oregon, died while on duty last week, and reports suggested that work at the facility continued even after the employee fell to the ground. The incident occurred at the PDX9 warehouse. (Reuters) The company confirmed the death in a statement, saying it was contacting the worker’s … Read more

Clackamas Town Center: Shooting in Happy Valley; when will MAX Green Line service resume?

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Cricket in L1

report shooting Clackamas Town Center 12000 SE 82nd Ave, Happy Valley, oregontriggering fear. This reportedly prompted a strong response from the police. Saturday’s incident reportedly disrupted MAX Green Line service. View of Clackamas Town Center. (instagram/clackamastowncenter) An update from the Clackamas Sheriff said: “The Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the shooting and the MAX … Read more