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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year: Whale Watching Week
Oregon State Parks volunteers will be at 14 locations along the Oregon Coast to help visitors spot the water spouts.
Forecast Calls for Possible Christmas Eve Windstorm
A meteorologist recommends securing outdoor decor, nothing in particular that large, inflatable holiday decorations can easily get picked up by a strong wind and blown a few doors down.
Mt. Hood Meadows’ Winter Sports Season Starts Dec. 23
Operators are working with guests impacted by the season’s delayed start date and reduced hours.
Oregon Ski Resorts Are Off to a Slow Start
You think 2023 was bad? This season is already worse.
Bird Alliance of Oregon Celebrates 100th Annual Christmas Bird Count
Portland-area birders—many of them working from home—have created one of the largest avian data sets in the world.
Bike Buses Roll Into a $895,000 Grant From the City
Bike Bus PDX plans to use the money to expand the program to more schools.
An Atmospheric River Runs Through Portland
The National Weather Service suggests preparing for at least minor flooding in areas prone to it.
Drink Beer, Save Forest Park’s Northern Red-Legged Frogs
A new release from Ferment Brewing is a fundraiser for Oregon Wildlife Foundation.
The Buffalo Pothole Bandit Hits Portland With Street Art
The Bandit filled 30 potholes with mosaics in an effort to share art, boost morale.
Next Adventure to Reopen Nov. 1 With New Owners
A group of local investors have stepped in to save the retailer.
Volunteers Unearth Natural Pebble Beach Near Duckworth Dock
Human Access Project helped clear out 10–20 tons of rubble over the weekend.