Oregon Environmental News
Photos capture rare humpback whale visit to downtown Seattle
The dramatic photos show a young humpback whale breaching in the waters in front of the Space Needle.
Rainstorms in Portland prompt rare overflow of diluted sewage into Willamette River
This is the fourth overflow of the year.
$299 million: Oregon wildfire victims settle lawsuit against PacifiCorp
Victims of the Archie Creek fire east of Roseburg agreed to settle their claims.
Massive ‘Pineapple Express’ hitting NW captured in satellite images
The atmospheric river brought record rains, landslides that shut down Amtrak and localized flooding on the Oregon coast.
Critically endangered baby rhino born at the Oregon Zoo
Welcome to the world, baby rhino!
It looks festive, but this invasive tree is infesting NW forests
English holly is a cherished Christmas symbol that is threatening biodiversity in the Pacific Northwest.
Readers respond: Government can tackle leaf blowers
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Readers respond: Pass River Democracy Act
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
After thousands of heat deaths, states move to protect young residents
States are responding to the surge in heat-related deaths with strategies that include public warnings, ice baths and cooling centers for those without air conditioning.
Leaked document says US is willing to build energy projects in case Snake River dams are breached
The U.S. government is willing to help build enough new clean energy projects in the Pacific Northwest to replace the hydropower generated by four controversial dams on the Snake River, according to a leaked Biden administration document.
Readers respond: Ban gas-powered lawn tools
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
Readers respond: Thanks to Blumenauer for climate work
Letters to the Editor can be submitted to letters@oregonian.com with full name and place of residence.
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