(The Conversation) As a neuroscientist who studies raccoon and rats, I see the viral story of Jimothy the raccoon as a compelling tale of an animal overcoming disability and surviving in the wild.
(NPR) This summer, tiny Cyclospora parasites have wreaked havoc on the digestive systems of thousands of people in the U.S.
It's the biggest outbreak of this parasite the U.S. has ever seen. In a July 28 update, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention counted 45 states reporting cases of cyclosporiasis — the disease caused by the parasite.
Celebrate the archaeology and history of our region at the Archaeology Roadshow taking place at historic Hanley Farm just outside of Jacksonville (1053 Hanley Road) on Thursday, August 20 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Phoenix, OR (August 7, 2026) – After three years of planning and construction, the Phoenix Branch Library Pollinator Garden will open to the public after a ribbon cutting at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 20.
Somehow growing up I always associated succulent plants with desert areas or non-hardy indoor plants. I later learned that succulent plants Sedums or Stonecrops to be exact can be found in other diverse habitats around the world. In some cases they are quite hardy.
To botanize the extreme western end of the Siskiyous, or to explore them for future botanical incursions at appropriate seasons, the best approach is from the ocean side, up the various rivers that penetrate deeply into the famously rugged Curry County of Oregon and California’s Del Norte County – the Rogue, Pistol River; the Chetco, Winchuck and Smith Rivers.
The lake level is 1,810.58ft and the water surface temperature at Lost Creek is 77F. In addition to trolling, Lost Creek also offers good bank fishing access, and fishing on both sides of the lake near the dam can be very effective using PowerBait.
Regularly Scheduled Public Meetings City Hall – Council Chambers 17 Buchanan Avenue South City Council – Meetings are regularly held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 6:00 p.m. – Council Chambers and via Zoom. Public Hearing notice…
Tying in with this week’s All Things Oregon, have a go at making one of these authentic Oregon Trail recipes!
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