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During World War II, Oregon built an entire city for wartime laborers. Around 40,000 were living there before a flood erased it from the map within hoursVanport was established as a temporary haven for wartime laborers near Portland, and it burgeoned into a vibrant community within a mere si...- Prineville built a 120-acre wetland instead of a new wastewater plant; the Oregon system cost $7.7 million and saved the city $54 million versus conventional treatmentPrineville, Oregon, built a wetland wastewater system after population growth strained its capacity. This innovative approach cost $7.7 mil...
- How an endangered Washington ground squirrel is determining when crews can dig at Oregon’s renewable energy site built for 100,000 homes - The unexpected environmental challenge behind a massive wind, solar and battery project and why construction work must be carefully timed to protect the tiny mammalA significant renewable energy initiative in Oregon is experiencing delays in its construction schedule due to the presence of the endanger...
- Oracle layoffs September 1: Will employees wake up to another ‘6 a.m. email’ tomorrow after 21,000 jobs were cut as AI spending soars?Oracle layoffs 2026: Employees are reportedly bracing for another round of job cuts after Oracle eliminated around 21,000 positions earlier...
- Canada’s New Brunswick cellphone ban: Students from kindergarten to Grade 8 won’t be allowed to use phones at school from...Canada’s New Brunswick is introducing a strict cellphone ban in schools from September, with K-8 students barred from using personal device...
- Lambs grazing under an Oregon solar farm had 38% less grass than those in an open field, yet gained the same weight as shade made the pasture more nutritiousLambs grazing beneath solar panels at an Oregon State University research farm had access to 38% less forage than lambs in an open pasture,...
- In 1892, a schoolteacher ran for office in North Dakota when women couldn't vote in most elections. She became the first woman in America elected to a statewide office positionIn 1892, Laura J. Eisenhuth, a schoolteacher and educator from North Dakota, became the first woman in the United States elected to a state...
- In 1954, Santiago Flight 513 carrying 92 people supposedly vanished without a trace, then a bizarre claim said it landed in Brazil 35 years laterThe legendary saga of Santiago Flight 513, which began circulating in 1989, paints a chilling picture of a flight that vanished in 1954 and...
- Powerball jackpot: Single ticket bought in Illinois wins $1 billion - Here’s how much the winner could take home after taxesA single Powerball ticket has snagged an astounding jackpot estimated at $1.04 billion, marking it as the eighth-largest prize in the game'...
- In 2009, scientists suggested ancient Greeks chose temple sites based on the ground beneath themA groundbreaking study has found that numerous ancient Greek temples in Sicily are primarily aligned with the sun's rise, setting them apar...
- Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western USA significant heat wave is currently affecting large areas of the Western United States. Temperatures are nearing record highs, increasing ...
- In 1910, Beavers nearly disappeared from the US. Today they are reshaping rivers againNorth America's beaver population faced near extinction due to the fur trade. Fashion changes and conservation efforts allowed their number...
- In 1999, Oregon engineer Bruce Campbell bought a retired Boeing 727, moved it into a forest, and turned its cabin into his homeBruce Campbell transformed a retired Boeing 727 into his unique home. He purchased the aircraft for about one hundred thousand dollars. The...
- Judge says Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery must halt merger for at least two weeksA federal court has intervened to temporarily suspend the merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery following objections from twelve st...
- Potatoes can keep producing sprouts long after they are brought home, but food experts say whether they should be thrown away depends on how green, soft, shriveled, or heavily sprouted they have becomeSprouting potatoes can be safe if sprouts are small and the tuber remains firm. Long sprouts and soft texture indicate significant quality ...
- Dogs vs. cats: Which pet is more loyal? Scientists reveal the surprising truth most owners never expectedDogs vs. cats: Are dogs really more loyal, or is that just a myth? New animal behavior research shows dogs and cats both build strong emoti...
- Can cats experience separation anxiety like dogs? How can you tell if your cat is feeling lonely? Scientists explain the surprising signsCan cats experience separation anxiety like dogs? New feline behavior research shows cats form emotional bonds, recognize human voices, and...
- Why does your cat wait outside the bathroom door? When this behavior is completely normal — and when it deserves attentionThis common cat behavior surprises millions of pet owners, but experts say it usually reflects feline curiosity, attachment, territorial in...
- Democratic governors vow court fight after Trump sends California National Guard members to OregonPresident Trump is deploying California National Guard members to Portland, Oregon, after a judge temporarily blocked the state's own guard...
- Devastating Oregon flat fire now spreads to over 22,000 acres, people free Wyoming, Northern California situation improvesMore than 3,900 homes in Deschutes and Jefferson counties were under some level of evacuation Sunday.
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