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Hotel made famous by The Shining movie at risk of burning down in Oregon wildfire

Dozens of wildfires, including the Grasshopper Fire, are currently burning in Oregon

The Independent UK · Aug 5

In 1942, Oregon built an entire city that grew to around 40,000 residents; six years later, a flood erased it from the map

Vanport, a temporary city that sprang up near Portland during World War II, was home to many shipyard workers, becoming Oregon's second-largest city. However, in 1948, catastrophic flooding from the Columbia River, exacerbated by heavy rains and snowmelt, led to the dike failures that wiped the city off the map…

The Times of India · Aug 5

Oregon's EV Rebates Are Back. Here's How To Get Up To $7,500

The state is offering lower rebates this year, but some EV owners can still get $7,500, offsetting the cancelled federal tax credit.

InsideEVs · Aug 5

This 13-year-old teen in Oregon has invented a device that could solve one of the biggest problems facing farmers and food security

A young student has created a device that converts air moisture into usable water. This invention offers a sustainable solution for farmers facing water scarcity issues. The device utilizes a Peltier module to condense water vapor from the air efficiently. It includes sensors to monitor soil moisture and environmental conditions…

The Economic Times · Aug 3

Americans throw away 50,000 mattresses every day that can take 80 to 120 years to decompose but what happens to these old beds after they leave your home may surprise you

Americans throw away around 50,000 mattresses every day, but the waste doesn't simply disappear. Some old mattresses can take 80 to 120 years to decompose, while much of their steel, foam, wood and fibers could potentially be recycled and reused. Only 4 US states, California, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Oregon…

The Economic Times · Aug 2

Heatwave scorching western US ups risk of hazardous fire conditions

In Oregon and Washington, low humidity and powerful winds have put officials on alert for wildfire spread

The Guardian - US · Aug 1

Elections Ballotpedia is covering in August 2026

In August 2026, Ballotpedia is tracking 4089 elections across 27 states. These include 15 statewide elections, two territory-wide elections, 517 special elections held to fill vacancies in 19 states, as well as one recall election in Oregon.

Ballotpedia · Jul 31

Oregon vet sues AI company saying misdiagnosis of cancer tumor led to 11-year-old dog’s death

The lawsuit alleges Zoetis altered its original report and later admitted in a phone call that similar misidentifications had occurred with other clients

The Independent UK · Jul 31

USDA Tells Oregon and Washington Shoppers to Throw Out a Curry Chicken Salad Over Possible Listeria

USDA issued a public health alert for Mary's Harvest Curry Chicken Salad sold in Oregon and Washington over possible Listeria.

Medical Daily · Jul 31

In 1960, Oregon released cinnabar moths against toxic tansy ragwort; their caterpillars were later found feeding on native mountain wildflowers

Oregon introduced cinnabar moths to control invasive tansy ragwort, which proved effective for decades. This biological control effort significantly benefited Oregon agriculture by reducing weed infestations. Researchers later discovered caterpillars also consumed native arrowleaf groundsel wildflowers. Scientists had previously assumed harsh mountain habitats would prevent moth survival. Ongoing research monitors…

The Times of India · Jul 31