7-Foot Mysterious Sea Creature That Washed Ashore in Oregon Finally Identified

Medicine & Technology Jun 11, 2024

The bizarre 7-foot sea creature posted by Seaside Aquarium was identified as a sunfish. Continue reading to learn the full story.

Bizarre Deep-Sea Creature With Teeth Like Pointed Shards of Glass and Light-Bulb Antennae Washed Ashore on Cannon Beach, Oregon

May 23, 2024

A dead anglerfish washed ashore on a beach in Oregon. Continue reading to know the full story.

Poisoned Carcass Kills Protected Wolves and Eagles in Oregon, Prompting $25,000 Reward for Information

May 17, 2024

Learn about the tragic deaths of protected wolves and eagles in Oregon due to poisoned carcasses. Join the hunt for justice with a $25,000 reward. Read more!

First Bubonic Plague Case Detected in Oregon After 8 Years, May Have Come From Pet Cat

Feb 11, 2024

After eight years, Oregon has seen its first case of bubonic plague that may have come from a pet cat. Read to learn more.

Massive Lithium Deposit Unearthed in Nevada-Oregon Volcanic Caldera: A Game Changer for Battery Production?

Sep 11, 2023

A massive lithium deposit has been found in the McDermitt Caldera on the Nevada-Oregon border, with an estimated 20 to 40 million metric tons of lithium. Check it out in this article.

Numerous Heavily-Fanged Cannibal Fish With Dagger-Like Teeth Washed Ashore in Oregon Leaves Experts Baffled

May 22, 2023

Multiple longnose lancetfish were washed ashore in Oregon and experts couldn't explain the sightings. Read to know why.

75-Pound Loggerhead Turtle Scheduled for Necropsy To Determine Cause of Death After It Washed Ashore in Oregon

Mar 23, 2023

Experts want to determine the cause of death of the loggerhead turtle that washed ashore in Oregon because it's rare to find one in the area. Read more.

Ill Sea Lions Washed Up on Oregon Coasts Imposing Risk to Human and Other Animals

Nov 03, 2022

Sea lions within the coastline of Oregon impose risk of leptospirosis for both humans and animals according to the authorities. Get infected with facts as you continue reading this news.

Oregon Pushes to Eliminate Swarms of Mormon Crickets in the State to Prevent Further Crop Damage

Jun 27, 2022

Mormon crickets have always been a problem in Oregon since the 1800s due to the damage they could bring to crops. Read how the state is planning to eradicate the outbreaks that have been worsening each year in the West.

'Rare Occurrence' of 100-Pound Opah Fish Discovered in Oregon; Experts Astounded by the Find’s Size, Location

Jul 20, 2021

A huge washed-up fish on the shores of Oregon's Sunset Beach was discovered last week, and experts were astounded by both its size and the place it was found.

US Wildfires: 12 Western States Affected by High Alert Wildfire, What Caused the Bootleg Fire?

Jul 16, 2021

A new wildfire, the Bootleg fire, has emerged from Oregon, and it is bigger than the city of New York. The western wildfire is currently expanding, affecting 12 states, North California included.

Lightning-Sparked Wildfires Expected to Decline But Average Size of Blaze Will Increase, OSU Models Suggests

Jun 18, 2021

Oregon State University modeling suggests that human-caused wildfires in Central Oregon will remain steady, and lightning-caused wildfires will decline in the next four decades. But regardless of the cause, OSU models show that the blaze produced will increase.

Deadly Virus Disease Found for the First Time in a Wild Rabbit, Oregon Wildlife Officials Confirm

Jun 16, 2021

The US Department of Agriculture confirmed that the deadly rabbit hemorrhagic disease virus 2 (RHDV2) has been detected in a wild rabbit in Oregon. They caution the public to be aware of the virus and to report dead rabbits as they could be an RHDV case.

Oregon COVID-19 Cases: Scientists Discovered a Mutation of Coronavirus Variant First Found in the UK

Mar 06, 2021

Scientists in Oregon discovered a homegrown coronavirus version of the variant first discovered in the UK. They said that it contains mutations also observed to variants of the virus in other parts of the world.

ShakeAlert: Earthquake Early Sign Warning System Gives U.S. West Coast Precious Seconds To Save Lives

Apr 13, 2017

An early sign warning before a damaging earthquake is now being tested in the West Coast areas.