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Oregon's Annual Fish Necropsy Aids in Forecasting Salmon Returns

Oregon's Annual Fish Necropsy Aids in Forecasting Salmon Returns

At the Hatfield Marine Science Center in Newport, Oregon, scientists, students, and volunteers are conducting a mass fish necropsy to study juvenile salmon. This annual event, organized by Oregon State University and the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration, helps researchers understand how young salmon are faring in the ocean. By examining thousands of fish, scientists gather data on growth patterns, ocean entry, and survival rates. The necropsy provides valuable insights into salmon populations, which have been affected by environmental changes and human activities.
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Wrights Spring Fire Expands to 3,101 Acres Amid Red Flag Warning

Wrights Spring Fire Expands to 3,101 Acres Amid Red Flag Warning

The Wrights Spring Fire, located in the Siskiyou Mountains Ranger District, has grown to 3,101 acres as of the latest reports. Firefighting crews have been actively working to contain the blaze, with 30,000 gallons of fire retardant already deployed. A Red Flag Warning remains in effect for the region, including areas such as Medford, Grants Pass, and Ashland in Oregon, as well as Happy Camp and Etna in California. The warning highlights strong gusty winds of 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph, and low humidity levels between 8-15%, which are contributing to the rapid spread of the fire. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has invoked the Emergency Conflagration Act to allocate additional resources to combat the fire. Source time: not specified.
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2026 U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Round of 16 scores, tee times, highlights

2026 U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Round of 16 scores, tee times, highlights

Follow the Round of 16 at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur on Friday afternoon for live updates, highlights, leaderboard, scores and more.
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Powerball hits over $850 million. Check out the latest winning numbers

Powerball hits over $850 million. Check out the latest winning numbers

The Powerball jackpot goes up once again after no winner last night, Aug. 5. See latest winning numbers and when to play next.
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Grants Pass Family Loses Home in Fire Amid Red Flag Warning

Grants Pass Family Loses Home in Fire Amid Red Flag Warning

A family in Grants Pass, Oregon, lost their home to a fire, with their pets still missing. The incident occurred amid a Red Flag Warning for strong winds and low humidity, which increases the risk of rapid fire spread. The warning affects several fire weather zones in Oregon and California, including areas like Medford, Ashland, and Mt Shasta City. The National Weather Service has advised residents to follow fire restrictions and stay informed through emergency alerts. The fire's cause is under investigation, and the community is urged to remain vigilant as weather conditions could exacerbate fire activity.
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Red Flag Warning and Fire Containment Updates in Grants Pass, Oregon

Red Flag Warning and Fire Containment Updates in Grants Pass, Oregon

A Red Flag Warning is in effect for parts of Oregon and California, including Grants Pass, Medford, and Ashland, due to strong winds and low humidity. The warning is active from Wednesday, 2:00 PM PDT, to 9:00 PM PDT. Fire Weather Zones 616, 617, 620, 621, 622, and 623 in Oregon, as well as Zones 280 and 282 in California, are affected. The I-5 MM 57 NB Fire near Grants Pass has reached 8% containment and has burned approximately 60 acres. Weather conditions, including northwest to west winds of 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph and minimum humidity levels of 8-15%, are contributing to challenging firefighting efforts.
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British Columbia is logging its last old growth. Protesters are sleeping in the road to stop it

British Columbia is logging its last old growth. Protesters are sleeping in the road to stop it

Activists on Vancouver Island are once again trying to stop the logging of old growth forests, some of the rarest and most carbon rich ecosystems on Earth
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Louisville adds two home games to 2026-27 non-conference schedule

Louisville adds two home games to 2026-27 non-conference schedule

Thanks to the Courier Journal’s Brooks Holton, we now know two more games that the Louisville men’s basketball team will play this winter. On Wednesday, Dec. 16, Louisville will host a Long Island Sharks squad coming off a trip to the NCAA Tournament. I am now contractually obligated to post the following video … Three […]
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Senators Urge CFTC to Address Wildfire Prediction Markets Amid Ongoing Fires

Senators Urge CFTC to Address Wildfire Prediction Markets Amid Ongoing Fires

Several U.S. senators have called on the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to take action against prediction markets that allow betting on wildfires. This request comes as wildfires continue to devastate parts of the Pacific Northwest, including Spokane, Washington, where an arson suspect has been arrested. The senators, representing states like Oregon, California, and Nevada, argue that such markets could incentivize arson and undermine public safety. They specifically mention platforms like Polymarket, which hosted bets on Los Angeles wildfires, and other sites offering simulated bets on California wildfires. The senators emphasize the potential for these markets to encourage destructive behavior and profit from community suffering.
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U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Scores, second-round tee times, highlights at Honors Course

U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Scores, second-round tee times, highlights at Honors Course

Follow the second round of stroke play at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur on Wednesday for live updates, highlights, leaderboard, scores and more.
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Powerball jackpot drawing reaches $786 million: What to know

Powerball jackpot drawing reaches $786 million: What to know

The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $786 million ahead of the Aug. 5 drawing, making it the ninth-largest prize in the game's history.