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2026 U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Semifinals to resume, scores, highlights

2026 U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Semifinals to resume, scores, highlights

Follow the conclusion of the semifinals and the championship match at the U.S. Women's Amateur with live updates, highlights, scores and more.
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2026 U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Semifinal scores, tee times, highlights

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

Follow the semifinals at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur on Saturday afternoon for live updates, highlights, leaderboard, scores and more.
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NYC, Buffalo rank among least pet-friendly cities in US

NYC, Buffalo rank among least pet-friendly cities in US

New York City ranked No. 100 and Buffalo No. 97 in new ranking of the 100 largest U.S. cities.
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Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Issues Smog and Smoke Advisory for Salem and Portland

Oregon Department of Environmental Quality Issues Smog and Smoke Advisory for Salem and Portland

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has issued a new air quality advisory for Salem, the Portland metro area, and Hermiston due to elevated levels of ozone pollution, commonly known as smog. This advisory comes shortly after previous warnings were lifted. The DEQ expects the smog to settle in around noon on August 7 and last until 6 p.m. the same day. Additionally, the agency has warned of poor air quality from smoke due to wildfires burning in Oregon and Washington. The advisory affects multiple counties, including Baker, Crook, and Hood River, and is expected to last until at least the afternoon of August 10. The DEQ has provided health protection tips, emphasizing the dangers of small particulate matter in wildfire smoke, which can be inhaled deeply into the lungs.
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California Research Institutions Launch DNA Barcode Project to Document Tide Pool Biodiversity

California Research Institutions Launch DNA Barcode Project to Document Tide Pool Biodiversity

A coalition of top research institutions in California has initiated the California Intertidal Biodiversity DNA Barcode Library project. This ambitious effort aims to document every organism in the tidal areas from San Diego to the Oregon border over the next two years. Led by institutions such as Scripps, the Los Angeles County Museum of Natural History, and the California Ocean Protection Council, the project seeks to create a comprehensive baseline of current biodiversity. This initiative is expected to aid in tracking the effects of climate change on these sensitive ecosystems, particularly as they face threats from rising sea levels and water temperatures. The project, which has received $10 million in state funding, involves collecting and analyzing samples to build a DNA library that will be housed at the L.A. County Natural History Museum.
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2026 U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Round of 64 scores, tee times, highlights

2026 U.S. Women's Amateur live updates: Round of 64 scores, tee times, highlights

Follow the Round of 64 at the 2026 U.S. Women's Amateur on Thursday for live updates, highlights, leaderboard, scores and more.
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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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Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Affect Air Quality at Timberline Lodge

Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Affect Air Quality at Timberline Lodge

Wildfires in Oregon have led to evacuation orders and poor air quality, particularly affecting the Timberline Lodge area on Mount Hood. The Grasshopper Fire, burning over 39,000 acres, has prompted a Level 1 'Be Ready' evacuation notice for the lodge. Improved wind conditions have temporarily reduced the threat, allowing the lodge to remain open. However, Portland has experienced some of the worst air quality globally due to the fires. The Rowe Creek Complex Fire has also grown significantly, contributing to the hazardous conditions.
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Pacific Northwest Wildfires Cause Smoke to Blanket Wyoming, Affecting Air Quality

Pacific Northwest Wildfires Cause Smoke to Blanket Wyoming, Affecting Air Quality

Wildfires in the Pacific Northwest have led to significant smoke drifting into Wyoming, causing poor air quality across the state. According to National Weather Service meteorologist Adam Dziewaltowski, the smoke originates primarily from fires in Washington and Oregon, which have destroyed over 800 buildings and resulted in some of the worst air quality in Portland. The smoke has been funneled into Wyoming due to a cold front, which caused it to settle in the basins, exacerbated by the surrounding mountains that trap the smoke. This has resulted in vivid orange sunrises and sunsets, but also poor air quality, particularly during cooler times of the day. The Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality has issued air quality alerts, advising vulnerable groups to minimize outdoor activities.
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Oregon Residents Face Increasing Wildfire Smoke, Impacting Air Quality and Daily Life

Oregon Residents Face Increasing Wildfire Smoke, Impacting Air Quality and Daily Life

Oregon is experiencing a significant increase in wildfire smoke, affecting air quality across the state. According to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, nearly every region has seen a rise in the number of smoky days over the past decade. This trend is attributed to climate change, with less rainfall and hotter summers leading to more frequent and widespread fires. Cities like Bend and Portland have reported a substantial increase in days with unhealthy air quality. For instance, Bend experienced 97 days of unhealthy air in the last decade, compared to just 10 days from 2000 to 2015. The smoke has forced closures of outdoor activities, such as Camp Namanu, a summer camp near Mount Hood, which ended its session early due to hazardous air conditions. The Oregon Health Authority has noted an increase in smoke-related hospital visits, highlighting the health risks posed by the smoke.
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Wildfires in Oregon and Washington Deteriorate Air Quality, Prompt Evacuations

Wildfires in Oregon and Washington Deteriorate Air Quality, Prompt Evacuations

The Pacific Northwest is grappling with 49 large wildfires, significantly affecting air quality in Oregon and Washington. The Big Grass Fire, the largest in Oregon, has burned 358,959 acres and crossed into Idaho. The Rowe Creek Complex, another major fire, has burned 329,012 acres. The Grasshopper Fire near Mount Hood is threatening Portland's air quality and has prompted evacuation orders for nearby areas. Weather forecasts predict a dry cold front, which could exacerbate the wildfire threat due to gusty winds and dry conditions.
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Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Air Quality Concerns at Timberline Lodge

Oregon Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Air Quality Concerns at Timberline Lodge

The Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood, Oregon, has been placed under a Level 1 'Be Ready' evacuation notice due to the spreading Grasshopper Fire, which has burned 39,000 acres. Improved wind conditions have temporarily reduced the threat to the lodge and nearby areas, but the situation remains volatile. Portland experienced the worst air quality in the world for several hours, attributed to the ongoing wildfires. The lodge plans to resume outdoor activities as conditions improve, but officials warn that circumstances can change rapidly.