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Cameron Nielsen/OPBMount Hood's bare, gray peak has Oregonians talking. Scientists say a severe snow drought, heat, and climate change are accelerating the decline of Oregon's glaciers. -
KUOW Photo / John RyanCruise ship season has wrapped up in Seattle, with close to 1 million people boarding a cruise ship in 2026, a record number, according to the Port of Seattle. Moving these floating resorts through the sea can have big impacts – from hitting whales to heating the planet.
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The governor has already halted data center construction on state lands. Now she has directed regulators to pause environmental permits for data centers, in a move criticized by the industry. -
Surfrider volunteers have advocated for more testing and transparency of the city’s actions to address water quality issues. -
Oregon barred owls are slated for culling. We talk to Tom Wheeler, of the Environmental Protection Information Center and Wayne Pacelle, of the Center for a Humane Economy and Animal Wellness Action -
A canoe equipped with solar-powered sensors brings environmental science and tribal traditions together in a project designed to support Native youth. -
The 2026 Oregon Roadside Wildlife Count invites people to document any animals, dead or alive, they spot on or near highways. -
The trail replaces a longtime route that was blocked in 2021 and later became the subject of a Surfrider lawsuit. -
Kelvin waves carry heat that expands water and brings potential for higher sea level rise, more flooding and coastal erosion. -
When whale researchers encountered a pod of orcas in the Strait of Juan de Fuca between Washington and British Columbia on Saturday, they spotted one female swimming strangely: She was carrying a dead newborn orca on her nose. -
Oregon saw a slight reduction in drought conditions in September thanks to cooler and wetter than normal weather. But drought-alleviating conditions could be sparse in the coming months. -
Years of feasibility studies and environmental reviews remain for the Red Flat project near Gold Beach. The proponent expects an economic analysis in 2027.
