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Estimated 20,000 migratory birds have died so far in Klamath Basin botulism outbreak
On Aug. 17, the Bureau of Reclamation started flowing water to the Tule Lake and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuges to help mitigate an outbreak of avian botulism. Thousands of ducks, waterfowl, and shorebirds at the Tule Lake Refuge have died from the disease this month. Both refuges are part of the Klamath Basin Refuge Complex straddling the Oregon-California border near Klamath Falls.
Peak of the heat arrives Saturday around Portland metro
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A KOIN 6 Weather Alert remains in place Saturday around western Oregon and southwest Washington. The summer heat this week peaks on Saturday as temperatures return to the low-mid to upper-90s. The high heat could pose a threat to those who are sensitive to high temperatures. Those spending a prolonged amount of time outside or who have no means of keeping cool will be at a higher risk.
No. 10 Oregon volleyball falls to No. 4 Pitt in straight sets
EUGENE — Oregon volleyball’s new-look lineup opened the 2024 season with a competitive straight-set loss to a top-five opponent. Mimi Colyer had 11 kills and Roberta Purashaj had 29 assists for the No. 10 Ducks, who fell to No. 4 Pitt 3-0 (25-12, 27-25, 25-23) in front of 2,319 at Matthew Knight Arena on Friday night.
Nehalem Bay State Park prepares for major infrastructure upgrades
Rangers at Nehalem Bay State Park are preparing for extensive upgrades to their power and water systems along with other projects that are scheduled to be carried out during a park closure from November 1 to the end of June 2025. Park Manager Ben Cox said that the work will not yield many new facilities for the public but will allow the park to continue serving the community and visitors for years to come. ...
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