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Oregon Researchers Paint Wind Turbines Partly Black to Reduce Bird Deaths
A simple coat of black paint on the white blade of a wind turbine could save countless birds from flying into the machines and to their deaths each year. It’s working in Norway, and now researchers from Oregon State University are trying it in the West. With $400,000 allocated by the state Legislature, Christian Hagen, an associate professor in the university’s Department of Fisheries, Wildlife and Conservation Sciences, is leading a team that’s painting turbines at a PacifiCorp wind farm in Wyoming. A doctoral student and officials with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and U.S. Department of Energy are collaborating on the project.
FIDO-Friday's Oregon Dog Rescue Featured Shelter Dog-SKITTLES
Fido Friday Featured Shelter Dog From Oregon Dog Rescue. IMPORTANT INFO: Adoption appointments for Oregon Dog Rescue are now booked online through our website (please do NOT submit a pet finder inquiry)! We offer 1 hour appointments to view up to 2 of our available dogs. If you find the one that's the perfect match you will fill out our adoption contract and take the dog home with you that day!
Oregon nurse, 75, found guilty of neglecting assisted living resident who died
An Oregon nurse who neglected an assisted living home resident who subsequently died has pleaded guilty to first-degree criminal mistreatment, the Oregon Department of Justice said Friday. Phyllis Dodds, 75, was working at Pacifica Senior Living in Klamath Falls when allegations surfaced that she had failed to provide nursing care...
Boise State Roster Countdown 2024: Day 7, Malachi Nelson
Well here we are. A measly week left until Boise State’s first game. The relief and tension is palpable. With 7 Days until kick off we have — QB Malachi Nelson. The former number one rated recruit (per ESPN) coming out of high school originally committed to USC. He was a unanimous five-star rated player per all the recruiting services. He decided to try something different and leave sunny Los Angeles for Boise. He had a ton of offers, we will just leave it at that.
Albertsons executives deleted texts about Kroger merger to destroy evidence, FTC says
BOISE (Idaho Statesman) — Federal regulators accused Albertsons executives of deleting text messages relevant to a lawsuit challenging the Boise company’s merger with Kroger, according to a filing in a federal court in Portland. But a judge on Friday rejected the Federal Trade Commission’s request for a ruling...
Teenager tragically dies in crash north of Burns
BURNS – The Oregon State Police have released details regarding a deadly crash that claimed the life of one Harney County teenager. The 17-year-old male’s name was not released. Find OSP’s release below:. (From Oregon State Police) On August 24, 2024 at around 6:25 A.M., OSP responded...
Breached water main repaired after causing flood damage to Pocatello homes, shutting down streets
POCATELLO — City public works crews have repaired a water main that suffered a breach Saturday evening in a Pocatello neighborhood, shutting down streets and causing flood damage to multiple homes. The water main breach at West Maple Street and Moreland Avenue near the Westwood Mall occurred around 7 p.m. Saturday when an old 12-inch cross fitting came apart, the city reported. City public works crews and the Pocatello Fire...
Man airlifted to hospital following crash involving semi that shut down Interstate 84
WENDELL — Idaho State Police are investigating an injury crash that occurred at 3:36 p.m. on August 24, 2024, on eastbound Interstate 84 at milepost 154 west of Wendell. A 59-year-old male from Murfreesboro, TN, was driving eastbound on I-84 in a Red 2019 Volvo tractor pulling a single trailer. A 59-year-old female from Eagle, ID, was driving in the left lane next to the semi-truck, in a white 1998 Subaru Legacy. ...
Motorcycle driver killed in crash near Clearwater River Casino in Lewiston
LEWISTON, Idaho — A motorcycle driver was killed in a crash on northbound U.S. Highway 95 on Saturday afternoon. Idaho State Police (ISP) says the crash occurred near the entrance to the Clearwater River Casino in Lewiston at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 24. ISP says the motorcycle...
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