Oregon

Oregon is a state in the Pacific Northwest region of the Western United States. The Columbia River delineates much of Oregon's northern boundary with Washington, while the Snake River delineates much of its eastern boundary with Idaho. The 42° north parallel delineates the southern boundary with California and Nevada. Oregon has been home to many indigenous nations for thousands of years. The first European traders, explorers, and settlers began exploring what is now Oregon's Pacific coast in the early-mid 16th century. As early as 1564, the Spanish began sending vessels northeast from the Philippines, riding the Kuroshio Current in a sweeping circular route across the northern part of the Pacific. In 1592, Juan de Fuca undertook detailed mapping and studies of ocean currents in the Pacific Northwest, including the Oregon coast as well as the strait now bearing his name.

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Scientists predict an undersea volcano eruption near Oregon in 2025

Experts Reveal What The Pig With Bird Flu in Oregon Really Signifies

UO ecologists secure $2 million to boost soil health of Oregon hazelnut farms - EurekAlert

Surf and Turf: Oregon State researchers to study feeding seaweed to cattle - EurekAlert

First salmon since 1912 spotted in Oregon's Klamath Basin months after dam removal

Aurora alert: Possible geomagnetic storm could spark northern lights as far south as Illinois and Oregon tonight

Invasive Jellyfish Clones Overrunning British Columbian Lakes; Measles Cases Increasing in Oregon

2,400 people in Oregon potentially exposed to HIV, hepatitis through botched anesthesia

Pacific coast gray whales have gotten 13% shorter in the past 20-30 years, Oregon State study finds - EurekAlert

Rare 7-foot fish washed ashore on Oregon's coast garners worldwide attention

An Oregon Forest Is in Trouble. Part of the Response: Logging.

Chilling Departure: Iceberg the Size of Portland, Oregon Breaks Free in Spectacular Antarctic Display

A rise in sea urchins and related damage to kelp forests impacts Oregon's gray whales and their food - EurekAlert

A rise in sea urchins and related damage to kelp forests impacts Oregon's gray whales and their food

Oregon State scientists, collaborators say ocean biodiversity work needs improvement - EurekAlert

Oregon Is Now Home to the World’s Largest Dark Sky Sanctuary. The Oregon Outback International Dark Sky Sanctuary covers 2.5 million acres in the southeastern part of the state.

Oregon Fish & Wildlife expert says quagga mussels will be catastrophic for fish and water systems

Southern Oregon now boasts world’s largest dark sky sanctuary

The world’s largest ‘dark sky sanctuary’ is now in Oregon

New USDA Data Show 60% Increase In Factory Farmed Dairy Cows In Oregon Over 20 Years: Analysis finds Oregon’s concentrated mega-dairies produce as much waste as more than two-thirds of the state’s human population