Salutations, PauLO Not all sloths were fuzzy, slow-moving creatures that lived in trees. They had enormous claws when they were startled, and their prehistoric ancestors weighed up to four tons. Along with many other large species that previously roamed North and South America, such as mastodons, saber-toothed cats, and dire wolves, scientists have thought that … Read more

An insect hovers close to flowers adorning the area surrounding the sacred ruins of Bucharest, the capital of Romania. Owllets recovered from a fallen tree following a strong storm in Podgorica are held by a Montenegrin municipal worker. In a picturesque setting close to Frankfurt, Germany, a herd of deer crosses a road. The natural … Read more

At 12:58 p.m. on Friday, the NWS issued a revised wind advisory that went into effect for Saturday between 1 a.m. and 4 p.m. in Central and Eastern Lake County, Western Lake County, and Northern and Eastern Klamath County. “South winds 30 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mph expected,” the weather service … Read more

Here are some properties that sold for or under $1,000,000 between December 9 and December 15 for those who are interested in purchasing a home in the Lake Oswego area. The best six properties in each neighborhood are broken down here, chosen for their proximity to the desired price range and the largest living spaces. … Read more

The National Weather Service issued a revised wind advisory for Jackson County on Friday at 12:58 p.m., which is in effect from 7 p.m. to Saturday at 7 a.m. According to the meteorological service, “Southeast winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected.” “Unsecured objects will be buffeted by gusty gusts. … Read more

As her third year draws to a close, Governor Tina Kotek reminded a group of Oregon’s political and business elite that the difficult problems she had taken on as governor were not solved quickly. On December 9, the governor told the 2024 Oregon Leadership Summit, “I’m keeping my end of the bargain.” We have to … Read more

On a Sunday in July, fifty men went into Toledo’s immigrant workers’ homes, told them and their families to pack their things, and led them to vehicles that were ready to take them away. They asserted that the immigrants stole employment from local Oregonians and labored for inadequate pay. Does that sound familiar? In fact, … Read more

A series of articles about high school seniors debating whether to continue their education were published by The Oregonian/OregonLive six months ago. We spoke with teenagers interested in professions as welders, photographers, long-haul truck drivers, and company owners while traveling the state to speak to children in rural districts, where pupils are less likely than … Read more

Attorney General Merrick B. Garlandon praised Oregon’s federal, state, local, and tribal law enforcement agencies’ collaborations and efforts to increase public safety Friday morning. Garland has been traveling around the country, stopping at every U.S. attorney’s office. He is nearing the end of his term as head of the U.S. Department of Justice, which coincided … Read more

An overview of TV sports, including channels, radio listings, and game times for regional and national competitions in December, is provided here. 16–22, 2024. The bottom of the page lists the numbers of popular TV channels. Blackouts and/or changes to the schedule are possible. Pacific time. Stay tuned for developments all week long. For a … Read more