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Environment
Cannon Beach Has A Rabbit Problem
Cannon Beach residents are split between those who love the rabbits and those who want to be rid of them.
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‘Historic’ Wildland Fire Funding Request Goes to Washington’s Legislature
Washington Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz is asking the state legislature to nearly double funding to manage and respond to wildfire. Since 2008...
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Environment
Can Genome Sequencing Help Northwest Orcas Recover?
Could genome sequencing help save a declining population of Pacific Northwest orcas?
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Environment
Backcountry Huts Draw Skiers Into A 3-Day Three Sisters Adventure
Three beginning skiers take on a 22-mile trek through the Three Sisters backcountry. A unique hut system makes this three-day trip attainable, safer and certainly more comfortable.
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Environment
Opponents Say Portland Clean Energy Measure Could Cost More Than Originally Thought
Opponents of Portland’s gross receipts tax measure say the initiative could actually cost Portland residents more than initially expected. Proponents aren't buying it.
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Music
Instrument Makers Learn A Long-Overdue Lesson: It Isn't Just Men Playing Guitar
As outdated assumptions about the market for instruments come to light, some guitar makers are finally starting to recognize that players come in all shapes, sizes and genders.
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Health
After Prison, Many People Living With HIV Go Without Treatment
When HIV-positive people leave prison, they often lose access to medical care and the drugs that suppress the virus. It's a missed opportunity in the fight against HIV, public health advocates say.
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Environment
The Search Is On For Every Bee Species In Oregon
No one knows just what bee species live in Oregon, which means we can’t even begin to track if they’re declining. A statewide project wants to change that.
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Politics
Controversial Candidate In Virginia Senate Race Could Affect House's Balance Of Power
A controversial Republican Senate candidate in Virginia could also cost the GOP House seats in midterm elections next month.
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Music
Hurricane Maria Gave Composer Miguel Zenón's 'Soy La Tradición' Emotional Urgency
The latest album from composer Miguel Zenón, Soy La Tradición is an eight-part suite written as an homage to his native home of Puerto Rico.