If you read one story about the autism announcement, make it @amymaxmen.bsky.social's. One detail that others miss: "Fevers can harm the mother and the developing fetus, she said, adding that fevers are more strongly associated with autism than Tylenol." kffhealthnews.org/news/article...

Fungus that causes deadly bat disease documented in Oregon for first time www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l... via @salem_statesman

In her final piece for us, outdoors intern Mariah Johnston reported on @oregonstate.edu effort to survey cute, potato-sized pikas in Oregon’s Cascades. They’re a species of “greatest concern” in OR, so scientists are trying to get a better handle on their numbers: tinyurl.com/bdh3f8m7

It’s one of Oregon’s most iconic backpacking trips — 40 miles around Mount Hood on the Timberline Trail. Our outdoors intern Rose Shimberg circumnavigated the volcano and came back with reporting on how to make a trip happen. Story/video: tinyurl.com/5554j3t2 Podcast: tinyurl.com/36hapa8j

Widespread closures issued for west side of McKenzie Highway 242 due to Foley Ridge Fire www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l... via @salem_statesman

That's a big effing "sigh" www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/e... via @salem_statesman

File this under yikes. I just went on one of these tours a few weeks ago! www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

Trump is launching a full blown attack on free speech while his harem of billionaires buys up every media platform. This is no coincidence. It’s a coordinated attack on your fundamental right to speak freely without worrying if you’ll lose your job or worse.

Man drowns in notorious Oregon Coast sinkhole, marking third death at site since 2017 www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

Really nice in-depth story by @aprilehrlich.bsky.social on the implications of the so-called Roadless Rule. www.opb.org/article/2025...

A bomb found in a bathroom of an Oregon State Park was discovered by rangers and deactivated by Oregon State Police on Sept. 16: www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2...

Karen Chalmers of Eugene lives with Ehlers-Danlos syndrome — a disorder leaves her tired and in pain many days. But she’s found life, passion and improved health by creating sand art designs on the Oregon Coast. Our intern Mariah Johnston with a really beautiful story: tinyurl.com/yhh6s92d

A 10-acre vegetation fire, that could be seen across the Mid-Willamette Valley, burned a trailer and a few cars in the Victor Point Road area south of Silverton on the afternoon of Sept. 16. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l...

Trump administration announces creation of U.S. Wildland Fire Service: What to know www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

ODFW Commission approves new fishing rules for kokanee, fall Chinook, bass www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

After more than a month and multiple unsuccessful attempts, the drift boat stuck in Mill City Falls was finally pulled free from the North Santiam River on Sept. 11. Video is pretty wild: tinyurl.com/548yu8te

After her hearing at 26 Federal Plaza, a woman was detained and escorted toward the stairwell. Her husband, confused and in shock, was guided toward the exit. Minutes later, he broke down in the elevator. They entered together, but he left alone. This happens here daily. #ICE

Emerald ash borer, known for wiping out ash trees, found at 6 new sites in Oregon www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

Fecal bacteria health advisory issued for Nye Beach on the Oregon Coast www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

Hiker found dead near Multnomah Falls in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

Classic Corvallis story

Hoodoo Ski Area was sued for $4.6 million after a 4-year-old Eugene girl was injured in a March incident at the resort's terrain park — an adult skier went off a jump and landed on her. It’s a situation that illustrates Oregon’s thorny relationship with liability waivers: tinyurl.com/by7ju29w

Emerald ash borer, known for wiping out ash trees, found at 6 new sites in Oregon www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

Over the weekend we published a previously untold story about an Oregon ranger who saved hundreds from the path of the 2020 Labor Day Fires. It got quite a response. Here’s more on the story, told by ranger Nikki Swanson herself, in the latest Explore Oregon Podcast: tinyurl.com/mpmw7954

Oh wow. This is huge in the Salem area. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l... via @salem_statesman

Come for the news, stay for the history! www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l... via @salem_statesman

Suspected lightning fire burning on Spencer Butte shuts down Ridgeline Trail www.registerguard.com/story/news/f... via @registerguard

This untold story about a woman who saved hundreds from the path of the Labor Day Fires five years ago got a big response over the weekend. So reposting one more time on this anniversary of one of the most terrifying days in Oregon history. www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2...

5 years ago this morning was the craziest moment of my career, and maybe life. I'd evacuated my kids & family at 3 am. I was updating stories about the fires every 5 min. Then I loaded up my pet ducks, dog, raft, and headed for Salem, while on the phone trying to figure out if Stayton was on level 3

The data and fire models said not to worry. But Nikki Swanson couldn’t shake the feeling something awful was coming. So she pushed for a mass evacuation of the Jeff Wilderness, moving hundreds of people from the path of what became the worst wildfire disaster in Oregon history: tinyurl.com/rpvt94h5

Lot of smoke getting kicked up by the Emigrant Fire and its growth. Was listed at 30,000 acres this morning.

Delaware tuber identified as third person killed at Dillon Falls in central Oregon www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

Thunderstorms ignited numerous wildfires around Oregon, particularly in the McKenzie and Rogue River canyons, while already-burning fires grew and closure areas expanded. Here’s the latest roundup on new fires, already-burning fires and new closures: tinyurl.com/y4y58vsy

Really sad news: A beloved local bike shop in Salem has closed its doors for good. It’s yet another hit for local outdoor shops in Oregon that continue to disappear: tinyurl.com/shtra726

It’s a great time to get up close and personal with whales! Intern Mariah Johnston headed out on boat tours that cost $30 to $50 per person (less for kids) from Depoe Bay to float among the giants. Latest podcast on how to make it happen & what to expect: tinyurl.com/2xdwehar

President Donald Trump has threatened to deploy the National Guard to Portland and other cities as a way to fight crime. Yet behind the aggressive talk, data actually shows that most U.S. violent crime has been in a steady decline.

Many victims of Oregon’s Labor Day Fires feel stuck five years after the infernos. Many lost everything but found hope after winning a historic lawsuit against PacifiCorp and being awarded millions. But Pacific isn’t going down quietly: tinyurl.com/3wca5pez

Em, fall please.

Here's what the third day of elementary school looked like in Mount Pleasant, Washington DC.

Oregon wildfire updates: Emigrant Fire grows to 7,600 acres, Flat Fire 7% contained www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

The Opal Creek area, one of the most beloved recreation destinations in Oregon, is expected to partly reopen in 2026 and have a full opening in 2027. The hope is places including 3 Pools, the LNS Trail and Shady Cove Campground could reopen next summer: tinyurl.com/4mt85zmx

The Emigrant Fire south of Oakridge exploded to 6,000 acres (at least) and with a red flag warning is likely to grow today. There’s been progress on the Flat Fire, which is good, but additional new fires from lightning strikes. Full details: tinyurl.com/54686phs

For folks not in DC: - There are full-on police checkpoints most nights - Gangs of 30+ federal agents roam DC - National Guard folks w/ guns patrolling a Harris Teeter - Every day, multiple friends see ICE kidnapping ppl - Daycares are scared to have kids go on walks due to ICE

The Flat Fire has destroyed four homes and six other types of buildings in central Oregon as it continues burning roughly two miles northeast of Sisters. Two other fires sparked south of Oakridge. Full roundup: tinyurl.com/yuhwbck9

The Flat Fire is getting scary outside Sisters. Has grown to at least 22,000 acres and evac orders now extended to just outside of town and along Highway 126. Details: tinyurl.com/yc6ykdxy

Evacuations issued for Flat Fire near Lake Billy Chinook in central Oregon www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/l... via @salem_statesman

omg

Struggling newts at Crater Lake National Park moved to Oregon Zoo, High Desert Museum www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

Historic 450-year-old Doerner fir burning east of Coquille www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/2... via @salem_statesman

With the lack of wildfire smoke (knock on wood), it’s shaping up to be a great late summer to bag some high mountain peaks in Oregon. In this pod, climb leader Mike Gurley and I picked 10 favorite Oregon non-technical climbs that don’t require ropes for epic summits: tinyurl.com/4aprmywv