The practice began in 1920s Western variety shows and spread to city speakeasies, but it faces increased scrutiny today—and pressure from conservation groups to make races safer for the reptiles.

It was 17 seconds long. A young boy in zombie face paint stood before a local news reporter at an arts festival in Portland, ...

Crowder near the bomb. Riding mower or garden issue? Quality and real milk start? China seemingly headed for crash? Downtown should be entertaining. Meaning brand new. My ending place. Crank on that ...

Everyone’s invited to Slough Fest, a free series of nature walks, birdwatching tours and other accessible outings Feb. 28-March 8 across the Columbia Slough watershed. Slough Fest, with virtual ...

When you go fishing, you try to catch fish. But despite best efforts, sometimes anglers will catch something that is not a fish. I get a fair number of contacts from anglers who want to share stories ...

As we humans warm ourselves with space heaters, coats and gloves, western painted turtles are at the bottom of our region’s ice-covered ponds, streams and creeks. Sometimes they can be seen through ...

As traditional housing prices soar, many are trading square metres for financial freedom and embracing the tiny home movement. Costing anywhere from $20,000 to $200,000 tiny homes range in size from ...

The former CEO of a Paul Newman-founded non-profit camp for children with serious medical conditions is accused of embezzling millions from the organization. Christopher L. Butler, 49, of Porter Ranch ...

A Californian CEO has been accused of embezzling millions of dollars meant for a camp founded by philanthropist Paul Newman that cares for sick children. Christopher Butler, 49, was arrested on New ...

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Winona-based band Afflatus, from left to right: Lewis Miller, Spenny Klaus, Jack Ramsland, Tyler Steinley. The band captures Winona’s natural soundscape in the new album “Painted Turtle,” which ...