Q&A: Author Richard W. Etulain captures 'Illuminative Moments' in Northwest regional writing
1. Richard W. Etulain's new book focuses on the literary history of the Pacific Northwest from 1800 to present. 2. Etulain emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and documenting the literary history of the Pacific Northwest. [ more ]
Lost 'Woolly Dog' Genetics Highlight Indigenous Science
Scientists have analyzed the genes of a woolly dog pelt to show how different these dogs were from modern breeds.
The woolly dog was an important part of Coast Salish society, with their luxurious hair used to make blankets and their packs herded by the community. [ more ]
Q&A: Author Richard W. Etulain captures 'Illuminative Moments' in Northwest regional writing
1. Richard W. Etulain's new book focuses on the literary history of the Pacific Northwest from 1800 to present. 2. Etulain emphasizes the significance of acknowledging and documenting the literary history of the Pacific Northwest. [ more ]
Lost 'Woolly Dog' Genetics Highlight Indigenous Science
Scientists have analyzed the genes of a woolly dog pelt to show how different these dogs were from modern breeds.
The woolly dog was an important part of Coast Salish society, with their luxurious hair used to make blankets and their packs herded by the community. [ more ]
Climate change is hastening the demise of Pacific Northwest forests
The iconic red cedar trees of the Pacific Northwest are dying from drought caused by climate change.
The death of these trees is a sign of larger shifts in tree growing ranges due to climate change.
At least 15 native tree species in the Pacific Northwest have experienced growth declines and die-offs linked to drought and warming temperatures. [ more ]
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Gausman, Kiermaier propel Jays past Brewers
A fairly quiet day it was across MLB, as many teams across the league traveled to their next series, including the Yankees, who sauntered down from the Pacific Northwest to Southern California.While we waited for the anticipated Yankees- Dodgers clash to kick off, we still had some interesting games in the AL, featuring a divisional matchup in Houston and an interleague showdown in Toronto.
The Columbia River Gorge - known to many Pacific Northwesterners as simply "the Gorge" - is a year round, nature-fueled escape for visitors and residents of Portland, and a road-tripper's paradise for anyone in the Pacific Northwest.Stretching 75 miles on Interstate 84 in Oregon and Route 14 in Washington, the scenic byway follows the Columbia River, which divides the two states' borders, dazzling drivers with sweeping cliffside views on either route.
Yankees Rivalry Roundup: Jays fall at Fenway again, Rays dispatch Bucs
Good morning, all.External factors slightly delayed the Rivalry Roundup this morning and that means we'll have to good rapid-fire through these games more than we usually do, but it is here regardless!The Yankees were able to snap their four-game losing streak with a mini-comeback late last night.Were they able to make up any ground, though?