The Portland Water District is inviting students from its service area to apply for the Joseph A. DiPietro Scholarship before March 31. This award supports those aiming to work in fields that help keep water clean and safe. Eligible majors include wastewater treatment, HVAC, electrical work, automat
The Federal Judicial Center recently removed a climate‑science section from its 1, 682‑page reference guide that judges use to understand scientific evidence. A coalition of attorneys general from 27 states, including Utah, wrote a letter last month demanding the removal. They argued that the sec
Michael McElroy grew up in Belfast and earned a Ph. D. in applied mathematics from Queen’s University, where he famously solved ten test problems instead of the required three. His curiosity pushed him from planetary studies during the space race to deep investigations of Earth’s atmosphere. At Kit
Some city leaders and people online are puzzled by videos that show snow staying solid when a flame is held near it. One video shows a man holding a lighter to a snowball, and the snow doesn’t melt or drip. Commenters say it looks like fake snow. The trick behind this effect is that real snow is mo
Bellwood‑Antis girls’ senior Lilly Gerwert faced a tough time with illness as the season closed. She said she still felt unwell but was motivated by her coach’s pep talk. Gerwert pushed through the pain to spark a strong third quarter and finished with 21 points, 12 in the final period. The
After a stretch of clear skies, the Bay Area is finally getting wet. The shift began Monday when pressure dropped steadily across the region, pulling a low‑pressure system from the southwest. This pattern is different from usual winter lows that come up from the Pacific Northwest, so it is set
Michigan is enjoying a rare quiet spell, free from the heavy storms and cold Arctic blasts that have been common lately. Instead, the weather feels light and early‑spring. The skies are clear enough to make you want to step outside without a coat. For those who miss the daily weather updates, the
These sneakers and outdoor shoes are built to stay dry when the weather turns wet. People often stop walking in puddles, but worse is stopping when shoes soak up water and feel heavy. In regions that get a lot of rain, it’s smart to have shoes that can handle both light showers and heavy d
The city of Missoula recently shared three notable stories from its outdoors desk. First, a new trail has opened in the nearby hills, giving locals a fresh spot to hike. The trail’s path winds past scenic overlooks and offers easy access for families. Second, a conservation project has starte
A coalition that wanted to add abortion, transgender health care and same‑sex marriage rights to Oregon’s constitution has decided not to push the proposal onto voters this November. The group, made up of Basic Rights Oregon, the ACLU of Oregon and Planned Parenthood Advocates, began working on t
