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Gray whale washes ashore in Oregon after orca attack

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2 years ago

May 8, 2024

Gray whale washes ashore in Oregon after orca attack

BANDON Ore. (KPTV) – A juvenile gray whale washed ashore at Tish-A-Tang Beach in southern Oregon this week after being attacked by orcas.

According to a statement by the Coquille Tribe, the tribe will handle the removal of the whale.

Jim Rice, the Marine Mammal Stranding Coordinator with Oregon State University, came to the scene to help find out what led the 18-foot whale to wash-up near Face Rock on Monday, May 6.

People stand on a beach surrounding a dead whale carcass in Bandon, Oregon.(Coquille Indian Tribe)

The next afternoon, the Oregon Parks and Recreation department reached out to the Coquille Tribe and several tribal staff members took over responsibility of the mammal’s remains during a ceremony on the beach.

Gray whale deaths have cultural significance to the Coquille people.

“We are going to do what our people have done for thousands of years,” said MJ Parrish, one of the tribal members who helped in the retrieval of the whale. “We are going to celebrate this blessing we have received. We are going to respect this great gift and utilize everything we can.”

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“We will make certain not to waste its sacrifice,” Chair Meade said, adding that in Coquille Tribal culture an act of this sort is seen as a gift from the creator. “To our knowledge, this is also the first time in generations that our tribe has been able to experience this kind of ceremony. So, this is a truly wonderful gift. And not only for the whale blubber and the bones that we will be able to use. As we prepare to celebrate 35 years since being officially restored as a federally recognized tribe, it is so important that we are able to take this opportunity for the cultural education of tribal members and especially for our youth.”

This area of the southern Oregon coast is of ancestral importance to the tribe.

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Oregon Lottery Mega Millions, Pick 4 results for March 24

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56 minutes ago

March 25, 2026

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The Oregon Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at March 24, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from March 24 drawing

04-13-52-53-69, Mega Ball: 10

Check Mega Millions payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Pick 4 numbers from March 24 drawing

1PM: 7-1-0-7

4PM: 4-8-8-9

7PM: 4-2-6-1

10PM: 8-9-1-8

Check Pick 4 payouts and previous drawings here.

Feeling lucky? Explore the latest lottery news & results

When are the Oregon Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 7:59 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 7:59 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday.
Pick 4: 1 p.m., 4 p.m., 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. daily.
Win for Life: 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Megabucks: 7:29 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by an Oregon editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Saving Central Oregon’s Pioneer Apple Trees

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13 hours ago

March 24, 2026

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Saving Central Oregon’s Pioneer Apple Trees

The Heritage Apple Corps has launched a new Heritage Fruit Tree Registry documenting heritage fruit trees across Central Oregon, enabling the local community to learn more about the history of the region. Created by Peter Loverso, the registry brings together years of research and fieldwork into a publicly accessible resource at http://heritageapplecorps.org The registry includes […]

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Oregon FFA honors SAGE Center with Distinguished Service Award – East Oregonian

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1 day ago

March 24, 2026

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Oregon FFA honors SAGE Center with Distinguished Service Award

Published 7:30 pm Monday, March 23, 2026

BOARDMAN — The SAGE Center & Event Center received the Distinguished Service Award at the Oregon FFA Convention in Redmond.

The award honors individuals and organizations that demonstrate exceptional support of FFA through financial contributions, volunteerism, and ongoing service. The convention took place March 19-22.

The SAGE Center was honored for its continued commitment to advancing agricultural education, leadership development, and community engagement throughout the region.

“We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition,” SAGE Center Interim Manager Angel Aguilar said. “Supporting FFA and the next generation of leaders is at the heart of what we do. This award is a reflection of the strong partnerships we’ve built and the shared commitment to our community’s future.”

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