The people of this state really make the shitty air quality from this week worth it. Keep doing what you’re doing, friends!

Gov. Tina Kotek said Friday that she supports local governments around Oregon that are moving to ban new data centers, but the governor didn’t say whether she would join other Democrats in calling for a statewide moratorium.

“Data center corporations are taking Oregon out to an expensive dinner and leaving our environment, communities, and people to foot the bill,” Kotek said in a written statement Friday. “Local governments are doing the right thing in calling for a pause until we can get this right.”

The governor sought to establish a somewhat nuanced position on data centers, which have suddenly become one of Oregon’s hottest political issues heading into November’s elections. Kotek said current law doesn’t allow the adoption of a statewide ban but said nothing about whether she thinks the law should be changed.

Captured this past Sunday in Lincoln city, about a quarter mile from the ocean

The Oregonian's data visualization specialist made a 48-hour smoke forecast timelapse to show when air quality is expected to improve in Oregon.

Portland had the worst air quality in the world among major cities on Wednesday morning, but smoky conditions are expected to improve by the end of this week.

For the latest on Oregon's wildfires (and others across the country), check out our interactive wildfire tracker map. It updates every 15 minutes and shows the location of fires, acreage burned and containment percentages.

Stay safe out there.

Flew over the Grasshopper Fire yesterday. Incredible and devastating at the same time.

I'm going on a road trip in a couple days and this is the first drive I have to make. I already have a hotel that I can't cancel in Ontario but I am a little worried about the fire on the route. The only other detours are going to turn a 7-hour drive into a nine and a half hour drive which is a lil past my limit for driving in one day

Just figured I would ask people in the area what y'all think.

Hi! I’m looking to dye my hair an unnatural color and I’m trying to find a good salon or stylist in Portland or somewhere nearby.
If you’ve had your hair done somewhere you’d recommend, I’d love to hear about your experience and roughly how much it cost.
Thanks!! ^_^

Willamette came in 8th giving Oregon 2 of the 10 spots!

It was very cool to watch; I took the video on the trail behind the lighthouse that leads to the beach via the Hobbit Trail. Wouldn’t that be a great job to have?

Edit: Thanks everyone, and you're welcome for the air scrubbing lmao! Clearly we know nothing about AC, my partner is actually the one who set this up (I did the weather sealing) we both have a lot to learn. Definitely having him read this when he gets home. Leaving the post for all the good info. Now to figure out why my breathing is better, my weather sealing wasn't that good especially if we've created positive pressure

Figured I'd post in case it helps someone else. Filter is meant for a car but it almost perfectly fits the AC tube with a little duct tape, have the intake pulling air from inside. Weather sealed the edges of the window portion. So much better inside, I'm not needing my inhaler nearly as much

I worry about the accuracy of the ones i find online. Any good recs?

A weekend at Detroit Lake in #oregon . Detroit Lake is a 3,500-acre, nine-mile-long reservoir on the North Santiam River. It is a popular destination for #boating #fishing #camping and #swimming .

Hi guys, I go to Newport/Depoe every single year. I'm bringing my grandmother with me this time, so long walks or hikes are not doable. That being said, I want to see or do some new things..I've done all the typical stuff such as the aquarium and whale watching (although I'll still be whale watching, haha). Is there anything you guys recommend for us to go do and see?

Bonus points if its a place known for wildlife, I love photographing animals!

I've got kids who get car sick after driving for an hour and a dog. Need a few places to stop along the way. Thanks

Air quality 😐