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Recycled salmon: There's a catch, and that's the point (Photo Gallery)

By MARK FREEMAN, Mail Tribune Published: Jun 19, 2013 at 8:38 AM PDT

Ada Carnes is about to deliver yet another adult, hatchery, spring chinook salmon to a happy Rogue River angler, but first she puts a bow of sorts on top.

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Photos: Rainbow halos galore in the Northwest (Photo Gallery)

By Scott Sistek Published: Jun 17, 2013 at 10:58 AM PDT

You've all seen rainbows on those days where it's raining and the sun's out at the same time. But what about those times when you see a rainbow-like halo around the sun or moon?

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More humpback whale sightings in Wash. state waters

By Manuel Valdes, Associated Press Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 1:32 PM PDT

The video shows an exceptional wildlife sighting for a big city: A humpback whale surfaces just yards from Seattle's busy waterfront at twilight. The city's port cranes, Ferris wheel and car headlights glow in the background, and a ferry cruises by while the giant tail disappears back into the Puget Sound.

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Silver Falls: Oregon's largest state park (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Shelby Yanzick, Oregon NewsLab Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 11:08 AM PDT

Silver Falls is Oregon’s largest State Park with 9,064 acres to explore. There are 10 waterfalls accessible by hiking trails; 4 of them you can actually walk behind and feel the mist of fresh water tickling your skin.

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Hot springs a well-known 'secret' spot in Oregon mountains (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By Shelby Yanzick, Oregon NewsLab Published: Jun 15, 2013 at 11:01 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 15, 2013 at 4:52 PM PDT

The Terwilliger Hot Springs near Cougar Reservoir are a great place to visit - and an open secret in Western Oregon.

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Photos: Top trap shooters in Portland for state competition (Photo Gallery)

By KATU.com Staff Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 2:10 PM PDT

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Tornado, 3 funnel clouds whip Western Oregon (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By News Staff Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 11:36 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 10:46 PM PDT

A tornado and three funnel clouds whipped Oregon on Thursday, including twisters spotted near Corvallis and Harrisburg.

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Photos: Top trap shooters are in town for state competition (Photo Gallery)

By KATU.com Staff Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 9:23 AM PDT

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Tornado strikes McMinnville, destroys three buildings (Photo Gallery) (Video)

By KATU.com Staff Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 9:24 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 9:56 AM PDT

Several witnesses report that it was tornado that caused the damage. The National Weather Service sent a team to investigate and determined late Thursday night it was indeed a tornado.

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Gradual climb, fast descents on Oregon mountain bike trail

By MARK MORICAL, The Bulletin Published: Jun 14, 2013 at 8:46 AM PDT Last Updated: Jun 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM PDT

Sometimes, two hours on a mountain bike is as long as I can go before I am basically spent, physically and mentally. Other times, four-plus hours seems like no problem. Often, how long you can ride and how long you want to ride depends on the trail.

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