Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 4hWe harvested 8 lb. 2 oz. (3.69 kilos) of balsamroot seed for our restoration plantings this fall. If you tried to buy this seed commercially, it would cost around $800. But because the people doing the work are part of the LGBTQ+ community, you won't hear any recognition of ... 191
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 26/09/2026UBC publishes this excellent colorectal cancer newsletter, subscribe at the link below. While focused on Canada, it has information for a global audience. This month: why 45 is the new 50 for screening. www.ccor.ca/newsletter?u...ccor.caResearch Digest — Colorectal Cancer Outcomes ResearchThe trusted source for the latest colorectal cancer research and insights, empowering patients and families with knowledge for better health decisions. 000
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 24/09/2026Updated OHA wastewater report shows COVID test positivity at 12.2% as of 9/12, highest level since October 2025. 1116
Reposted by Chris CarvalhoProf Peter Hotez MD PhD DSc(hon) @peterhotezmdphd.bsky.social · 23/09/2026My comments with the Houston Press www.houstonpress.com/news/whateve...houstonpress.comWhatever Happened to COVID Shots for Everyone? - Houston PressThe FDA has only approved COVID vaccines for a particular age range and for people who have underlying risk factors. 812047
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On Sunday, we pulled invasive Cota tinctoria along the Mosier Tunnels Trail. We have been working the site for several years and the bulk of the work is almost done. We still need to return annually to look for seedlings. I discovered the plant and was directed by the Forest ... 3100
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 23/09/2026On 9/16/26, OHA reported 1 new COVID death in Oregon; the total is now 10,976. Hospitalizations are at 0.3 per 100,000 compared to a national average of 0.7. After a brief drop in wastewater levels, they are rising again. Sustained increases reported in Tillamook, Dallas, ... 163
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026More on the project to track migrating monarchs with radio tags: www.opb.org/article/2026...opb.orgPacific Northwest monarch butterflies are migrating south. You can watch them on an appMonarch butterflies are being digitally tracked in the region for the first time. The journey could reveal long-held mysteries about the insects' migration patterns. 045
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 22/09/2026Cyclist seriously injured after being hit by Trimet Lift bus in SE Portland: www.kptv.com/video/2026/0...kptv.comCyclist seriously hurt after being hit by TriMet Lift bus in SE PortlandA cyclist was seriously hurt after being hit by a TriMet Lift bus in the Powellhurst-Gilbert neighborhood on Monday afternoon. 000
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The Bridge of the Gods will celebrate its centennial on Sept. 19 at Marine Park in Cascade Locks. The event runs from noon to 8 pm & will feature live music, historical presentations, family activities, a vintage car show & local vendors. www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/...oregonlive.comA century-old bridge across the Columbia River is hosting a free celebration this weekend in the GorgeThe iconic crossing that links Oregon to Washington celebrates its centennial Sept. 19 with music, historical exhibits, family activities and a vintage car show in Cascade Locks. 072
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026I adopted a monarch for radio tracking through adoptamonarch.org. It was released in Elkton, OR yesterday. It's not wasting any time. Today, it was tracked south of Port Orford, 79 miles away from where it was released! The organization uses tiny solar-powered radio ... 261
Reposted by Chris CarvalhoBird Alliance of Oregon @birdallianceoregon.bsky.social · 15/09/2026🚨Lights Out Alert! Tomorrow night approximately 4.1 million birds will migrate through Oregon's skies. Help keep them safe on their journey by turning off your outside lights and drawing your blinds between 11p-6a. 📷: aeroecolab.com/oregon 12018
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 16/09/2026I’m hearing from drivers for FedEx & UPS that deliveries are delayed by about 5 hours each day due to the I-5 closure in Portland. 011
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 12/09/2026ODOT reports that the McCord Creek Bridge on I-84 eastbound is now fully open to traffic, and the infamous dip in the roadway has been fixed. www.oregon.gov/odot/project...oregon.gov Oregon Department of Transportation : Project-Details : Projects : State of Oregon 030
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This has been a bad year for peaches. Most have been dry & mealy. Columbia Blossom is the exception. Juicy & flavorful, though a bit small. New Seasons has them. 230
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Injured hiker rescued near Triple Falls today: www.kptv.com/2026/09/07/h...kptv.comHiker rescued near Triple Falls in northeast Multnomah CountyMultnomah County first responders rescued an injured hiker near Triple Falls on Monday. 020
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Hooded ladies' tresses (Spiranthes romanzoffiana) is an uncommon orchid growing in wet places such as prairies & meadows at all elevations to timberline in the Gorge. It's hard to find except on high slopes around Mt. Hood. Native Americans used it to treat venereal disease ... 281
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 06/09/2026A painted lady (Vanessa cardui) nectars on one of my zinnias. 0103
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 06/09/2026Hood River Bridge closures planned starting 9/21. portofhoodriver.com 010
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 05/09/2026On 9/2/26, OHA reported 2 new COVID deaths in Oregon; the total is now 10,975. A fall wave is now underway, with increasing wastewater levels in many cities & a jump to 8% test positivity from near zero in late spring. Hospitalizations are at 0.4 per 100,000 compared to a ... 1114
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 03/09/2026OSU study finds high lead levels near the Troutdale Airport. I know 2 people nearby with anemia. Coincidence? www.opb.org/article/2026...opb.orgOregon State University study finds elevated lead levels near regional airportsThe study looked at air quality surrounding regional airports near Hillsboro and Troutdale, two of the top three lead emitters in Oregon. 020
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 02/09/2026Asters are a common late summer & early fall flower in the Gorge. They are great pollinator plants & many will grow in your garden. This one is likely alpine aster (Aster alpigenus), growing in meadows above 3,000 ft. A comma anglewing is nectaring on it. 070
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 28/08/2026One overlooked factor that could be affecting the mathematical & financial disadvantages men experience is CTE from high school & college football. A new study is finding impairment, even in young adults. www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...pbs.orgNew study reveals widespread signs of brain trauma among former NFL playersAt least one in four NFL players has CTE when they die, according to a new study that examined the brains of former pro players. CTE is a brain disease thought to be caused by years of sustained head ... 033
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026The administration that calls itself “pro-life” is causing innocent children to die in Afghanistan by cutting off USAID assistance: www.pbs.org/newshour/sho...pbs.orgA look at the devastating impact of USAID cuts in rural AfghanistanIt's been 18 months since the Trump administration made cuts to foreign aid. One of the countries hardest-hit is Afghanistan. The five years since the U.S. withdrawal have been grim for the people the... 032
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 27/08/2026A fire has started along WA SR-14 near Wishram. Evacuations are underway. share.watchduty.org/i/117714?ts=...share.watchduty.orgWatch Duty - Wildfire Maps & AlertsReal-time information about wildfire and firefighting efforts nearby 020
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 24/08/2026The fall webworm (Hyphantria cunea) is spinning nests on cottonwood & alder trees in the Gorge right now. They are especially noticeable along I-84 between Troutdale & Cascade Locks. The caterpillars turn into a night-flying moth ... 292
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 22/08/20262 related stories: Starting Sunday, Trimet will enact sweeping service cuts to ease a $300 million shortfall, mainly from declining ridership: www.opb.org/article/2026... 2nd, Prosper Portland spent $19 million on the now-demolished Centennial Mills building, with nothing to show ...opb.orgTriMet to enact sweeping service cuts amid a massive budget shortfallSurging costs and stagnating ridership have forced Oregon’s largest transit agency to shrink some of its rail and bus services. 120
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 21/08/2026Yesterday, OHA reported no new COVID deaths in Oregon; the total is still 10,973. Hospitalizations are at 0.4 per 100,000, double the national average. COVID is active in OR. Wastewater levels are low, but test positivity is up significantly. A friend just tested positive. 061
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 21/08/2026At high elevations, mountain ash (Sorbus scopulina or S. sitchensis) is beginning to show fall color. This one has a captivating pattern of green veining & magenta, something I've never seen before. 3101
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 21/08/2026I usually post about gathering huckleberries this time of year. However, this is the worst season in memory. I don't recommend going; leave what's left for the wildlife. In Montana, officials are recommending this. www.montanarightnow.com/missoula/ber...montanarightnow.comBerry shortage around Montana brings more bear encountersMissoula, Mont. — A weak wild berry season across the state has pushed bears and other foragers into more human-populated areas. 151
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 16/08/2026I belong to 3 public radio stations: @opb.org, KWSO, & KSJD. OPB is relentless in sending out renewal requests, the others don't. One of the main reasons a lot of stations struggle is that they don't remind people to renew. OPB should help other stations by letting them use their... 120
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 15/08/2026The avalanche lily, Erythronium montanum, lives in subalpine forests & meadows above about 2800 ft. in the west & central Gorge. While it grows in shade, it can be spectacular after a fire in open areas. Mt. Hood is seen in the distance. 2309
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 12/08/2026A common wood nymph (Cercyonis pegala) has an interesting survival strategy of playing dead when it senses a threat. 081
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 09/08/2026Milbert's tortoiseshell (Aglais milberti) is a spectacular butterfly in the Gorge flying in mid-to-late summer. Its larval food plant is nettles, which are very common but in recent years the butterflies have been hard to find. There's no data yet indicating why this is so. 150
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Current FIRMS imagery of the Grasshopper Fire. NIFC reports the state IMT is standing down. Given the looks of this infrared signature, I'm not sure that's a good idea. 030
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 06/08/2026Grasshopper Fire update: 34,659 acres, 19% contained, 1,264 personnel. inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-pub... 020
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 05/08/2026Current satellite timelapse shows smoke from the Grasshopper Fire drifting both to the SE at upper levels & through the Gorge to the west at lower altitude into Portland. Fires in northern WA are really picking up. 030
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 05/08/2026The Grasshopper Fire is a mess. It looks like it crossed Hwy. 35 moving westward, unless the hotspots are backburns. Mt. Hood Meadows has evacuated. A lot of prime recreational land has been burned, including Flag Point Lookout & Lookout Mtn., one of my favorite butterfly spots. 171
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026If you're a client of Rich's Tree Service in Gresham, their email was hacked this morning & an email went out to customers from them with an attached Excel spreadsheet. Delete this email and do not open the attachment. 000
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 04/08/2026Smoke from the Grasshopper Fire is aimed directly at Portland. There's a Red Flag Warning in effect for the western Gorge through Wednesday night. Also applies to southern Willamette Valley. forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.ph... 161
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 03/08/2026The Grasshopper, Shingle, Green Mountain, & Hagen fires are the major ones in eastern Oregon today. This week, winds will reverse & create hot, smoky conditions in the Willamette Valley with forecasted highs near 100 on Wednesday. 021
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 02/08/2026Fire weather watches & red flag warnings are in effect for areas east of the Cascades Crest in OR/WA: www.weather.gov/wrh/fire?wfo... 010
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 02/08/2026So sad. I've been to that lookout many times. Another loss due to the Forest Service's lack of a sound fire management plan with public review. 021
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 01/08/2026On 7/29/26, OHA reported 1 new COVID death in Oregon; the total is now 10,973. Hospitalizations remain low at 0.2 per 100,000, the same as the national average. Wastewater levels are mostly plateaued except for The Dalles, Newport, Woodburn, & Grants Pass. 031
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Smoke from the Grasshopper Fire SE of Mt. Hood yesterday. 031
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 31/07/2026Washington's Mt. St. Helens at sunset yesterday, with a veil of orange wildfire smoke. 030
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026This isn't just a neighborhood coffee shop closing. Portland's doom loop is the direct result of incompetent government hell bent on catering to white-collar, rich residents at the expense of the middle class. www.oregonlive.com/business/202...oregonlive.comDaimler Truck will shut Portland factory, lay off 375 and move production to the East CoastThe decision to shutter the factories ends 84 years of truck manufacturing in Portland, dating to Freightliner's founding in 1942. 130
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026There will be a work party at the Gorge Discovery Center on Sunday, 8/2 to remove invasive weeds in their wildflower plot. From 10 am - 1 pm. Please RSVP. Barbara Robinson has maintained the plot for years, but recent fires have allowed invasives to get established. 021
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 30/07/2026Mario needed treatment for a wound he got in a fight with another cat. My vet was booked out, but there's a new vet urgent care in South Hillsboro, & they had same-day appointments & did a great job. Check out sprucevet.com He's doing fine.sprucevet.comSpruce Veterinary Urgent Care | Urgent Veterinary Care in Hillsboro, ORSpruce Veterinary Urgent Care provides low stress, urgent veterinary services for dogs and cats in Hillsboro and the Portland metro area. Book an appointment for your pet's urgent medical needs. 270
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 28/07/2026Current satellite view of OR/WA with FIRMS infrared. The big action right now is mostly central OR from Warm Springs to John Day. Lots of road closures, check if you're going out. 042
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 27/07/2026City of Portland to launch curbside recycling spy program to check bins for non-recylables: z100portland.iheart.com/featured/por... Scary privacy implications. If you have confidential material, place in bin underneath enough items to prevent inspection, burn it, or bag & put in trash.z100portland.iheart.comPortland Starts Recycling Check Program | Z100 Portland | Portland Local NewsThe City of Portland is starting a pilot program where city contractors will check recycling bins for wrong items, and then let residents know about it. 051