Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026On Sept. 30, OHA reported 3 new COVID deaths in Oregon; the total is now 10,979. Hospitalizations are at 0.9 per 100,000, compared to a national average of 0.7. Wastewater levels are the highest of the past year, with many cities reporting sustained increases & 10% test positivity statewide. 063
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026livestock, possibly due to its ability to lower blood pressure. It's also a natural deterrent to the Colorado potato beetle & the larval food plant for 2 butterfly & 3 moth species including the northern checkerspot (Chlosyne palla). See journals.sagepub.com/doi/pdf/10.1... 010
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026& flu. Finely mashed leaves were inserted into cavities to relieve toothache. Modern research has found the plant is a source of natural rubber. Commercial use is under study. Other important compounds include diterpenoids, flavonoids, & polyacetylenes. The plant is toxic to ... 110
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 04/10/2026A Mormon metalmark nectars on rabbitbrush, Chrysothamnus viscidiflorus, one of the late-season bloomers in desert areas of the east Gorge. Native Americans used the flowers to make a yellow dye. The roots were used as chewing gum. A decoction of the plant was taken for colds ... 140
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 02/10/2026I got the senior flu vaccine, Fluad 2026-2027. I don’t know what others they have. So much for zero side effects this year. Had chills last night, feel a bit wiped out today, 99° fever. 100
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 02/10/2026Got flu & Nuvaxovid shots today at CVS. Easy appointment process, waited about 5 minutes. It was also free. Nuvaxovid has minimal side effects compared to mRNA, & superior immunity. Highly recommended. 180
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026I challenge Pete to a pull-up contest. This old, bearded weirdo will whip his sorry ass. 001
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026the effort & its significance for improving habitat in the Gorge. We do it anyway, because the Gorge itself knows & it rewards us in its own way that we feel in our hearts, something very few people ever experience. 191
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 01/10/2026We 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 ... 1152
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 · 23/09/2026Service to remove it. They have also sent work crews to help. This is the kind of collaborative work that keeps the Gorge's ecosystem intact & wondrous for future generations. 1100
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 · 23/09/2026Have you noticed that Nick Schifrin, reporter for PBS News, has been sick on air for at least a month now? He's interviewing people unmasked in the studio. 000
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 · 18/09/2026It's a bit pricey to adopt one, but government has done so little to help them that I'm doing what I can to step up. It will be amazing to watch this butterfly migrate and see every stop along the way. 010
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 17/09/2026trackers that transmit a signal to mobile phones, similar to the way AirTags work. If you want to follow along, download their app and follow monarch ID: WR133 PLEXI. You can also donate to have your own monarch tracked! The tech will teach us loads about their migration journey. 051
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 · 12/09/2026Tell me more! If they're out, I can put it in my calendar for next year. 000
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 · 11/09/2026New Seasons gets them. Sometimes they can be found at Fred Meyer. 001
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 10/09/2026I’m not a fan of Maryhill, but it might be that some grocers get riper peaches from them. I like Stemilt’s peaches better. 110
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 · 08/09/2026Esther N. Matu, Johannes van Staden, "Antibacterial and anti-inflammatory activities of some plants used for medicinal purposes in Kenya." Journal of Ethnopharmacology, Volume 87, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 35-41, ISSN 0378-8741, doi.org/10.1016/S037....doi.orgRedirecting 021
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 08/09/2026There is at least one reference indicating antibacterial & anti-inflammatory activity for another species in the genus found in Kenya & used for medicinal purposes there ... 140
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 · 24/08/2026which is why you don't see much after the caterpillars munch the tree leaves & pupate. They seldom affect tree health, so there's no need to spray them. If a tree is suffering, cut off the nests & give the tree water if conditions are dry. Fact sheet: www.oregon.gov/odf/Document... 030
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 · 22/08/2026show it's serious about delivering affordable homes & can do it without fleecing taxpayers. 000
Chris Carvalho @gorgepulse.bsky.social · 22/08/2026for it: katu.com/news/local/w... The agency has a portfolio of rundown, unoccupied buildings it's unable to renovate. The common thread? Transit can't survive without affordable housing & thriving businesses. It makes no sense to dump more money into Trimet until the city can ...katu.comSix failed deals, 24 years and $19 million: Inside Portland’s Centennial Mills sagaPortland taxpayers owned Centennial Mills for 24 years as redevelopment stalled, deals fell apart and the site deteriorated. Prosper Portland cited costly challenges; a 2024 sale ended the saga. 100