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25-05-2025
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What's open and closed in Oregon on Memorial Day? See the list
Memorial Day is on May 26 and honors the U.S. military members who died serving their country. The federal holiday is observed on the last Monday of May and was originally known as Decoration Day. The date was believed to have been designated at the end of May to utilize the flowers that are typically in full bloom in the U.S. during that time. Here's what to know about what's open and closed on Memorial Day in Oregon. Memorial Day is one of 11 federal holidays recognized in the U.S. and is observed on the last Monday in May. This year, Memorial Day falls on May 26. No. The stock market will not be open on Memorial Day. According to Investopedia, trading activity takes place in U.S. markets Monday to Friday but is subject to holiday schedules. Local and state offices will be closed on Memorial Day, including courts. Emergency services, like police, fire and ambulances, will be staffed. Many banks typically close on federal holidays. Chase, U.S. Bank, Wells Fargo, Citizens and Umpqua are among some of the financial institutions that observe Memorial Day, according to their holiday calendars. All Oregon Department of Motor Vehicle offices will be closed on Memorial Day, according to the DMV. All post offices will be closed on Memorial Day, and there will be no regular mail service, according to the U.S. Postal Service. Public schools and universities are closed for Memorial Day. Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@ or on X at @GinnieSandoval. This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Are banks, schools open or closed in Oregon on Memorial Day?
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20-05-2025
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Where did Oregon rank on US News & World Report's list of best states in US?
Oregon was ranked 35th on U.S. News & World Report's list for the 2025 best states in the U.S. The digital media company conducted a study determining which U.S. states were the best based on each state's health care, education, economics, infrastructure, public safety, government, environment, and opportunities. The state's ranking was a drop from its 2024 ranking as the 31st best state in the U.S. According to the study, Oregon stretches more than 98,379 square miles and has a population of around 4,272,371. The study found that 47% of Oregonians are college educated. It noted the state's overall median income is $45,295. Oregon's gross domestic product is $331 billion and is among the most trade-dependent states, U.S. News & World Report said. "The state's greenhouse and nursery products, cattle and calves, milk, hay, grass seed and wheat also generate significant revenue," the report said. Oregon ranked fifth for infrastructure, 17th for health care, 22nd for fiscal stability, 37th for economy, 39th for opportunity, 41st for education, 44th for natural environment and 44th for crime and corrections. Oregon's highest ranking was for infrastructure, which looked at a state's use of renewable energy, the quality of its roads and bridges, and its residents' access to high-speed internet. Oregon's lowest ranking was for crime and corrections, which looks at corrections and outcomes and public safety. U.S. News & World Report calculated its rankings for the 2025 best states in the U.S. by evaluating the performance of each state using 71 metrics across eight categories. Each category was weighted based on three years of national survey data. To see U.S. News & World Report's full methodology, go to Here is U.S. News & World Report's full list of the 2025 best states in the U.S. No. 1: Utah No. 2: New Hampshire No. 3: Idaho No. 4: Minnesota No. 5: Nebraska No. 6: Florida No. 7: Vermont No. 8: South Dakota No. 9: Massachusetts No. 10: Washington No. 11: Colorado No. 12: North Dakota No. 13: North Carolina No. 14: Iowa No. 15: Connecticut No. 16: Virginia No. 17: Wisconsin No. 18: Delaware No. 19: New Jersey No. 20: Maryland No. 21: Georgia No. 22: New York No. 23: Wyoming No. 24: Rhode Island No. 25: Kansas No. 26: Montana No. 27: Maine No. 28: Hawaii No 29: Texas No. 30: Arizona No. 31: Missouri No. 32: Tennessee No. 33: Indiana No. 34: Nevada No. 35: Oregon No. 36: Illinois No. 37: California No. 38: Ohio No. 39: Kentucky No. 40: South Carolina No. 41: Pennsylvania No. 42: Oklahoma No. 43: Michigan No. 44: Arkansas No. 45: Alabama No. 46: West Virginia No. 47: New Mexico No. 48: Mississippi No. 49: Alaska No. 50: Louisiana Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@ or on X at @GinnieSandoval. This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon ranked 35th on US News & World Report list for best US states
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20-05-2025
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Where did Oregon rank on US News & World Report's list of best states in US?
Oregon was ranked 35th on U.S. News & World Report's list for the 2025 best states in the U.S. The digital media company conducted a study determining which U.S. states were the best based on each state's health care, education, economics, infrastructure, public safety, government, environment, and opportunities. The state's ranking was a drop from its 2024 ranking as the 31st best state in the U.S. According to the study, Oregon stretches more than 98,379 square miles and has a population of around 4,272,371. The study found that 47% of Oregonians are college educated. It noted the state's overall median income is $45,295. Oregon's gross domestic product is $331 billion and is among the most trade-dependent states, U.S. News & World Report said. "The state's greenhouse and nursery products, cattle and calves, milk, hay, grass seed and wheat also generate significant revenue," the report said. Oregon ranked fifth for infrastructure, 17th for health care, 22nd for fiscal stability, 37th for economy, 39th for opportunity, 41st for education, 44th for natural environment and 44th for crime and corrections. Oregon's highest ranking was for infrastructure, which looked at a state's use of renewable energy, the quality of its roads and bridges, and its residents' access to high-speed internet. Oregon's lowest ranking was for crime and corrections, which looks at corrections and outcomes and public safety. U.S. News & World Report calculated its rankings for the 2025 best states in the U.S. by evaluating the performance of each state using 71 metrics across eight categories. Each category was weighted based on three years of national survey data. To see U.S. News & World Report's full methodology, go to Here is U.S. News & World Report's full list of the 2025 best states in the U.S. No. 1: Utah No. 2: New Hampshire No. 3: Idaho No. 4: Minnesota No. 5: Nebraska No. 6: Florida No. 7: Vermont No. 8: South Dakota No. 9: Massachusetts No. 10: Washington No. 11: Colorado No. 12: North Dakota No. 13: North Carolina No. 14: Iowa No. 15: Connecticut No. 16: Virginia No. 17: Wisconsin No. 18: Delaware No. 19: New Jersey No. 20: Maryland No. 21: Georgia No. 22: New York No. 23: Wyoming No. 24: Rhode Island No. 25: Kansas No. 26: Montana No. 27: Maine No. 28: Hawaii No 29: Texas No. 30: Arizona No. 31: Missouri No. 32: Tennessee No. 33: Indiana No. 34: Nevada No. 35: Oregon No. 36: Illinois No. 37: California No. 38: Ohio No. 39: Kentucky No. 40: South Carolina No. 41: Pennsylvania No. 42: Oklahoma No. 43: Michigan No. 44: Arkansas No. 45: Alabama No. 46: West Virginia No. 47: New Mexico No. 48: Mississippi No. 49: Alaska No. 50: Louisiana Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@ or on X at @GinnieSandoval. This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Oregon ranked 35th on US News & World Report list for best US states
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06-05-2025
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Can you see the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in Oregon? Time, what to know
This week, the Eta Aquarids annual meteor shower will reach its peak. The Eta Aquarids meteor shower began on April 20 and is known to peak in early May. This year, it will become most active beginning on the evening of May 5 and into the early morning on May 6. Here's what to know about the meteor shower and the best times to watch. This year, the Eta Aquarids are set to peak May 5-6 during the hours between midnight and dawn as Earth passes through the densest part of Halley's cosmic debris, according to the American Meteor Society. The Eta Aquarids meteors have an hourly rate of approximately 10 meteors and are known be seen as "Earthgrazers," or long meteors that appear to skim the surface of the Earth's horizon, according to NASA. The meteor shower is located in the Aquarius constellation and can be viewed in both the Northern and Southern hemispheres. Between May 5-6, Oregon is predicted to have mostly clear skies, with a 1-28% chance of cloud cover beginning at 11 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. Oregon is home to seven dark sky places including: Oregon Outback, eastern Lake County - International Dark Sky Sanctuary Sisters - International Dark Sky Community Antelope - International Dark Sky Community Prineville Reservoir State Park - International Dark Sky Park Cottonwood Canyon State Park - International Dark Sky Park Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve: International Dark Sky Park Sunriver - International Dark Sky Development of Distinction Additionally, Crater Lake National Park was recently ranked the No.1 best national park in the United States for stargazing. Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@ or on X at @GinnieSandoval. This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: When is the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in Oregon? Time, what to know
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26-04-2025
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Fanged deep-sea fish washes up on Oregon Coast. What to know about longnose lancetfish
A mysterious deep-sea fish known for having a serpent-like body and sharp fang-like teeth washed up on a Seaside beach April 22. The Seaside Aquarium received a call about a barracuda-like fish that was found along a Seaside beach. It was discovered to be a longnose lancetfish, a deep-sea fish measuring approximately 5 feet long with large eyes and a gaping mouth full of fang-like teeth. According to the Seaside Aquarium, there isn't much known about the fish, but they see a handful of them wash up along the Oregon Coast every year during the spring and summer months. "We know they range from the southern Bering Sea to Chile and occupy surface waters down to 6,000 feet," the Seaside Aquarium said in a social media post. "We also know that they are not picky eaters, they are known to eat over 90 different species of marine life, including each other, and unfortunately, are attracted to plastics." Whenever a longnose lancetfish washes ashore, it presents the aquarium with an opportunity to study their stomach contents. The fish's unique feeding habits and poor stomach digestion can lend insight into how the marine food web changes and help scientists understand any changes that occur due to events like El Nino or La Nina, according to the Seaside Aquarium. Contents found in this fish's stomach include fish, squid, octopus beaks and plastic bits. Ginnie Sandoval is the Oregon Connect reporter for the Statesman Journal. Sandoval can be reached at GSandoval@ or on X at @GinnieSandoval. This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Longnose lancetfish washes up on Oregon Coast beach in Seaside
