Oregon mussels died at alarming rates this summer. Researchers don't know why opb.org - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from opb.org Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
While the ocean is still too cold for a swim, Oregon beaches offer other popular activities for beachgoers to enjoy while soaking in the spring sunshine. Thanks to the state’s multitude of agate-friendly beaches, agate hunting is a popular hobby along the Oregon Coast.
In other news, cattle ranchers express concerns with the state's water quality plan; industrial hemp makes the list of Oregon's top commodities for the first time; and more.