Bradley W. Parks

Feb 28, 2025 | opb.org | Bradley W. Parks

Nobel Laureate Dr. Linus Pauling in New York City on Jan. 13, 1958. Every year on Feb. 28, Oregon commemorates the life of Linus Pauling, a Portland-born and Oregon State University-educated scientist. Pauling became a well-known figure in Oregon and around the world for his contributions to chemistry, advocacy for nuclear disarmament and (perhaps overly) enthusiastic embrace of vitamin C. Pauling was born in Portland on Feb. 28, 1901.

Feb 4, 2025 | opb.org | Bradley W. Parks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) reacts to a Blazers basket against the Phoenix Suns during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in Portland, Ore. The Blazers won in overtime, marking their eighth victory in the past nine games. Portland center Deandre Ayton sank several clutch free throws in the dying seconds of overtime Monday night to lift the Trail Blazers over the Phoenix Suns 120-117.

Jan 28, 2025 | opb.org | Bradley W. Parks

Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard reacts after a call against the Utah Jazz during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Salt Lake City. Damian Lillard returns to Portland Tuesday night as the Milwaukee Bucks take on the Trail Blazers at Moda Center. This will be the fourth time Lillard has faced off against his former team, the second time in Rip City, since being traded to Milwaukee before the start of last season.

Jul 19, 2023 | opb.org | Bradley W. Parks

Editor’s note: This story first published in 2021. OPB has updated information and resources throughout. Hot and smoky conditions are picking up in Oregon again as summer sets in. Experts and emergency officials have long urged Oregonians to prepare for these extreme events as they become more common. Here are a few tips to stay safe:Where can I find up-to-date fire information? The National Interagency Fire Center keeps a running tally of large wildfires in each state.