A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size. Dry, hot weather is raising the fire risk for ...

In an attempt to solve a “whale-sized” problem, Oregon officials blew up a beached whale with dynamite. What followed was chaos, carnage, and airborne blubber.

Trail Blazers players learn about some unusual occurrences in the state of Oregon.

Tuesday, November 12 denotes a remarkable day in Oregon history: 54 years since a dead whale was infamously blown up on a Florence beach, showering bystanders and cars with whale bits - and ...

Oregon is known nationally for its trees and outdoor recreation, but what about the exploding whale? In November 1970, a dead sperm whale washed up on a beach near Florence on the Oregon Coast.

The public 54th Anniversary Exploding Whale Memorial Celebration is happening Sunday, November 10th from twelve noon to 4 pm at Homegrown Public House and Brewery, 294 Laurel Street in historic ...

On Monday night, Florence Mayor Rob Ward, standing before a small crowd at Exploding Whale Memorial Park, flanked by two people dressed in whale costumes — one dead, the other smiling ...

Oregon's Infamous Exploding Whale Incident Of 1970 In November 1970, an 8-ton sperm whale managed to beach itself off the Oregon coast.

For four games only, the Eugene Emeralds will re-brand and become the Eugene Exploding Whales. Yes, you read that correctly. During April and May, the minor league baseball team said it will take ...