Portland in the News: Mega Rare Bird Spotted in Oregon; Historic Salmon Fangs; Repurposing Food Waste & More! | May 2, 2024

Oregon scientists have found that prehistoric salmon had warthog-like fangs.

A rare bird recently spotted in Oregon is the first sighting in US history.

And a local waste company is considering ideas for repurposing food waste.

Here’s a roundup of the goings-on in Portland this week:

• KGW: Portland sustainable waste disposal company eyeing ideas to repurpose food waste

• OPB: A Portland photographer documented Black cowboys across the US for a new book

• KGW8: Why giant prehistoric salmon in Central Oregon had warthog-like fangs

• KOIN: ‘Mega-rare’ bird spotted in Oregon, first reported sighting in US history

• Willamette Week: Online Map Exhibit Digitally Restores Landmarks of Portland’s Historic Black Neighborhood

• KGW: The overcoat in which former Portland Mayor Bud Clark exposed himself to art | Digging for Old

• KOIN: Scattered rain showers will start the month of May around Portland this year

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