Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Happy botched whale corpse disposal day to you and yours. Just last year, Florence Mayor Rob Ward stood in front of a small crowd ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The sight. The scavengers. The smell. These were the main problems Oregonians were facing when a dead sperm whale washed up on a ...

On November 12, 1970, a 45-foot, 8-ton sperm whale washed ashore near Florence, Oregon, posing a major disposal challenge. The Oregon Highway Division decided to blow it up with half a ton of dynamite ...

The grim task of clearing hundreds of washed-up whale carcasses was under way in New Zealand Tuesday, with the beach closed over fears the bodies will fill with gas and explode as they decompose. The ...

Police have blocked off Southeast Ivon Street at César E. Chávez Boulevard this afternoon to serve search warrants at a home. Portland Mayor questions accuracy of Multnomah County homelessness data ...

Balloon, Fort Drum flyover set to boost excitement at Syracuse St. Patrick’s Parade The Syracuse St. Patrick's Parade is Saturday, March 14 at noon. The parade will feature staples plus new additions ...

You've heard of whale watching, in which tourists come from far and wide to see the majestic marine mammals in action. Well, they also apparently don't mind looking at them when they are dead and ...

Explore the unique and fascinating aspects of the ocean that may surprise you! This video takes an entertaining and ...