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.

It's been 54 years since dynamite was used in an attempt to remove a dead whale that washed up on a Florence beach. Crowds gathered ... Linnman reported that Oregon's highway division decided ...

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 ...

The point of impact for the "atmospheric river" over the Pacific Ocean has moved southward, meaning inland flooding concerns ...

has said his inbox comes alive every time a whale washes up on the Oregon coast, keeping his niche celebrity status alive. Over the last few years, locals in Florence have been steadily growing ...

Heceta Head is more than just another lighthouse along the Oregon coast. It also encompasses a beach and some pretty epic ...

FLORENCE, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--America's veterans have a new battlefront. This time, the enemy is garbage—a relentless invader of our landfills, waterways and roads. The Oregon Coast Military ...