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Around the State of Oregon

Opening doors to dental care for Oregon veterans

For a long time, veterans who didn’t qualify for federal VA dental benefits or the Oregon Health Plan (OHP) had limited or no access to dental care, leaving many to delay appointments, live with pain and infection, or skip routine checkups.

Oral health plays a big role in overall health because problems like gum disease can affect the rest of the body, including the heart. Keeping teeth and gums healthy supports whole-body well-being and can help lower the risk of other health issues.

National Invest in Veterans Week (March 1-7) gives us a chance to recognize the many ways veterans strengthen our communities. It also reminds us that supporting veterans means making sure they can access the care they need to stay healthy. One important way Oregon is doing that is by making it easier for veterans to get dental care.

Oregon Health Authority launched the Veteran Dental Program in 2023 to address this need. Veterans who earn a monthly income of up to $5,320 for an individual or up to $11,000 for a family of four may qualify. The program offers services like cleanings, fillings, extractions, dentures and emergency care. Best of all, eligible veterans don’t pay for covered services. It’s making a real difference – more than 4,300 individuals are already enrolled in the program and 892 veterans received dental care in 2025.

Dr. Nakeia Council Daniels, Director of the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs, says this kind of access is long overdue. “Oral health is health care,” she explains, “and for many veterans—especially aging veterans—dental care has been one of the most significant gaps in access to services. We are helping ensure that veterans who may not qualify for federal VA dental benefits still have access to essential preventive and restorative care, such as dentures.”

If you’re a veteran—or if you know a veteran—now is a great time to learn more about the Oregon Veteran Dental Program. You can find details about eligibility, covered services, and how to get started by visiting OHA’s OHP DentalOnly Programs webpage.

 

Oregon, along with 21 other states, has granted GoFundMe a two-week period to demonstrate that the fundraising platform is not engaging in the plagiarism of donation web pages or collecting “tips” from contributors.

State Attorney General Dan Rayfield, together with 21 other Attorneys General, has collaborated with charitable regulators to send a letter to the fundraising platform, insisting that it reveal all unauthorized donation web pages and provide comprehensive information regarding the recipients of the donations.

Additionally, they are requesting that GoFundMe clarify how its donation web pages appear in internet search results and to assess whether tips and other fees should be redirected to the charities.

 

A volunteer assistant volleyball coach in the Lebanon Community School District has been charged with enticing a minor after allegedly sending sexually explicit messages to a student, according to police reports.

Alyssa Joan Baker, 20, from Sweet Home, is facing accusations of transmitting “explicit and inappropriate” messages in 2025 to a volleyball player she had previously coached that same year, as stated by Lebanon police.

The police did not disclose the age of the student to whom Baker purportedly sent the messages, only indicating that Baker had served as a coach for students in the Lebanon Community School District.

The messages were discovered by a parent of the student, who subsequently notified the police on October 31.

Authorities also mentioned that the volleyball season had concluded, and Baker was no longer serving as a volunteer coach at the time the investigation was initiated.

 

Salem, Oregon – Emma Keen, a high school junior at Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem, is Oregon’s 2026 Poetry Out Loud champion.

Keen received the top score at Saturday’s Poetry Out Loud State Contest, held at Salem’s Historic Grand Theatre. She will now represent Oregon at the Poetry Out Loud National Finals, to be held April 27-29 in Washington, D.C.

Bena (Bee-nah) Rodecap, a senior who attends Grant High School in Portland, was named runner up. Rodecap would be invited to represent Oregon in the national competition should Keen be unable to attend.

Since 2005, over 4.5 million high school students across the nation have participated in Poetry Out Loud. The program in Oregon is made possible by the National Endowment for the Arts, the Oregon Arts Commission and jurisdictional arts agencies.

Keen, who is student body president at Oregon School for the Deaf, decided to participate in Poetry Out Loud with the encouragement of her educator, Gayle Robertson. She chose to recite “Low-Tide,” by Edna St. Vincent Millay, “From One Who Stays” by Amy Lowell and “I am Like a Leaf” by Yone Noguchi.

“I am so grateful for this experience,” Keen said after being named champion. “I loved having my family here to support me. It’s been really amazing.”

 

Ocean Shore Permitting process Rule Advisory Committee extended

SALEM, Oregon—Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will extend a Rule Advisory Committee (RAC) convened last fall to review ocean shore permitting and update rules to implement HB 2925 (2025).

The committee will continue to discuss topics including application requirements and processing, emergency and general authorizations, enforcement and fees.

Rule Advisory Committee meetings began in December 2025 and will now continue through July 2026 (remaining meeting dates/times below). The public can watch the livestream on YouTube on OPRD Director’s Office live channel.  A recording will be available after each meeting.

OPRD will be updating rules relating to the ocean shore alteration permitting process for the first time in over twenty-five years. Topics will include application requirements and processing, emergency and general authorizations, enforcement, and fees.

Staff will review feedback from the committee, amend the draft as needed and then open the draft rules for public comment in fall 2026. Staff will review public feedback, amend the draft as needed and then present the rules to the Oregon State Parks and Recreation Commission for adoption in the spring of 2027.

Additional information and recordings will be available on the agency’s rulemaking website. https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/PRP/Pages/PRP-Ocean%20Shore%20Alterations.aspx

Anticipated meeting schedule:

• March 20, 1 – 4 p.m.
• April 24, 1 – 4 p.m.
• May 15, 1 – 4 p.m.
• June 5, 1 – 4 p.m.
• June 26, 8:30 a.m. – noon
• July 28, 1 – 4 p.m.

 

Business Oregon Selects New Arts and Culture Communications Coordinator

SALEM, Oregon — Business Oregon is pleased to announce the hiring of Heidi Hagemeier as the Communications Coordinator for the Oregon Arts Commission and Cultural Trust programming.

Hagemeier brings over two decades of experience in journalism and communications to the role, along with a career-long dedication to storytelling that connects and inspires. Her professional background is rooted in mission-driven work that benefits local communities.
“Heidi brings an incredible ability to craft stories that resonate and inspire,” said Amy Lewin, Director of Arts & Culture. “That talent is exactly what Oregon’s arts and culture sector needs right now to show how creativity drives our economy and strengthens communities. Her experience will help us amplify that message statewide, ensuring cultural programs continue to deliver impact where it matters most.”

Most recently, she served for nearly eight years as the Director of Communications and Visitor Experience at the High Desert Museum in Bend. During her tenure, she oversaw the doubling of the organization’s digital following, guided brand development and played a key role in successful fundraising efforts.

In her new role, Hagemeier will support the Oregon Arts Commission and Cultural Trust in their efforts to sustain and elevate the state’s cultural landscape. She maintains a firm belief that arts and culture are essential for building economically vibrant communities and elevating shared humanity. See more at artscommission.oregon.gov

 

Portland Trail Blazers Statement on State House Passing Senate Bill 1501, To Renovate Moda Center in Portland

 

With the current Oregon Legislative session just about over, Oregon is taking decisive action to safeguard health care access with the approval of HB 4127 in the House.

This legislation guarantees that state funding for Planned Parenthood remains secure, thereby protecting vital services for the residents of Oregon. House Majority Leader Bowman highlighted the significance of the bill in preserving affordable health care access.

The legislation does not include funding for abortion services, which are prohibited by the Hyde Amendment. Instead, it allocates resources for preventive screenings, contraception, and other essential health services for members of the Oregon Health Plan.

Should federal policies obstruct Medicaid reimbursements, HB 4127 guarantees that state funding will bridge the gap, ensuring the continuation of critical health services. The bill is now progressing to the Senate, with the goal of further reinforcing Oregon’s dedication to health care access.

 

Oregon is making progress in supporting the mental health of Veterans through the enactment of HB 4132B in the House of Representatives.

This legislation is designed to improve suicide prevention initiatives and broaden support services. As reported by the Oregon House of Representatives, the state has one of the highest rates of veteran suicides in the country, with a veteran taking their own life every three days.

HB 4132B creates a Suicide Prevention Program within the Oregon Department of Veterans’ Affairs. It strengthens the Veterans Service Officer Program and updates the Bridge Grant Program. Additionally, the bill instructs the Oregon Judicial Department to consider the expansion of Veterans Treatment Courts throughout all judicial districts.

 

Oregon House Approves Immigration Policy Bill

The Oregon House of Representatives has approved Senate Bill 1594, aimed at strengthening how the state handles federal immigration enforcement.

The bill requires state agencies to work with the Oregon Office of Immigrant and Refugee Advancement to update policies tied to Oregon’s sanctuary law. Lawmakers say the goal is to include more input from immigrant and refugee communities and provide clearer, more consistent guidance.

Supporters say some families have avoided public services due to uncertainty about how their information may be shared with federal authorities. The measure is intended to improve transparency, accountability, and trust. 

As the 2026 election approaches, the Oregon Republican Party is set to conduct a gubernatorial debate next month.

The primary candidates vying for the party’s nomination for governor are slated to convene on April 16 in Hillsboro. They are in competition to challenge Democratic Governor Tina Kotek in the upcoming November election.

Among those who have declared their candidacy this year are House Minority Leader and 2022 nominee Christine Drazan, retired professional basketball player and 2010 Republican nominee Chris Dudley, Salem State Representative Ed Diehl, and Marion County Commissioner Danielle Bethell, along with several others.

The Oregon GOP has stated that candidates must fulfill certain criteria to prove their viability and qualify for the debate. These requirements include raising a minimum of $100,000 from at least 250 individual donors, publishing their platform or priorities on an official campaign website, and committing to support the party’s eventual nominee.

 

Springfield Man Sentenced to Over 12 Years in Prison for Federal Hate Crime Violation

A Springfield, Oregon, man was sentenced to federal prison for a federal hate crime after assaulting a victim on the basis of their sexual orientation.

Daniel Andrew McGee, 26, was sentenced to 151 months in federal prison and five years of supervised release.

“The right to live safely in one’s community is a fundamental civil right. The District of Oregon remains committed to combatting hate crimes and protecting that right for all,” said U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon Scott E. Bradford. “While no conviction can undo the harm caused, we hope this sentence will bring some measure of justice to the victim and our community.”

“Hate crimes impact not just individuals, but entire communities,” said Acting FBI Portland Special Agent in Charge Matt Torres. “The FBI works together with our partners to prevent hate crimes from impacting our communities, and every attack on someone because of who and what they are deserves to be acted on by the full extent of the law.” 

According to court documents, on the evening of July 5, 2021, McGee met the victim at the victim’s apartment after communicating on the dating application Grindr, an application originally designed for, and primarily used by, gay men. McGee assaulted the victim over the course of several minutes, striking the victim on the head with a wooden tire thumper and using his hands to try to gouge the victim’s eyes out. The victim sustained life-threatening injuries during the assault, including serious head wounds.

The investigation revealed McGee had been researching and planning the attack for weeks. For at least one month prior to the attack, McGee searched the internet for homophobic and graphically violent anti-gay material. McGee planned for the attack by purchasing the weapon and other materials from Amazon and searching the internet for suggestions on how to get away with murder.

On November 18, 2021, a federal grand jury in Eugene, Oregon, returned a one-count indictment charging McGee with a federal hate crime involving an attempt to kill.

On November 25, 2025, McGee pleaded guilty to count one of the Indictment.

The FBI investigated the case with assistance from the Eugene Police Department. Joseph Huynh, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon and Tenette Smith, Trial Attorney for the Civil Rights Division Criminal Section, prosecuted the case.

 

Oregon Health Authority is urging riders to take safety precautions when using e-scooters and e-bicycles, as new data show a sharp increase in serious injuries associated with these “micromobility” or motorized devices.  

An analysis by OHA’s Injury and Violence Prevention Program (IVPP), using Oregon hospital and emergency department discharge data, shows that e-scooter-related injuries more than doubled in the past 4 years.

Last year alone saw e-scooter and e-bike tally 509 injuries sending riders to hospitals and emergency rooms.

PacifiCorp Ordered to Pay $305 Million for 2020 Oregon Wildfires

An Oregon jury has ordered PacifiCorp to pay $305 million to 16 victims of the state’s 2020 wildfires, part of a class-action lawsuit involving thousands.

The utility has now faced over $1 billion in damages for failing to cut power during a windstorm despite warnings. Appeals are ongoing, and trials for more than 1,000 class members are scheduled for 2026 and 2027. The fires killed 11 people, burned 1,560 square miles, and destroyed thousands of homes.

 

Oregon lawmakers are considering a new bill aimed at regulating flavored nicotine pouches. The legislation seeks to close a loophole that currently allows these products to be sold without the same restrictions applied to other tobacco products.

Health experts warn that despite their different appearance, nicotine pouches carry similar risks of addiction as cigarettes and vaping products. Lisa Fischer, a Tobacco Prevention Outreach Coordinator, emphasized that nicotine is highly addictive and can alter brain chemistry by triggering dopamine release, reinforcing repeated use.

Under current Oregon law, individuals must be at least 21 years old to purchase tobacco products, but that restriction does not currently apply to nicotine pouches.

These smokeless products, which are placed between the gum and lip, have grown increasingly popular in recent years, raising concerns among public health officials.

 

ATRIO Health Plans is currently facing financial challenges, with an outstanding debt of nearly $60 million owed to Asante for services that have already been provided.

This situation has resulted in a notable alteration in network status for ATRIO members. As stated by Asante, starting January 1, ATRIO’s Medicare Advantage coverage will be considered out of network with Asante.

Members are required to take action before March 31 to prevent any disruption in their care, as new routine appointments will not be accessible after this date, with certain exceptions.

Heather Rowenhorst, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Asante, highlighted their dedication to the community, noting that the non-payment from ATRIO has necessitated challenging decisions.

“This decision underscores our commitment to our communities to ensure the sustainability of Asante and health care in southern Oregon,” Rowenhorst remarked.

Members affected by this change have until March 31 to switch their Medicare Advantage plans. Asante provides resources to assist members in continuing care with their existing providers.

 

As of yesterday, both Mt. Ashland Ski Area and Mt. Shasta Ski Park have temporarily halted operations, citing insufficient snowfall in the forecast.

Mt. Ashland suspended operations on Saturday due to elevated temperatures, anticipated rain, and a reported 14 inches of snow at its base.

At Mt. Shasta Ski Park, General Manager Brendan Hickey conveyed the update in a video message, describing it as the update he wished he did not have to provide. Both ski areas urge guests to keep an eye on their websites and social media platforms for updates regarding reopening plans.

 

Total nonprofit hospital community benefit spending rebounded in 2024

After spending less the year before, Oregon hospitals and health systems collectively spent more on free or discounted health care, health education and research, donations and other community benefit activities during the 2024 fiscal year, according to a new Oregon Health Authority (OHA)data brief.

At the same time, fewer individual hospitals and health systems met their state community benefit spending requirements in 2024. 

“Hospitals are essential partners in helping everyone in Oregon lead healthy lives,” said Clare Pierce-Wrobel, director of OHA’s Health Policy and Analytics Division.

“While health care faces many challenges, OHA applauds each hospital’s continued investments in valuable community services like vaccine clinics and blood pressure management workshops.”

Nonprofit hospitals are required to provide community benefit activities to maintain their tax-exempt status. Just two Oregon hospitals – or about 3% of the state’s hospitals – are for-profit, while about 20% of U.S. hospitals are for-profit.

The state’s nonprofit hospitals spent about $2.2 billion on community benefit activities in 2024, increasing 12.1% from the year before and returning to approximately the same amount as in 2022. This spending had previously decreased 8.7% in 2023, which was the first time it had declined in nearly a decade.

Meanwhile, only 79.4% of Oregon’s nonprofit hospitals and health systems spent enough to meet their unique state community benefit requirement in 2024. In 2023, 97.4% did.

Charity care is small portion of hospital expenses

The vast majority of statewide hospital community benefit spending continues to be unreimbursed care, or health care for which hospitals are not reimbursed enough to fully cover costs. In 2024, 76.5% of total hospital community benefit spending – $1.7 billion – was unreimbursed care.

Most of that– about $991.9 million– was for unreimbursed care provided to Medicaid enrollees, followed by $308.7 million for community health services that were provided at a loss, and $299.3 million for free or discounted care provided to low-income patients, which is also known as charity care.

Charity care has remained a consistently small portion of total operating expenses at Oregon hospitals. Charity care made up 1.5% of all hospitals’ combined operating expenses in 2024, compared to a low of 1.2% in 2023 and a high of 2.0% in 2019.

About 23.5% of Oregon hospitals’ total 2024 community benefit spending – $525.9 million – involved direct spending. That included $313.7 million to educate doctors, nurses and other health professionals, $104.3 million to conduct health research, and $28.1 million to make cash or in-kind donations.

Nearly 80% of hospitals met state targets

Since 2022, state law has required Oregon’s nonprofit hospitals to spend a minimum amount on community benefit activities. OHA assigns each hospital or health system a unique spending floor based on their historic spending and financial performance. Spending floors are updated every two years and typically grow as a hospital’s total expenses increase.

In 2024, 79.4% of the state’s nonprofit hospitals and health systems met their minimum community benefit spending targets. That was a substantial drop from 2023, when 97.4% of hospitals met their spending floors, and 2022, when 92.1% did. Individual hospital or health system spending ranged from 69.9% to 1,057.3% of their assigned community benefit spending floor in 2024.

More information is available on the OHA Hospital Community Benefit Reporting webpage, including aninteractive dashboard that allows users to compare collective and individual hospital community benefit spending over time.

 

Oregon is currently facing a significant housing crisis, and recent legislative measures have ignited debate.

Senate Republicans assert that a vital bill designed to decrease construction expenses for affordable housing was obstructed by Democratic leaders in the Senate.

Senate Bill 1566, introduced by Sen. Dick Anderson and Rep. Vikki Breese-Iverson, aimed to reduce costs by 10-20% for affordable housing initiatives. The legislation sought to clarify exemptions from prevailing wage regulations for privately owned developments.

The bill was anticipated to facilitate the creation of 1,300 units in the Eugene Waterfront region and provide housing for homeless veterans. Senate Republican Leader Bruce Starr condemned the decision, stating, “Oregonians always lose when politics takes precedence over people.”

 

Rural communities throughout Oregon are set to receive approximately $49 million in back payments from the federal government, which local leaders assert will aid in stabilizing vital services.

This funding consists of retroactive payments from the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Secure Rural Schools bill, which was reauthorized in the previous year.

Rural communities throughout Oregon are set to receive approximately $49 million in back payments from the federal government, which local leaders assert will aid in stabilizing vital services.

This funding consists of retroactive payments from the U.S. Forest Service as part of the Secure Rural Schools bill, which was reauthorized in the previous year. The funds can serve as a crucial support system for schools, public safety, and wildfire preparedness.

 

Congressman Cliff Bentz is proposing new legislation that has the potential to transform the management of millions of acres of timberland in Western Oregon.

The proposed bill centers on areas known as O&C lands, which encompass over two million acres of federally managed forests arranged in a checkerboard pattern across 18 counties in Western Oregon.

These lands were originally associated with a railroad land grant from the 1800s, later coming under federal management. A law enacted in 1937 designated them for sustained-yield timber production to benefit local communities.

Bentz’s initiative aims to modify that law to reaffirm timber harvesting as the primary objective for these lands.

 

As March approaches, anticipation is growing for Lakeview’s annual Irish Days celebrations.

This cherished tradition will commence with dinner at the Lakeview Elks Lodge on the evening of Friday, March 13. Guests who present an O’Button will receive a $2 discount on their dinner.

O’Buttons are available for purchase at the Lake County Chamber of Commerce in Lakeview. The dinner on Friday will feature the crowning of both the grand and wee leprechauns, along with a performance by the Sagebrush Echoes. Dan Michaelson has been named this year’s grand leprechaun.

The Wee Leprechaun will be selected through a drawing this Friday. The festivities on Saturday will begin with breakfast at the Eagles Lodge prior to the Irish Days Parade.

The parade lineup is scheduled for 10 a.m., with the parade itself starting at 11 a.m. Additionally, the Eagles Lodge will offer a potato bar lunch; diners can enjoy a $2 discount on lunch with an O’Button.

 

Beginning on March 30, 2026, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) will discontinue the waiver of parking fees at an additional 22 day-use parks.

Currently, a day-use parking permit costs $10 for residents of Oregon and $12 for out-of-state visitors, and it is valid for the entire day of purchase at any state park in Oregon. Access to the parks remains complimentary for those who walk, bike, or utilize public transportation.

Visitors arriving by car can present valid parking by displaying a current hangtag from camping at an Oregon State Park or a valid 12 or 24-month parking permit. Additionally, visitors who acquire parking permits online or through parking QR codes can link their license plates to the valid payment.

At present, OPRD mandates a day-use parking permit at 46 parks and waives parking fees at over 150 parks throughout the state. The selection of the 22 additional parks was based on the amenities and features that necessitate maintenance and operation, including restrooms, trails, paving, irrigation, boat ramps, and more.

The revenue from parking fees contributes to the maintenance and operation costs, ensuring that these facilities remain available for all visitors.

 

Oregon State Parks to hire seasonal Park Rangers, Park Ranger Assistants

SALEM, Oregon— Oregon State Parks is hiring seasonal Park Rangers and Park Ranger Assistants for positions across the state for the 2026 season.

Hiring starts as soon as this month and runs through June with new positions listed on a rolling basison the website. The positions last anywhere from four to nine months. Most seasonal staff work April through September, but some start as early as this month or work as late as December.

Seasonal staff help visitors access world-class experiences and ensure clean and safe park areas for everyone to enjoy. Duties include janitorial work, landscape maintenance, visitor education and visitor services.

Salaries start at $20.28 per hour for seasonal assistants and $23.79 for seasonal rangers. Both positions include comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans for employees and qualified family members. The positions also include paid sick leave, vacation, personal leave and 11 paid holidays per year. Student workers, ages 16 and older, who are enrolled in high school start at $20.27 or more per hour, depending on experience.

Several of Oregon State Parks’ top leaders started their careers as seasonal employees, including all three Region Directors.

“We are focused on developing an engaged workforce by partnering with staff on career development, investing in skill building and fostering a culture of belonging. Whether you’re here for a season or your entire career, you make a difference in protecting and promoting Oregon’s special places,” said interim Director Stefanie Coons.

Seasonal staff gain valuable skills working with experienced Park Rangers at parks around the state. Positions are available in Oregon’s coastal areas, scenic valleys, and mountain regions, offering opportunities to work in some of the most beautiful places in the Pacific Northwest.

For more information about current openings, visithttps://bit.ly/oregonparkjobs. If you have any questions or need additional assistance in accessibility or alternative formats, please email Oregon Parks and Recreation Department RecruitingOPRD.Recruiting@oprd.oregon.gov.

(BEND, Ore.) — For millions of years, volcanoes have been the most powerful force in nature. And for many in the West, the impact of volcanoes is forever tied to the May 18, 1980, eruption of Washington’s Mount Saint Helens.

The science, spectacle, and significance behind these massive peaks will soon be at the center of an immersive new exhibition, “Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration,” which will run from Feb. 7, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027, at the 2021 National Medal for Museum and Library Service recipient High Desert Museum in Bend, Ore.

On the heels of the Museum’s recent “Sensing Sasquatch” exhibition – which won the Western History Association’s prestigious 2025 Autry Public History Prize and earned national praise for exploring the Indigenous perspectives of what many call Bigfoot – comes the latest groundbreaking exhibition from the High Desert Museum. Under Pressure will take visitors on an educational, insightful, and thought-provoking journey into the forces that make volcanoes among the most majestic and often misunderstood natural wonders of the world, while exploring their individual stories and temperaments.

“From cultural and historical significance to the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens, the Pacific Northwest and High Desert have a particularly long, complex, and symbiotic relationship with volcanoes,” says Dana Whitelaw, Ph.D., High Desert Museum executive director. “We live in their shadows, recreate on their slopes, and admire their beauty, but it’s the volcanoes’ ability to simultaneously cause destruction and creation that evokes feelings of awe. Under Pressure will provide an immersive and deep exploration.”

Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration, a groundbreaking new exhibition from Oregon’s High Desert Museum.

WHEN:            Feb. 7, 2026, through Jan. 3, 2027

WHERE:          High Desert Museum (Spirit of the West Gallery)

                         59800 US-97, Bend, OR 97702 (map HERE)

COST:              Free with Museum admission or membership

   Active U.S. military and their families, as well as Tribal members, are FREE with ID

Among the highlights that visitors to Under Pressure can expect to encounter include:

• Engage the senses through interactive displays and exhibits, including volcanic rocks and a volcanic hazard map, to learn about cutting-edge volcano research.
• Hear stories and learn the significance of volcanoes to the people of the High Desert region.
• Get to know 4-6 individual volcanoes through biographies that explain the similarities and differences between them.
• Learn about present-day volcano hazards and how lava flows.
• Understand the technologies that scientists use to detect volcanic activity, which allow us to live among volcanoes while also enjoying their many benefits.

“These geologic giants exist all around us, come in all shapes and sizes, and tell a story of our past, present, and future,” says Whitelaw. “With 350 million people living near an active volcano worldwide, the more we understand about volcanoes, the better we can exist alongside them.”

Under Pressure: A Volcanic Exploration runs through Jan. 3, 2027, in the High Desert Museum’s Spirit of the West Gallery. For additional information on exhibitions or to start planning your experience, visit highdesertmuseum.org.

 

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