Chris Carvalho
@gorgepulse.bsky.social
News, photography, analysis, and commentary on the Columbia Gorge and the environment. Rectal cancer survivor. Voice of marginalized Gorge communities.
Yesterday we finished balsamroot planting for the season and were rewarded with a stunning sunset with Mt. Hood on the center-right horizon. I brought hot chocolate to celebrate, and with the chilly temperature it was just what I needed.
December 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Yesterday we finished balsamroot planting for the season and were rewarded with a stunning sunset with Mt. Hood on the center-right horizon. I brought hot chocolate to celebrate, and with the chilly temperature it was just what I needed.
Bald eagles have returned to the Gorge. 2 good places to see them are The Dalles Dam & the Balfour-Klickitat wayside park in Lyle, WA.
December 28, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Bald eagles have returned to the Gorge. 2 good places to see them are The Dalles Dam & the Balfour-Klickitat wayside park in Lyle, WA.
After a stinging referendum signature drive, Oregon Democrats consider repealing the state transportation funding bill to avoid it becoming a major issue in the November election: www.wweek.com/news/state/2...
Confronted by a Grassroots Backlash, Democrats Consider Repealing Unpopular Gas Tax Hike
Repealing the controversial bill could deprive Republicans of a powerful campaign issue in an election year.
www.wweek.com
December 27, 2025 at 2:52 AM
After a stinging referendum signature drive, Oregon Democrats consider repealing the state transportation funding bill to avoid it becoming a major issue in the November election: www.wweek.com/news/state/2...
Merry Christmas from the Gorge! Whether or not you celebrate, the values of peace, gift giving, & good will to all are worthy of practicing & upholding in the region. Speak up when you see those values being violated. The Gorge will reward you in infinite measure.
December 25, 2025 at 11:05 PM
Merry Christmas from the Gorge! Whether or not you celebrate, the values of peace, gift giving, & good will to all are worthy of practicing & upholding in the region. Speak up when you see those values being violated. The Gorge will reward you in infinite measure.
I got a new printer–I mean, a new box for Mario.
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I got a new printer–I mean, a new box for Mario.
A winter sunset can light up the dark gray basalt cliffs in the east Gorge, making them look like they've been set on fire.
December 20, 2025 at 6:40 PM
A winter sunset can light up the dark gray basalt cliffs in the east Gorge, making them look like they've been set on fire.
The Historic Columbia River Highway is closed between Larch Mtn. Rd & Vista House due to a landslide. tripcheck.com
December 20, 2025 at 6:18 PM
The Historic Columbia River Highway is closed between Larch Mtn. Rd & Vista House due to a landslide. tripcheck.com
On Wednesday, December 17, OHA reported 8 new COVID deaths; the total is now 10,930. 5 were reported the prior week. Hospitalizations are at 0.3 per 100,000 as of 11/29. Wastewater data shows a increased viral levels in Bend, Tryon Creek, Lincoln City, & Corvallis.
December 20, 2025 at 12:38 AM
On Wednesday, December 17, OHA reported 8 new COVID deaths; the total is now 10,930. 5 were reported the prior week. Hospitalizations are at 0.3 per 100,000 as of 11/29. Wastewater data shows a increased viral levels in Bend, Tryon Creek, Lincoln City, & Corvallis.
KPTV reports that The Dalles Airport today had its wettest day since records began in 1948 with 2.14” of rain.
December 19, 2025 at 7:30 AM
KPTV reports that The Dalles Airport today had its wettest day since records began in 1948 with 2.14” of rain.
Reposted by Chris Carvalho
Scientists have created a new protein-based gel that can regenerate damaged tooth enamel. The material mimics a natural process to regrow enamel mineral structure inside holes and cracks. This technology could prevent decay and treat sensitive teeth.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
New Bio-Inspired Gel Helps Tooth Enamel Grow Back
THURSDAY, Dec. 18, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Dental appointments may get easier and less painful soon. Scientists have developed a revolutionary gel that can repa
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December 19, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Scientists have created a new protein-based gel that can regenerate damaged tooth enamel. The material mimics a natural process to regrow enamel mineral structure inside holes and cracks. This technology could prevent decay and treat sensitive teeth.
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
www.healthday.com/health-news/...
Intermittent heavy rain is passing through the Gorge now. Be alert for local flooding & hazardous conditions on roads.
December 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM
Intermittent heavy rain is passing through the Gorge now. Be alert for local flooding & hazardous conditions on roads.
Excellent fact check of the president's speech yesterday. You'll need 2 cups of coffee to get through it all. www.factcheck.org/2025/12/fact...
FactChecking Trump's Rapid-Fire Prime-Time Address - FactCheck.org
President Donald Trump blitzed through a prime-time address to the nation on Dec. 17, but while short, Trump's speech contained a number of inaccurate or misleading claims, many of which he has repeat...
www.factcheck.org
December 19, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Excellent fact check of the president's speech yesterday. You'll need 2 cups of coffee to get through it all. www.factcheck.org/2025/12/fact...
The Hood River Bridge at sunset yesterday on a balsamroot planting trip. The town of Hood River is on the left, and Bingen is on the right.
December 15, 2025 at 12:27 AM
The Hood River Bridge at sunset yesterday on a balsamroot planting trip. The town of Hood River is on the left, and Bingen is on the right.
Washington's Mt. Adams rises behind an aspen grove at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
December 13, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Washington's Mt. Adams rises behind an aspen grove at Conboy Lake National Wildlife Refuge.
Reposted by Chris Carvalho
Mosier, Oregon
"Impeach Dozy Don" 🇺🇸
"Impeach Dozy Don" 🇺🇸
Getting a lotta love & a few middle fingers in little 'ole #Mosier Oregon on December 7th, 2025. #visibilitybrigade
December 13, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Mosier, Oregon
"Impeach Dozy Don" 🇺🇸
"Impeach Dozy Don" 🇺🇸
Parents outraged as Corbett school principal delays reporting to County Sheriff of student circulating AI-generated nude image of another student:
katu.com/news/local/c...
katu.com/news/local/c...
Corbett families question administration's delayed reporting of nude AI image of student
Amid concerns over delayed police reports of an AI image depicting a student naked, questions remain on the timeline of when the incident was reported.
katu.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Parents outraged as Corbett school principal delays reporting to County Sheriff of student circulating AI-generated nude image of another student:
katu.com/news/local/c...
katu.com/news/local/c...
Raul Malo, leader of The Mavericks, dies at 60 from colon cancer. Please get screened; thanks to the Affordable Care Act colonoscopies are covered.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Raul Malo, frontman of band the Mavericks, dies aged 60
The musician, who led the Grammy-winning band, had been receiving treatment for colon cancer
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Raul Malo, leader of The Mavericks, dies at 60 from colon cancer. Please get screened; thanks to the Affordable Care Act colonoscopies are covered.
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
www.theguardian.com/music/2025/d...
Mario has it cushy. The rain is so bad today that he’s opted for the bed instead of going out for his morning walk.
December 9, 2025 at 6:58 PM
Mario has it cushy. The rain is so bad today that he’s opted for the bed instead of going out for his morning walk.
Columbia coreopsis or golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria v. atkinsoniana) is one of the few winter blooming plants in the Gorge. It grows in sandy or gravelly riverbanks. Native Americans used the plant as a ceremonial chant lotion. The root was used as a life medicine, & ...
December 9, 2025 at 12:13 AM
Columbia coreopsis or golden tickseed (Coreopsis tinctoria v. atkinsoniana) is one of the few winter blooming plants in the Gorge. It grows in sandy or gravelly riverbanks. Native Americans used the plant as a ceremonial chant lotion. The root was used as a life medicine, & ...
Cool clouds from today’s atmospheric river that look like ferns.
December 6, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Cool clouds from today’s atmospheric river that look like ferns.
Federal environmental approval has been granted for the replacement of the Hood River Bridge. The project isn't ready to build yet, as a $532 million federal grant application is still in progress.
hoodriverbridge.org/project-upda...
hoodriverbridge.org/project-upda...
Record of Decision: Federal Approval Marks Major Milestone Toward a New Hood River-White Salmon Bridge — Hood River Bridge Replacement Project
(English/Español) The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority today announced that the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has formally issued its Record of Decision (ROD), marking a major mileston...
hoodriverbridge.org
December 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Federal environmental approval has been granted for the replacement of the Hood River Bridge. The project isn't ready to build yet, as a $532 million federal grant application is still in progress.
hoodriverbridge.org/project-upda...
hoodriverbridge.org/project-upda...
Senators from western states with Democratic delegations wrote a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee chairs, Susan Collins (R-ME) & Patty Murray (D-WA) asking for emergency funding for wildfire recovery in the Gorge that the Trump Administration is withholding. (Oregonian, 12/2/25, p. A4)
December 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Senators from western states with Democratic delegations wrote a letter to Senate Appropriations Committee chairs, Susan Collins (R-ME) & Patty Murray (D-WA) asking for emergency funding for wildfire recovery in the Gorge that the Trump Administration is withholding. (Oregonian, 12/2/25, p. A4)
Lots of organizations are asking for donations on Giving Tuesday. Below is a list of ones that work in the Gorge & are worthy of your support. If you don't see one listed, that's because they practice bigotry & exclusion of marginalized people. (links in ALT)
December 3, 2025 at 12:17 AM
Lots of organizations are asking for donations on Giving Tuesday. Below is a list of ones that work in the Gorge & are worthy of your support. If you don't see one listed, that's because they practice bigotry & exclusion of marginalized people. (links in ALT)
Word to the wise: Portland General Electric used to have a grace period for paying your electric bill. As of this month, it appears to be gone. Be careful about paying your bill to avoid the extra charge.
December 1, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Word to the wise: Portland General Electric used to have a grace period for paying your electric bill. As of this month, it appears to be gone. Be careful about paying your bill to avoid the extra charge.
In rare years, the Gorge can have fall color displays rivaling New England's. This one appears in the National Geographic book "Life in Color." Fujichrome Velvia 100 4x5 exposure #BelieveInFilm
November 30, 2025 at 11:44 PM
In rare years, the Gorge can have fall color displays rivaling New England's. This one appears in the National Geographic book "Life in Color." Fujichrome Velvia 100 4x5 exposure #BelieveInFilm