Mark Graves

On Nov. 12, 2024, Salem photographer Brian Stone was dazzled by thousands of starlings performing a magical murmuration over a vineyard ten miles east of Salem, near the Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge.

Multnomah County rat inspections have fallen by more than half since 2019, and county rat experts don't know why.

Our reporters and photographers traveled a lot this year. These are their best images.

A total lunar eclipse is seen from Portland on Wednesday, May 26, 2021.

Hundreds gathered at the The Portland Japanese Garden Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, for the O-Shogatsu (New Year) celebration. 2025 is the year of the snake. The event included activities such as Sumi-e, Japanese ink-wash painting, and a traditional lion dance of Tokyo, performed by Portland Shishimai Kai (Miller Living Room).

Justin Timberlake made a surprise appearance in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Jan. 12, 2025, and joined the Portland Bike Bus as a special guest. Timberlake pedaled with hundreds of people -- mostly children and their families -- about a half mile ride down Northeast Klickitat Street to Alameda Elementary School.

Lawmakers gather at the Oregon Capitol on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025. New and returning House and Senate members were sworn in. Gov. Tina Kotek also addressed state and local leaders with her 2025 State of the State address.

A view of Mount Hood seen from the Southwest Hills Thursday, March 14, 2024.

Migrating bald eagles gather at The Dalles Dam on Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2025. The eagles visit every January and February to search for food drawing birding and raptor enthusiasts.

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at the Battleship Oregon Memorial along the Willamette River in Portland on the evening of January 21, 2025, for The People's Inauguration Day rally and march.