Mark Graves is a photojournalist and data visualization specialist for The Oregonian and OregonLive.com. With a focus on local news in Oregon, particularly in Portland, Mark's work combines stunning visual storytelling with data-driven reporting to provide readers with a comprehensive understanding of the stories he covers. His articles cover a wide range of topics, including environmental events, crime, community events, and cultural celebrations.
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By: Mark Graves
Thousands of pumpkin enthusiasts packed the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin, Oregon, Sunday for the annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Costumed contestants transformed enormous humble gourds into operational boats powered by goofy costumed paddlers.
Looking north over Mt. Saint Helen’s crater edge, Mt. Rainer is seen about 50 miles away. Following several recent rim failures, two breaks of large snow overhangs called cornices and
By: Mark Graves
Thousands of pumpkin enthusiasts packed the Lake of the Commons in Tualatin, Oregon, Sunday for the annual West Coast Giant Pumpkin Regatta. Costumed contestants transformed gargantuan gourds into operational boats powered by quirky costumed paddlers. At the same time, spectators clad in costumes ranging from pirates to superheroes, gathered at the edge of the lake.
A four-foot female blue shark washed ashore near Avenue U in Seaside yesterday, November 5, and was recovered by Seaside Aquarium.
By: Mark Graves
Supporters of Portland mayoral candidate Carmen Rubio gather at The Sports Bra in Northeast Portland, Oregon, for her election night on Nov. 5, 2024. Rubio ended up coming in second place loosing to Keith Wilson.
By: Mark Graves
Autumn at Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden located between Reed College and the Eastmoreland Golf Course in Southeast Portland on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024.
By: Mark Graves
The Crystal Springs Rhododendron Garden, nestled in Southeast Portland between Reed College and the Eastmoreland Golf Course, is one of the most distinctive botanical gardens in the city. At 9.5 acres, the garden is also one of the city’s largest – about 3 acres smaller than the Portland Japanese Garden.
By: 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.
By: Mark Graves, Fedor Zarkhin
Multnomah County rat inspections have fallen by more than half since 2019, and county rat experts don't know why.
By: Mark Graves, Jamie Hale, Dave Killen, Sean Meagher, Samantha Swindler, Beth Nakamura, Vickie Connor
Our reporters and photographers traveled a lot this year. These are their best images.
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