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In a first, Oregon officials find mosquito that can transmit deadly viruses in southern Oregon
For the first time, Oregon health officials have found a type of mosquito in the state that can transmit deadly viruses. The Oregon Health Authority announced Thursday that it had found Aedes aegypti mosquitoes in Jackson County as part of its regular mosquito surveillance. “Aedes aegypti mosquitoes are a concern in the United States because […]
Heat advisory affecting Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon Sunday
A heat advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Thursday at 12:44 p.m. valid for Sunday between 5 a.m. and 9 p.m. for Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon. The weather service states, "Hot conditions with temperatures up to 95 degrees expected. This will pose a moderate risk of heat-related illness."
Feds giving West Coast states $100 million to create zero-emission truck fueling network
Oregon, California and Washington are getting a major boost from the federal government to advance the shipment of goods by zero-emission trucks on Interstate 5. The U.S. Department of Transportation is giving the three states $102 million to create a network of charging and fueling stations to power battery and hydrogen-fuel cell semitrucks, according to […]
Oregon Labor Day Weekend Forecast: Rising Temperatures and Possible Thunderstorms
Pendleton, OR – A warming trend is set to begin Friday, leading to a hot Labor Day weekend with potential weather disruptions. Temperatures will increase starting Thursday, with highs reaching the mid-80s. By Sunday, highs could soar to 102°F, making it the hottest day of the weekend. According...
Nearly $1B for taxpayers, but caution in latest state revenue, economic forecast
Oregonians can expect to see a nearly $1 billion tax credit, or kicker, in 2026, according to state economists. The kicker tax credit goes into effect when the actual state revenue exceeds the forecasted revenue by at least 2%. An amount is then returned to the taxpayers through a credit on their tax returns. The latest Oregon quarterly revenue and economic forecast released Aug. 28, shows the state legislature will...
OSU Oregon Coastal Futures Project recognized
A transdisciplinary team of Oregon State University researchers, Extension specialists and students dedicated to helping coastal communities adapt to natural hazards has been recognized as one of four regional winners of the Outreach Scholarship W.K. Kellogg Foundation Engagement Award. The Oregon Coastal Futures Project is one of four regional award winners announced today by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU). The winners will compete for the C. Peter Magrath Community Engagement Scholarship Award, the top honor nationally for this type of initiative. The...
Out-of-state law firms boost campaign cash of 2 Democratic statewide candidates in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Out-of-state law firms have boosted the campaign cash of two Democratic candidates running for statewide offices in Oregon. Law firms largely headquartered on the East Coast have given more than $170,000 to Dan Rayfield, the Democratic nominee for attorney general, and over $40,000 to Elizabeth Steiner, the Democratic nominee for treasurer, Oregon Public Broadcasting reported. According to the news outlet, the firms specialize in class-action lawsuits that Oregon is in a unique position to file. Similar donations have marked the races for the two statewide offices for roughly the past 15 years, according to OPB, as the Oregon Department of Justice and State Treasury can decide which law firms represent the state in such class-action suits.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely to appear on Oregon ballot, despite dropping out of presidential race
A lawyer for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. asked a state appeals court Wednesday to restore him to New York’s presidential election ballot, even though he has suspended his campaign. A state judge knocked Kennedy off the state’s ballot earlier this month, ruling that he had falsely claimed to live...
Winter is Coming: To Areas Of Oregon & Washington
The time of year that many of us dread is about to hit, and hit hard!. No, I’m not talking about “Pumpkin Spice” everything (although that’s not far off). I’m talking about WINTER! The first cold snap! Jack Frost is paying his yearly visit!. Depending...
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