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Excessive heat warning prompts two different Oregon, Washington county responses
Multnomah County announced on Thursday that daytime cooling shelters will open in Portland and Gresham on Friday as temperatures are forecasted to peak to the triple digits amid an excessive heat warning issued by the National Weather Service.
WinCo Settlement: Claim Up to $200 in Portland Surcharge Case
WinCo customers in Portland, Oregon, have an opportunity to claim compensation in a settlement concerning alleged surcharges on non-grocery items. The popular grocery store chain, with locations nationwide including Portland, has agreed to a substantial $3.365 million settlement to address claims of unauthorized fees imposed between June 1, 2019, and May 8, 2022.
Washington County provides no-turn-away shelters for heat wave
Washington County has activated inclement weather shelters that will open their doors to anyone seeking shelter during the heat wave expected to last from the Fourth of July through the middle of next week. These beds supplement the Washington County emergency shelter program for homeless residents, which currently offers 440 beds or rooms to meet a variety of household needs including families with children, veterans, youth and medically fragile individuals. ...
Heat affects overhead wires, causing MAX delays
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — As temperatures neared 100 in Portland Saturday afternoon, TriMet reported many of their MAX lines are or may be experiencing delays. An overhead wire near PSU Urban Center and SW 5th and Mill caused a disruption mid-afternoon, officials said. However, TriMet said they couldn’t confirm this was a heat-related issue.
Can I Somehow Sic the City on My Neighbors Who Preserve “Their” Parking on the Street?
My neighbors always leave their bins and even put cones out to preserve “their” parking in front of their house. Can I somehow sic the city on them and avoid any actual conversation on my part? —Passive-Aggressive in Portland. It’s something of a cliché to say that...
City Council renews homeless contract with Multnomah County
Multnomah County is one step closer to sheltering the homeless after Portland City Council voted to approve a partnership between the city and the county on Wednesday, July 3.. The choice to continue funding the Joint Office of Homeless Services came as a surprise for some after representatives for the city and county have blamed each other for not doing enough. “This intergovernmental agreement is the result of over a...
Muslim Woman Forced to Remove Hijab in Multnomah County Jail
Following a protest in support of Palestine at Portland’s Grand Floral Parade last month, Serine Abuelhawa was among eight protesters arrested. Abuelhawa, a Muslim woman, was taken into custody at the Multnomah County Jail, where she was instructed to remove her hijab in front of male deputies. For religious reasons, she initially refused, which led to a tense interaction, a traumatizing day, and a possible civil rights violation.
Demolition abruptly ends campaign to save historic farmhouse in Banks
BANKS, Ore. — On Friday morning, an excavator roared to life in Banks, Oregon near the historic Wilkes House. Soon, the mechanical arm reached through the siding, gutting the 150-year-old structure. It was a sight Jennifer Newton hoped she’d never see. “It sat here for 150 years and...
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