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American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Urinates, Exposes Himself
In part of a string of recent events, another airplane incident has occurred. This time it features a lewd passenger on a flight who was later taken into custody. The aircraft was headed to Chicago from New Hampshire. Then passenger Neil McCarthy exposed himself, according to a report from PEOPLE.
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.
D’Aquila’s goal in the 85th gives the Thorns a 1-0 win over the Wave
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Izzy D’Aquila scored in the 85th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Wave in the National Women’s Soccer League. The victory snapped a three-game winless streak for the Thorns (8-5-3). D’Aquila broke through in the waning minutes of regulation, celebrating by making peace signs with her hands and playfully sticking out her tongue. This weekend’s games are the last for the NWSL before a break for the Olympics.
Fans cheer on Portland Thorns at Providence Park despite heat for 1-0 win against San Diego
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - As temperatures climbed into dangerous territory Friday, fans of the Portland Thorns climbed the steps of Providence Park to support their team. “We’re excited and the girls are excited. We brought our team up from Salem to see the Thorns win,” said Josh Kerr, who was standing in the shade outside the stadium waiting for game time. “It’s 102 degrees out so you got to find any shade you can until you get inside.”
July 4: Welcome to two communities celebrating the day
A cool morning gave way to a much warmer afternoon, but that didn’t deter folks in Canby and Molalla from enjoying a little Independence Day cheer. In fact, for many, the weather was secondary to simply getting out, saluting America and letting the July 4 spirit wash over everyone and everything. “It’s just pretty special to be out here today and enjoying some holiday magic,” said Stephen Hanson, of Canby....
NWS: Excessive heat alert extended through Monday
The National Weather Service out of Portland has extended the ‘Excessive Heat Warning‘ along the Willamette Valley through Monday, July 8. Dangerously hot temperatures are expected to take much of the Pacific Northwest through the start of next week. Afternoon and early evening temperatures will likely climb into the triple-digits on Friday and continue through Monday, July 8. Even after the excessive heat warning ends Monday evening, temperatures will still...
150-year-old historic Wilkes House demolished amid preservation efforts in Banks
A 150-year-old historic house came crumbling down Friday, July 5, in Banks, marking the latest chapter in a battle between preservation and development in rural Washington County. Cars stopped and residents watched on the side of the road as an excavator tore down the historic Wilkes House — a home built by the first permanent Euro-American settlers in the area who trekked the Oregon Trail in 1845. The site’s fate...
A dangerous heat wave is scorching much of the US. Weather experts predict record temperatures
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A slow-moving and potentially record-setting heat wave is spreading across the Western U.S., the National Weather Service said, sending many residents in search of a cool haven from the dangerously high temperatures. The Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the U.S. are also sweltering, with oppressive heat and humidity expected to last through Saturday.
Surfers have safety advice as heat drives crowds to Oregon's treacherous ocean waters
NEWPORT, Ore. (KATU) — Triple-digit temperatures in the cities mean one thing on the Oregon coast, people are going to be flocking out to enjoy some reprieve from the heat. But don’t let the water's seemingly calm appearance fool you. Every year the Oregon, Washington and northern California coastlines take two or three lives when people get swept out to sea.
Cascade Lifestyle Group Ranks as No. 1 Small Team in Oregon for Coldwell Banker Bain
The Cascade Lifestyle Group led by Kristi Kaufman and Catherine Scanland, Coldwell Banker Global Luxury Property Specialists and real estate brokers affiliated with the Bend office of Coldwell Banker Bain, has ranked as the No. 1 small team in Oregon for Coldwell Banker Bain based on their 2023 sales volume.
Hiker hit by falling rock near Bonneville dam
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - A woman was hit by a falling rock while she was hiking near the Bonneville Dam on Friday, according to authorities. According to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office, the hiker was less than a mile up the trail at Wahclella Falls. A caller to...
Beaverton extends cooling shelter operations through Monday as high temperatures remain
With high heat continuing in the forecast, Beaverton is extended its cooling center operations at least through Monday, July 8. The Beaverton City Library (12375 S.W. Fifth St.) and the Murray Scholls Branch (11200 S.W. Murray Scholls Place, Suite 102) will remain open the public during normal hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday at the main branch; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday at Murray Scholls (closed...
1870s Oregon farmhouse torn down for proposed water treatment facility
Despite preservationists’ efforts, the 1870s Wilkes House, which was one of Washington County’s rare surviving Oregon Trail homes, was torn down Friday to make way for the city of Banks’ water treatment plant to serve the proposed 30-acre Sunset View at West Banks residential and commercial development.
LIST: Daytime cooling centers in Portland, Vancouver, Salem metro areas amid heat wave
Daytime cooling shelters are opening up across the Portland, Vancouver and Salem metro areas on Friday amid an ongoing heat wave across the region, which is expected to see triple-digit temperatures starting Friday.
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