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ODOT issues wildfire travel advisory
After a week of wildfire-related road closures, travelers across Oregon should continue to carefully plan their routes, according to an advisory from the Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT). "Fires are still actively burning near many highways, causing them to close and reopen with little notice," the ODOT advisory states. "With a long, hot summer ahead, wildfire-related disruptions are likely to continue throughout the state making some routes unreliable." For those...
How Clark County Fire District 6 is responding to AMR's chronically late ambulance crisis
CLARK COUNTY, Wash. — For the past couple of years, KGW Investigates has been digging into slow ambulance response times across the Portland metro. When there's an increase in calls for help, combined with difficulty hiring paramedics, it all adds up to a "Level Zero" — or when there's no ambulance to respond in an emergency.
Pacific Pediatrics to host Community Health Fair in Woodburn
Pacific Pediatrics announced that it is hosting a Community Health Fair through Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic from 2 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 1475 Mt. Hood Ave., Woodburn. This is billed as a family event that will include immunizations, well-child checks, $10 physicals and information on Pacific Pediatrics services. There will also be free food and drinks and a variety of activities, including a photo booth, face painting, bubbles, sidewalk chalk and raffle prizes. For information, visit Yakima Valley Farm Workers Pacific Pediatrics Health Fair event.
At Albany homeless site, the end is near
Given the reports last week on conditions in “Marvin’s Garden,” it was clear that Albany’s designated camping site for homeless people would have to be shut down. On Monday morning, City Manager Peter Troedsson told me in an email that a decision had not yet been made.
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers. When you read about serial killers, some are reclusive while others are surprisingly extroverted and one such serial killer from Washington State even went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. The I-5 Killer Was Only Convicted Of One...
Thousands of WA households eligible for $200 credit on their electric bills
State officials rolled out a program Monday providing a one-time $200 credit on electricity bills of up to 675,000 low- and moderate-income households in Washington. Funded with proceeds from the state’s auction of pollution credits, it’s the most visible investment yet from the Climate Commitment Act, a 2021 law that critics say is driving up […]
Downtown Salem development: Where key 2024 projects stand
Several projects underway promise to continue changing the landscape of downtown Salem. A Statesman Journal story looking at key 2024 downtown projects highlighted the Rivenwood Apartments, the former city hall site and pit at High Street, the Block 50 spot once home to UGM and a parcel of land near Pringle Creek in...
Washington County has a 'fair' day
On the final day of the 2024 Washington County Fair, fair-goers showed out in force to take advantage of their final chance to enjoy the festivities Sunday, July 28. Lines weaved around the fairgrounds as patient thrill-seekers waited to take a seat on the Zillerator, the Yo-Yo and a number of other gravity-defying rides. Meanwhile, families gathered at the mainstage to watch and dance as Edna Vasquez Mariachi performed. Clutching...
New chair, vice chair elected by PCC board
New leadership is coming to the Portland Community College Board of Directors in the 2024-25 academic year. Kristi Wilson, of Hillsboro, was elected chair, while Mari Watanabe will serve as vice chair, as announced Monday, July 29. "I am excited about the journey ahead and the opportunity to serve the PCC community in a new capacity," Wilson said in a press release. "I look forward to continued work with our...
Hops Weekly: Hot Hillsboro takes five of six games with visiting Vancouver
Don’t look now, but the Hops are getting hot. After a dismal start to the season’s second half, Hillsboro took five of six games with visiting Vancouver this past week and have won eight of their last 10. Offensively, the Hops were led by Jose Fernandez (.444) and Manuel Pena (.375) who combined to go 14-for-34 in five games against the Canadians, and were two of four Hillsboro hitters to...
Forest Grove's Archy De La Rosa overcomes and shines at U.S. Marine Corps 16U Nationals
If facing the top high school wrestlers in the nation wasn’t enough, Forest Grove’s Archy De La Rosa was confronted with another level of adversity at the U.S. Marine Corps 16U Nationals in Fargo, N.D., on July 12-20. De La Rosa, the 6A runner-up at 113 pounds as a freshman last season, had to battle through a bout of food poisoning. “I was throwing up all day and night,” he...
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