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Oregon voters will face few ballot measures this fall
Oregonians will likely decide just four or possibly five ballot measures this fall as only a pair of citizen-led initiatives appear to have garnered enough signatures by Friday’s deadline. Proponents of an effort to give every state resident roughly $750 annually from increased corporate taxes submitted 168,854 unverified signatures...
Portland Trail Blazers Announce Vegas Summer League Roster
The Portland Trail Blazers released their roster for 2024 Vegas Summer League via their social media account. The roster features some of Portland’s regular season roster members, back in Vegas for a little more seasoning. But the Blazers also will bring in prospects trying to find their way onto an NBA roster.
STIMSON UPGRADING FOREST GROVE MILL
Stimson Lumber Co., Portland, Or., will invest $50 million adding a new high-speed sawmill line at its Forest Grove, Or., facility. The investment at the 95-year-old sawmill marks a significant upgrade and commitment to future operations at the facility and increased potential for private timber owners seeking new market opportunities for smaller-dimension timber, Miller says.
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.
Northwest ecosystems changed dramatically when wolves were nearly exterminated, study finds
Ecosystems in the Northwest were heavily shaped by wolves before they were nearly wiped out of the region, a new study finds. By the 1930s, gray wolves were nearly gone in Oregon and the rest of the West, leading to the multiplication of animals the wolves hunted and creating an imbalance in the environment, researchers […] The post Northwest ecosystems changed dramatically when wolves were nearly exterminated, study finds appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Want a kayak launch along the Tualatin River? Let King City know.
King City officials want residents to weigh in regarding a possible kayak launch access point along the Tualatin River near King City Community Park via a community survey. “Currently, there is a small unmaintained wooden dock located south of the gravel parking lot at the park. The city is planning on working to improve that access point and make it easier and safer for folks to get to the river and enjoy it, and we need your feedback,” said an online posting of the project. ...
Court fight tests Washington’s protections for tenants threatened with eviction
When a tenant in Washington faces eviction, it’s possible they can reach a settlement agreement with their landlord that allows them to stay in their home. A state law approved in 2021 bars these agreements from forcing renters to waive certain protections – things like rights to mediation of tenant-landlord disagreements, rent repayment plans, and 14-day eviction notices.
PLEASE NOTE TONIGHT, JULY 6TH, LATER START TIMES!!
Due to the hot temperatures we are pushing things back a little today to try to run the majority of the program after the sun has gone down to make things a little more comfortable for drivers and fans and make things a little easier on the cars!. The schedule...
Operator of unregistered Oregon farm labor camp ordered to pay worker more than $100,000
A farm worker is entitled to more than $100,000 in damages because his employer was not licensed to operate a farm labor camp in Clackamas County and paid the worker only $800 for almost three months of work while subjecting him to harsh conditions and treatment, a federal judge has ruled.
COMMITMENT: 2026 QB Deagan Rose chooses Oregon State
Oregon State is on the board in a big way in the class of 2026, as Clovis (CA) Deagan Rose announced his commitment to the Beavers Friday afternoon. "Thank you to everyone who made this possible! Special thanks to my family and the Oregon State coaching staff". Rose completed 62.5...
Remembering the nine Prineville Hotshots who perished on Storm King Mountain
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — 30 years ago today, 14 firefighters, including nine members of the Prineville Hotshots, lost their lives in the Storm King Mountain fire in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. On July 6th, a dry cold front moved through the area, increasing the winds and activity. The fire quickly...
Prineville fireworks set launch point on fire, providing spectacular show
In Prineville, the 4th of July Fireworks show provided a stark contrast with explosions in the sky and a fire below, caused by the fireworks. Ochoco Viewpoint fireworks show sets launch point on fire, creating wild show. The hillside along the Ochoco Viewpoint near Prineville caught fire during Thursday night’s...
Wildfire breaks out SE of Redmond Airport, south of Highway 126, prompting Level 3 evacuations
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wind-fanned wildfire broke out amid very hot, dry conditions south of Highway 126 and southeast of the Redmond Airport Saturday afternoon, leading to Level 3 GO NOW evacuations for nearby residents and an air and ground attack on the blaze. Incident 353 was reported...
Portland MAX, streetcar service disrupted by electrical outages
PORTLAND, Ore. — Public transportation in Portland's central city saw widespread disruptions on Saturday as both TriMet MAX and Portland Streetcar shut down service due to electrical outages. Portland Streetcar announced shortly after 3 p.m. that it was suspending service for the afternoon due to heat-related power outages "happening...
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