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Advocates urge Washingtonians to vote 'no' on initiative that would allow people to opt out of WA Cares
SEATTLE — Over 100 organizations and advocates voiced their concerns and urged Washingtonians to vote against Initiative 2124, a measure that would allow people to opt out of the state's long-term care insurance program. Initiative 2124, or I-2124, would allow people to opt out of WA Cares, according to...
Exhausted Hotshot Fire Crews Watch As Washington Burns
The Pioneer Fire in the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest has expanded to 15,757 acres, 14% contained. Firefighters have been working diligently to protect the community of Stehekin through strategic firing operations. These controlled burns, conducted about 8 miles southeast of Stehekin, have created a buffer zone by removing dry and dead ground fuels.
Heated MultCo. Board meeting raises questions on deflection center transparency
Multnomah County Commissioners are raising concerns about a soon-to-be-opened deflection center, saying the process for selecting the location by Board Chair Jessica Vega Pederson lacked transparency.
Multnomah County Is Looking to Buy or Rent Hotel Rooms
Multnomah County is in the market to rent more blocks of rooms or buy additional hotels outright to shelter homeless people, according to a solicitation to owners obtained by WW. Real estate broker CBRE sent the letters on behalf of the county on June 11. “We are requesting your expression...
Closed-door sessions on Multnomah County’s post-Measure 110 plans draw pointed pushback
Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson on Tuesday rebuffed a call from a fellow commissioner to allow the public to participate in meetings to plan for a post-Measure 110 response for recriminalizing small amounts of drugs. Vega Pederson said the “leadership team” she convened has opted to work behind closed...
Two more hikers fall at Oneonta Creek Trail
Two more hikers had to be rescued after slipping down a steep embankment at a popular Columbia River Gorge trail. At 6 p.m. Monday, July 15, Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a 911 call from a hiker who reported he and a friend, both adult males, had fallen while recreating at Oneonta Trail. The pair had fallen about 1.5 miles from the trail head into Oneonta Creek, with one of the hikers suffering a laceration to the head. ...
Former Multnomah County Commissioner Loretta Smith launches bid for Portland City Council
Loretta Smith, a former Multnomah County Commissioner who has long eyed a return to elected office, said that she will run for Portland City Council this fall, ending months of speculation. After two unsuccessful City Hall bids in 2018 and 2020, Smith, 59, will attempt a third under Portland’s new...
From a ventriloquist to Ninja Turtles, the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo is sure to entertain
The Columbia County Fair and Rodeo is not just about horses, 4-H activities and sweet and savory fair food, it’s about entertainment that will satisfy the entire family. Mary Ann Guess, secretary and treasurer of the fair board, said some performing acts are new, while some are returning favorites. “We try to change out our entertainment every couple of years,” Guess said. ...
Multnomah County has its first measles case
Multnomah County public health officials are investigating one case of measles in an unvaccinated young child with recent travel to an area with measles activity. The news broke Tuesday, July 16. The child and the child’s family recently spent time abroad in a country where measles is more common, county officials said. Public health officials...
Westside Bike Happy Hour draws a crowd, will be a recurring event
Turns out if you just go up and over the hills west of Portland and into Washington County, enthusiasm for better bicycling is bubbling up everywhere you look. That energy was on full display last night at the inaugural Westside Bike Happy Hour that took place across the street from Beaverton City Hall.
2 young boys seriously injured in Deschutes Co. crash on way to soccer tournament
DESCHUTES COUNTY Ore. (KPTV) - A Portland youth soccer community is asking for help after two young players on their team were involved in a serious crash over the weekend near Bend. While 8-year-old Diego is home recovering, 9-year-old Anthony is in the hospital and fighting for his life. “We’re...
DMV Patrons Are Pissed Off By the Restroom at Mall 205
ADDRESS: 9900 SE Washington St. WHY IT’S EMPTY: Tenants aren’t happy. Earlier this month, WW devoted its cover story to examining the fate of Portland’s most famous zombie mall, Lloyd Center. It’s been repurposed as a hub for Portland’s burgeoning DIY scene after its owners slashed tenants’ rent.
Don Johnson Jr., former high school football coach, Ducks recruiting coordinator dies
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A former Portland area high school football coach, as well as an Oregon Ducks football recruiting director, Don Johnson Jr., has died at the age of 49. His son, a collegiate wide receiver who last played at UT Martin, confirmed the news via social media on Tuesday morning.
‘Can’t solve everything’: What are authorities doing to stop repeat graffiti on I-84?
State and local officials are coordinating efforts to combat graffiti on I-84 after taggers targeted the section of Portland freeway one day after a massive cleanup effort had been completed.
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