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Supercell thunderstorm hits Oregon and Idaho, damaging properties and starting wildfires
A severe storm hit Nyssa, Oregon and central Idaho Wednesday afternoon, leaving a trail of significant damage to crops, homes and power lines. Wildfires have also been reported. Supercell thunderstorms are rare in Idaho but when they do happen, they can bring strong winds, large hail and in some cases,...
Soon! This Is The Massive Food Company Announces Closure of Oregon Plant
WFCN – Well Done! According to sources, a large food manufacturer is currently closing a plant in Oregon, which would result in the loss of more than 330 jobs. According to Campbell Soup, two plants will close and one will go smaller. In an effort to increase the competitiveness...
MAGA tilt in southern Oregon may not be tightly locked down
Conservative southern Oregon, often an afterthought for many other Oregonians, may be the most politically dynamic large area in Oregon. Few other areas show as much potential for political change. Consider a couple of large Medford-area events just a few miles apart and on the same day, June 22. The Jackson County Fairgrounds was dominated […] The post MAGA tilt in southern Oregon may not be tightly locked down appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Feds pay less than $1 an acre to Oregon counties in lieu of taxes
(The Center Square) - Oregon will get $30.1 million in Payments in Lieu of Taxes funding from the federal government this year. Since local governments cannot tax federal lands, the federal government provides them with PILT payments to help cover costs associated with maintaining federal land. “Public lands are a treasure in rural Oregon, but they must not prevent communities from having the resources they need to pay for quality...
Man shot by deputy outside Kaiser Permanente Sunnyside Medical Center
A man was shot by law enforcement outside a Clackamas hospital Friday night after he allegedly rammed multiple patrol cars with a stolen vehicle. The suspect was taken to a hospital and is reportedly in stable condition, officials said.
Linn County authorities investigating two-vehicle crash that hospitalized two with serious injuries
TANGENT, Ore. – Linn County authorities are investigating a crash involving two vehicles that rolled over multiple times on Thursday afternoon, according to the Linn County Sheriff’s Office. Linn County Sheriff Michelle Duncan said that the LCSO’s dispatchers received several 911 calls beginning at 2:43 p.m. on June...
Restaurant Roundup: New West Salem barbecue sandwich shop, dumpling food truck and more
In Restaurant Roundup, Em Chan shares some local restaurants' latest updates. Have a question for a restaurant you'd like Chan to look into? You can send her your inquiries at echan@gannett.com. Angry Dumpling ...
Crushing defeat reveals shocking truth about Utah Royals vs Portland Thorns
Ah, Utah Royals FC! That team that makes you believe in the impossible, even when the numbers say otherwise. Last Friday's match against Orlando Pride was a real massacre, but, as they say, "what doesn't kill you makes you stronger". And the Royals will need a lot of strength to face the Portland Thorns this weekend.
Oregon Health Authority issues measles advisory
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) and county public health officials are investigating two cases of measles in a single Clackamas County household. One household member, an unvaccinated adult, was confirmed to have measles Friday, June 14. The individual developed a rash June 11. While the time range of the exposure is believed to be between May 19 and June 4, the specific location of the exposure, which occurred in Marion County, is unknown, suggesting there may be other, unreported measles cases in Oregon, according to...
Bond could benefit Chemeketa in Woodburn, Brooks
A bond measure headed for the November ballot could stand to benefit the Chemeketa Community College annexes in both Woodburn and Brooks, pending approval by voters around the region. Other anticipated initiatives include improved parking at all Chemeketa facilities and overall improved career and technical education. Chemeketa spokeswoman Marie Hulett noted that if the measure passes, the new bond rate will remain the same as the expiring 2008 bond rate,...
Myriad change in Newberg schools personnel follows in wake of budget crisis
The Newberg-Dundee school district is undergoing near unprecedented personnel changes after it was revealed it is facing a nearly $2 million shortfall in the 2023-24 school year and more than $12 million in the following year. Amid calls for his resignation, embattled superintendent Stephen Phillips was placed on medical leave and is not expected to return until August. Thereafter, the district’s school board announced that retired former Superintendent Paula Radich had volunteered to helm the ship over the next few months in order to address...
Sen. Ron Wyden visits new Parrott Creek residential treatment campus under construction in Oregon City
Among bulldozers and construction crews, Sen. Ron Wyden visited Oregon City on Monday, June 24 to tour the new Parrott Creek Youth Residential Treatment Campus. Wyden was joined by two teens currently residing at Parrott Creek’s temporary campus and several members of the Parrot Creek staff: Executive Director Simon Fulford, residential program manager Leah Lamb and campaign director Robbie Leggett. Parrott Creek Child and Family Services is an Oregon City...
Alert: Tainted Food Sent To Washington May Paralyze Or Kill You
The Food & Drug Administration has warned about shellfish harvested here in the Pacific Northwest - from Oregon and Washington. Warning concerns certain Shellfish from Oregon and Washington. The FDA has a new warning about oysters and bay clams from several harvesting locations, here in the Northwest:. Food Network New...
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