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Portland FBI chief visits Bend, discusses election security
With the general election less than four months away, security is on the minds of voters. FBI Portland field office Special Agent in Charge Doug Olson was in Bend Friday to discuss the agency's efforts for election security. Earlier this year, the FBI held an internal tabletop exercise with state...
Family of Woman Killed in Portland Street Racing Incident Sues City, Agencies for $15 Million
The aftermath of a heartbreaking street racing tragedy that claimed the life of a young mother while she was waiting at a bus stop continues, as her family has filed a lawsuit seeking $15 million in damages from the city of Portland, among other defendants. Ashlee McGill, 26, was tragically killed on August 27, 2022, when a street racing incident turned fatal on Southeast Stark Street and Southeast 133rd Avenue, as stated in KOIN's recent reporting.
More measles cases confirmed in Marion County
SALEM – Public Health officials have confirmed six cases of measles in Marion County since June 17. The most recent cases were announced on July 19 when one adult and one child, both unvaccinated, were diagnosed. Those followed one on July 16 involving an unvaccinated child. There was also an unvaccinated child diagnosed on July 11 and one on July 12 along with the initial one on June 17. There...
Hot weather returns for Saturday across western Oregon and SW Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — More hot weather is on its way for the weekend. KATU has declared a Storm Tracker 2 Weather Alert for Saturday. High temperatures are forecast in the upper 90s in the Portland metro area. “Our upper-level flow will be coming off the land, and we...
Oregon faces long wildfire season as new fires spark and lightning, evacuations mount
Oregon’s wildfire season is off to a busy start, and it's expected to stay that way the rest of the summer, Gov. Tina Kotek acknowledged at a Friday news conference. A whopping 434,821 acres in 30 large wildfires have burned in the state already this season, while 88 evacuation orders and warnings hvae...
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival Pairs Its Playlist With Wine
For three weekends, Willamette Valley Chamber Music Festival will tour Oregon wineries in a celebration of the intimate genre of chamber music. From Aug. 3 to 18, Sokol Blosser Winery, J Christopher Wines, and Archery Summit will serve wines to suit the music being performed. Chamber music, pioneered by artists...
Falls Fire estimated at 114,236 acres on Friday
UPDATE – 7/19 – (From Falls Fire 2024) Please join us for our latest public meeting to learn more about the Falls Fire’s current status. Location: The Grant County Regional Airport – 72000 Airport Road, John Day, OR 97845. In the large conference room. Attend to...
Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns
HILLSBORO – Oregon counties are mapping out new diversion programs to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis, an undertaking facing short- and long-term challenges to make it a success. In Washington County, Oregon’s second most populous, officials plan to start the new program on Sept. 1, when House Bill 4002 takes effect and puts in place […] The post Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Lake Oswego to refer Stevens Meadows ballot measure to voters
After the city of Lake Oswego completed polling showing that local residents have some interest in allowing Clackamas County to encroach upon the protected Stevens Meadows park property to bolster safety on Stafford Road, the City Council voted Tuesday, July 16 to refer the issue to voters. The council voted unanimously to put forth the ballot measure in the November election. If approved, the measure would amend City Charter Chapter X — which voters passed in 2021 to prevent development at city-owned parks — solely...
Lake Oswego District agrees to new one-year deal with teachers union
The Lake Oswego District approved a new teacher’s contract during its Monday, July 15 meeting. The one-year contract with the Lake Oswego Educator Association includes a 4.05% cost-of-living-adjustment increase and a 6.95% increase because of the elimination of the PERS “pick up.” The pick up referred to school districts paying into teacher’s Public Employees Retirement System accounts, which employees must now pay into on their own. The district said it...
Providence impacted by massive tech outage
OREGON – At least one Oregon hospital system has been affected by an unprecedented worldwide technology outage. Providence said Friday morning that its I.T. teams worked overnight and have restored access to patient records and clinical documentation for nurses, physicians, and other care givers. In a statement, Providence said...
Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
Oregon’s Employment sees little change in June
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June and 4.2% in May and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023. Gains and losses In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 600 jobs, following a gain of 4,000 jobs in May. June’s gains were largest in health care...
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