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Heat wave remains, fire concerns grow as we get hotter this weekend
The news doesn’t get better as we push on with the record breaking heat. The string of 90° days stands now at 15 and we are on pace for at least 22. Over the past two weeks our highs have been at 90 or above, five of those days we were over 100. We are on pace for the hottest July of all time with respect to afternoon high temperatures. We are also on pace to break the all-time daily average temperature by several degrees as well.
20K Acre Fire Triggers Evacuations in NE Oregon, Threatens 395
The Umatilla County Sheriff's Office held a brief early Thursday morning concerning the Pilot Rock, OR Fire that has consumed at least 20,000 acres and continues to threaten Highway 395 south. The town of Pilot Rock is circled in this UCSO image. Evacuation orders were issued for numerous areas. According...
The results are in: Survey-takers support increased access to Tualatin River in King City
The majority of survey-takers who access the Tualatin River at King City Community Park said they support improving river access through the installation of a kayak launch with gangway in order to launch their kayak, canoe or paddleboard. In a recent survey of a little more than 150 respondents, about 92% said they favored the city’s plans to improve river access. Of those, 61% said the kayak launch was the...
Oregon man ‘scared’ after learning he may be infected due to hospital error affecting thousands
After a major health exposure affecting thousands of Oregon patients was announced by the Oregon Health Authority last week, one man is coming forward to say he's now afraid for his life after receiving notice he may be infected.
Tigard’s ‘Popsicles with Police’ set for Saturday
Want to share a Popsicle with Tigard’s finest? On Saturday, July 20, the community is invited to join Tigard Police Department officers for its “Popsicles with Police” event held at River Terrace Crossing Park, 15955 S.W. 150th Ave. In addition to cold treats, community members can chat with officers. The event runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Delays, cancellations reported at PDX due to global technology outage
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - The widespread technology outage is impacting travelers at Portland International Airport. Several major airlines including America, United, and Delta grounded their flights early Friday morning because of technical problems. Some of the airlines are coming back online and resuming service. The Port of Portland says not...
Portland-area hospitals affected by CrowdStrike outage
PORTLAND, Ore. — At least one hospital system in the Portland metro area has been affected by an unprecedented worldwide technology outage. Providence said Friday morning that their IT teams worked overnight and have restored access to patient records and clinical documentation for nurses, physicians and other caregivers. "However,...
Man rescued after getting stuck in pipe in NW Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - A man has been rescued after he was stuck in a hole for hours in northwest Portland. At about 5:45 a.m., Portland Fire & Rescue crews responded to a report of a person stuck in a hole in the area of Northwest 15th Avenue and Northwest Glisan Street. People in a nearby building heard a man calling for help and called 911.
Cin-Emma Extra: Queer cult classics
Ahead of the Portland Pride Festival parade - and overall eruption of rainbow that will be emblazoned downtown this weekend - KOIN 6 resident movie buff Emma Jerome is paying homage to cult classic queer films which have become mainstays over the years, plus a few places you can check them out locally.
Working to strengthen Pacific Northwest defenses against wildfires and wildfire smoke
In the summer of 2020, wildfire smoke blanketed the city of Portland, Oregon, leading to a prolonged period of poor air quality and health concerns for residents. Subsequently, in 2021 the city experienced a heat wave with temperatures reaching as high as 116 degrees. These events highlighted how the climate crisis has increased the frequency and intensity of wildfires and weather-related emergencies in the western United States.
Up to $1300: Salt Lake City, St. Louis Park, and Portland Offer E-Bike Rebates for Eco-Friendly Transportation
Salt Lake City, St. Louis Park, and Portland are offering up to $1300 rebates for e-bike purchases to promote eco-friendly transportation, with Salt Lake City’s rebate requiring tax filing and income verification. Get Up to $1300 Back with e-Bike Rebates in Salt Lake City, St. Louis Park, and Portland! The city of Salt Lake City […]
Tickets to WICKED at Portland's Keller Auditorium to go on Sale Next Week
1 OrpheusPDX Presents ACIS, GALATEA & POLYPHEMUS (ACI, GALATEA E POLIFEMO) WICKED, Portland’s most popular musical, will return to Portland’s Keller Auditorium from October 16 through November 3. Tickets for the return engagement will go on sale on Thursday, July 25 at 10 am and will be available...
Portland Art Museum helps colorblind people see in color
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - The Portland Art Museum is altering some people’s vision in a way that they’d never experienced before. The museum gifted pairs of EnChroma glasses to several people who are colorblind, allowing them to see color for the first time in the art exhibit setting.
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