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Teen who had been missing from Sacramento since April located in Portland, police say
(FOX40.COM) — A 17-year-old girl who had been missing since April 19 was located on July 18 by the Portland Police Department. Around 8:13 p.m., the Sacramento Police Department said the teen was located safely and plans are being set to reunite her with her family. Sacramento police added that the person she was with […]
Body of acclaimed Portland chef Naomi Pomeroy recovered from Oregon river
The body of Naomi Pomeroy, an acclaimed Portland chef, was recovered from the Willamette River on Wednesday, days after she drowned in a tubing accident, authorities said. Her body was found about a half-mile upstream of Hyak Park between Corvallis and Albany, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.
Man Dies in Single-Vehicle Crash on I-5 Northbound in Portland; Police Investigating
A fatal incident has been reported in Portland as a man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash early this morning. According to a news release by the Portland Police, the tragedy struck at around 12:21 a.m. on I-5 Northbound at the Hayden Island exit. Portland Police officers from the...
ODFW warns dog owners about deadly salmon poisoning after several cases near Newport
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - After several dogs were sickened from salmon poisoning around Newport, Oregon authorities warned people to keep pets away from dead fish on Thursday. According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, salmon and trout carcasses may harbor the bacteria Neorickettsia helminthoeca in their blood which can kill dogs without treatment. The bacteria is transmitted through a parasitic flatworm or “fluke” and can infect a dog after it eats, bites or even licks an infected fish carcass.
Scappoose's soon-to-be city manager shares what he brings to table
Ben Burgener will be spending the rest of August wrapping up his duties as city manager in the small Eastern Oregon town of Stanfield. Then, beginning Sept. 1, the city of Scappoose will be welcoming Burgener as its newest city manager. “I’m extremely excited for the opportunity,” Burgener said. “It’s a wonderful area. As I went through the interview process, it’s a wonderful staff, wonderful council.” Burgener talked of the...
Tualatin's eight most expensive homes sold, July 1-14
A house that sold for $725,000 tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Tualatin between July 1 and July 14. In total, eight residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $607,897. The average price per square foot was $336.
Sherwood's 10 most expensive homes sold, July 1-14
A house that sold for $1.5 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in Sherwood between July 1 and July 14. In total, 16 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past two weeks, with an average price of $693,202. The average price per square foot was $309.
Rep. Salinas meets with leaders to talk post-M110 plans
SALEM Ore. (KPTV) - Congresswoman Andrea Salinas met with local leaders in Salem to hear how they are getting ready for the recriminalization of drug possession in September. In 2018, Marion County set up a program linking law enforcement with community health resources in a deflection program called Lead. Salinas...
Update: Be prepared for temperatures up to 104 degrees from Saturday to Monday
The National Weather Service issued an updated excessive heat warning at 9:51 p.m. on Thursday valid from Saturday 11 a.m. until Monday 10 p.m. for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon, Grande Ronde Valley, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, John Day Basin, Foothills of the Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon and Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon as well as Wallowa County.
Sisters remember woman killed in Portland motorcycle crash, leaving behind a daughter
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Camacho sisters stay in touch, mostly through Facetime each week. The four women grew up together, and while they live in different cities now, they still describe themselves as “tight knit.”. “I feel like that’s kind of what we were known for, 'Oh the...
Portland To Plant Trees In Streets
Beginning this month, City of Portland contractors will start construction on the first phase of the Trees in the Curb Zone pilot project. The project will repurpose underutilized parking spaces along SE Duke from 82nd Ave to 94th avenues to add space for 15 street trees. This part of the Lents neighborhood is noted for having few street trees and little space behind the curb to accommodate a tree. In addition to creating space and planting these new street trees, the City project will also fund a limited quantity of yard trees for properties along the street.
Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again
The majority of Portland voters said no the last time they were asked if they’d like to raise the minimum wage, but some city councilors are trying for a do-over. A 2022 ballot question asked voters if they would like to raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 an hour and eliminate the subminimum wage […] The post Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
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