Azalea
LATEST NEWS
TravisMathew clothing opens first store in Oregon at Washington Square mall
TravisMathew, an upscale men’s and women’s lifestyle store from Huntington Beach, California, opened its first Oregon store in Washington Square mall on Monday, July 22. Founded in 2007, the store distinguishes itself as drawing inspiration from “laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should always go hand in hand.” The opening marks the 54th brick-and-mortar store for the company, which offers dress-up, dress-down and active-wear styles of clothing. ...
Oregon's wildfire season already worse than last year
Wildfires across Oregon — many fueled by recent record-breaking heat waves in the region — have burned more acreage so far this year than the entire 2023 season, state and federal fire officials tell Axios. Why it matters: Oregon's wildfire season started early this year, in April (it...
Wildfires erupt in West, Canada amid major heat wave
A dangerous heat wave will continue into midweek in much of the West as large wildfires burn out of control in several states, particularly California, Oregon and Washington. Why it matters: The combination of heat and wildfire smoke is bringing a significant threat to public health, and smoke from fires burning in Canada may soon move into the U.S. as well.
Eugene brothers arrested after altercation with police near pizza shop
EUGENE, Ore. — According to the Eugene Police Department (EPD) on July 20th an officer spotted a man, Kenneth Raymond Russell, 36, who had a felony warrant near Domino's Pizza at Corliss Lane and River Road, in Eugene. EPD tells us that upon contact, Kenneth Russell challenged the officer,...
Campfires prohibited across BLM's Northwest Oregon District
Starting July 23, campfires will be prohibited on all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as hotter, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. In addition to fires and campfires, the stronger restrictions also prohibit smoking in vegetated areas; using vehicles in unmanaged vegetated areas; operating a chainsaw; welding, cutting or grinding; or using an internal combustion engine without a spark arrestor. These prohibitions will stay...
High court upholds law criminalizing homelessness, making things worse
Herring is an assistant professor of sociology at UCLA, co-author of an amicus brief in Johnson v. Grants Pass and a member of the Scholars Strategy Network. In late June, the Supreme Court decided in the case of Johnson v. Grants Pass that the government can criminalize homelessness. In the court’s 6-3 decision, split along ideological lines, the conservative justices ruled that bans on sleeping in public when there are no shelter beds available do not violate the Constitution’s prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.
Roseburg Library hosts fourth annual Harry Potter Day
ROSEBURG, Ore. — Harry Potter fans are invited to Roseburg Public Library from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, for a celebration of Hogwarts, magic and the power of imagination. The community is invited to dress up and join staff for activities, trivia and prizes. Parking is...
Milder weather offers some relief to crews fighting Western Oregon fires
The weekend’s hot weather and winds fueled fires that burned tens of thousands of acres across Oregon. Fire officials hope this week’s cooler temperatures will offer some relief to wildfire crews. Those temperatures have already made a difference to crews fighting the Ore Fire, which is burning seven...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.