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It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration
While “energy crisis” is an overused term, recent estimates show the Pacific Northwest could face a 30% increase in electricity demand over the next decade. Data center expansions, high-tech manufacturing growth, and a shift from natural gas toward electricity are some factors driving the trend. Historically, the region has looked to the Bonneville Power Administration […] The post It’s time for Congress to intervene with the Bonneville Power Administration appeared first on Washington State Standard.
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: Video All Washingtonians Need to See
The FBI has issued a warning of an increasing crime trend called "jugging." Jugging is when a criminal suspect or group targets a customer leaving a bank ATM, or building with a significant amount of cash. Thieves approach victims as they get into their vehicles, or in some cases actually follow the victim as they drive off, to rob them at another location.
Missing Central Oregon Youth Found in Southern Idaho
SPRAY — On July 13 the Morrow County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to a report of two missing juveniles from Spray, Oregon, at about 7:20 pm. It was reported the youth were on a camping trip in a forested area inside Morrow County. At the end of the camping trip, they told their parents over the phone that they would be returning home to Spray from Heppner.
Irrigon Watermelon Festival ignites 40th year with fireworks
IRRIGON — The Irrigon Watermelon Festival will blast into its 40th year with a massive fireworks show on Saturday, July 27. Charlene Cooley said the committee approached the Morrow County Unified Recreation District two years ago to request funding. The district, she said, provided $30,000. “They sponsor our entertainment...
Heppner Ranger District is temporarily closed
PENDLETON – (News release from the Umatilla National Forest) Due to active wildfires on Heppner Ranger District, compounded by extremely unfavorable weather conditions, limited firefighting resources and concern for public safety, forest officials on the Umatilla National Forest are Temporarily closing the Heppner Ranger District. The objective of the...
Lightning-sparked Boneyard Fire in Grant County burns over 14,000 acres; one home, two outbuildings destroyed
MONUMENT, Ore. (KTVZ) – The 4-day-old lightning-sparked Boneyard fire about 10 miles north of Monument has grown to nearly 15,000 acres, destroying a home and two outbuildings while prompting evacuations ahead of Sunday's red flag warning and threat of more lightning. Here's Sunday evening's update on the fire:. MONUMENT,...
Red Cross opens shelter for those displaced by Durkee Fire
EAST OREGON (CBS2) — The Red Cross of Idaho, East Oregon and its partners opened an evacuation shelter in Ontario for those displaced by the Durkee wildfire. The shelter is located at the Malheur County Fairgrounds, 795 NW 9th St, and provides a safe place for people to stay, meals, information, emotional support and access to other community resources. There is also room for livestock and RVs.
Salem teen arrested in May homicide of man found dead along I-5
Oregon State Police have arrested a teenager who is charged with second-degree murder in the death of a Salem man whose body was found in May along the shoulder of Interstate 5 in Clackamas County. Police found the body of Oscar Lizardo Chaidez, 42, on May 29 on the shoulder...
Ore. dad pleads guilty to leaving newborn daughter in recycling bin after she died
PORTLAND, Ore. (TCN) -- A 53-year-old man entered a plea deal with prosecutors this week for leaving his newborn child's body in a commercial recycling bin after she died. Multnomah County court records show Alnath Oliver pleaded guilty to criminally negligent homicide on Friday, July 19. Prosecutors dropped charges of second-degree manslaughter, criminal mistreatment, and rape. The Oregonian/Oregon Live reports a judge sentenced Oliver to four years in prison.
Downtown Portland ‘Area 51 Encounter’ cancels with no explanation
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A traveling exhibition that bills itself as the ‘Area 51 Encounter’ canceled its planned events at the Fox Tower in downtown Portland on Monday, after weeks of advertising and tickets sold. A PR representative for the event emailed FOX 12 on Monday morning around...
Primus, Coheed And Cambria Stir Up Mosh Pit Of Heavy Metal Nostalgia In Oregon [Photos/Videos]
A diverse crowd gathered near Portland, OR on Friday for a concert at McMenamins Edgefield featuring Primus and Coheed and Cambria. When it was announced back in February, the co-headlining tour took some by surprise, seeing as Coheed’s heavily conceptual prog rock falls outside Primus’ psychedelic music festival milieu, though upon reflection, the pairing makes perfect sense. Primus has always had a strong footing in both the heavy metal world and jam band scene thanks to Les Claypool‘s idiosyncratic style and eclectic taste. The band recently toured with A Perfect Circle and Puscifer—both fronted by Tool singer Maynard James Keenan—and its heavy metal street credit may have actually peaked around the time that Coheed blew up on a national level with help from games like Rock Band and Guitar Hero, which also featured tracks from Primus.
Monday Roundup: Portland MAX tunnel, Long Beach, growing shade, and more
Welcome to the week. I’m still processing the huge political news and feeling a massive weight lifted from my mind now that the Democrats have a new, capable candidate. Today’s Monday Roundup is sponsored by The eBike Store (809 N Rosa Parks Way). Portland’s original, all-electric bike shop with top brands and great service.
'The scariest thing': Parents demand action after 80+ rounds fired next to preschool
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A group of parents are horrified and asking for change after someone fired more than 80 rounds in the park next to their toddlers' preschool during pickup time on Friday. These parents are now demanding action by city leaders, in fear that their school won't...
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