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Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
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...
Buffett's PacifiCorp suspected of collusion by wildfire victims' law firms
(Reuters) -The law firms leading class-action litigation against PacifiCorp over the 2020 Labor Day weekend wildfires in Oregon want to examine whether the utility owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is colluding with three other law firms to reach lowball settlements with fire victims.
Oregon Department of Forestry hires two new specialists in battle with beetles
The battle against invasive beetles has gained two new champions. The Oregon Department of Forestry hired two support specialists to aid communities in responding to the infamous emerald ash borer, which are spreading across the state and pose a devastating threat to native ash trees. Meanwhile, the fight in Forest Grove — where beetles were first sighted in Oregon — continues. ...
FMCA Invites All to Upcoming Event in Redmond, Ore.
CINCINNATI, Ohio – Members of FMCA, the world’s largest nonprofit association for recreation vehicle owners, will gather in Redmond, Ore., Aug. 14-17 to enjoy good times and activities related to RV life, according to a press release. More than 700 RVs will converge on the Deschutes County Fair...
Oregon Emerges As Clear Favorite To Win National Championship According To ‘College Football 25′
The Oregon Ducks could be poised to do something they’ve never done before and join elite company and win the College Football National Championship in 2025, that is if you’re willing to believe in the predictive power of computers. In the Oregon Ducks‘ 20 appearances in the AP Poll, they have finished ranked 2nd three […] The post Oregon Emerges As Clear Favorite To Win National Championship According To ‘College Football 25′ appeared first on BroBible.
Kah-Nee-Ta reopens its doors
After almost six years of closure, Kah-Nee-Ta Resort in Warm Springs reopened to the public for the first time Thursday, July 18. The newly renovated resort combines aspects of the past, as well as a fully renovated pool deck and new soaking pools. For many in the community, it’s a return to a place they feel at home. “We always felt it would come back,” said Starla Green, the public...
LISTEN: Bend Don't Break with Katy Brooks 🎧
In this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Katy Brooks, the dynamic CEO and President of the Bend Chamber of Commerce. Katy shares her fascinating journey from working in economic development for the Port Authority of Vancouver, Washington, to her current role in Bend, Oregon.
Dallas Cowboys Draft Acrobatic Receiver To Compliment CeeDee Lamb in 2025 NFL Mock
Will the Dallas Cowboys draft a wide receiver to compliment star CeeDee Lamb in the 2025 NFL Draft? Acrobatic Oregon Ducks receiver Evan Stewart is an intriguing option. The Dallas Cowboys draft an acrobatic offensive weapon in a new 2025 NFL mock draft. The Cowboys have a need at wide...
Oregon Ducks Dan Lanning: Eugene "A Place You Can Accomplish All Your Goals"
Oregon Ducks Football coach Dan Lanning spoke with the Big Network during spring meetings, covering a range of topics. Among those: adjusting to a new league, experiencing Autzen, and the College Football Playoff.
Corvallis standoff ends peacefully with arrest of armed felon
CORVALLIS, Ore. -- After a standoff lasting several hours, a 27-year-old armed felon from Corvallis was arrested and is facing multiple charges. On July 20, around 7:52 a.m., Corvallis Police were dispatched to a home on NW Lance Way after receiving reports of an armed convicted felon who was barricaded in the garage. He was allegedly making threatening statements related to a pending jail sentence.
Waldo Lake, Fall Creek area to have limited access for years to come, officials say
Fires of unprecedented size and heat take years for areas to recover enough to ensure public safety. “The Willamette National Forest has had so much fire since 2020,”Lowell Evans, a fire recovery project manager, said at a recent U.S. Forest Service Middle Fork Ranger District meeting in Lowell. “Over 400,000 acres burned in four years, that’s a quarter of the forest and 190,000 acres on the Middle Fork District since fall of 2021.”
Grants Pass Police investigating shooting on Rogue River Highway
Rogue River Highway reopened after shooting investigation. The Rogue River Highway near Caveman Bowl is back open Saturday morning after the Grants Pass Police Department investigated a shooting late Friday night. No further information on the investigation is available at this time.
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