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Pacific Northwest Classic Returns to Bend Starting July 24
Pacific Northwest Classic 2024, sponsored by Thump Coffee and hosted by Bend Pickleball Club, begins at 8am on July 24 and will run through the evening of July 28 at Pine Nursery Park in Bend. Over 600 pro and amateur players from across the country are registered to play in...
Oregon Governor Declares Emergency in Umatilla County as Wildfires Rage, Forcing Evacuations Near Pilot Rock
Amid a barrage of wildfires that ignited across Umatilla County near Pilot Rock due to severe lightning storms, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared an emergency on Wednesday night. The fires, fanned by gusty winds and parched conditions, have escalated rapidly, posing a grave threat to life and property in the region. In response, the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office is mobilizing the Green Incident Management Team, along with structural task forces from Benton, Marion, and Polk counties to join the firefighting efforts.
Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns
HILLSBORO – Oregon counties are mapping out new diversion programs to combat the state’s fentanyl crisis, an undertaking facing short- and long-term challenges to make it a success. In Washington County, Oregon’s second most populous, officials plan to start the new program on Sept. 1, when House Bill 4002 takes effect and puts in place […] The post Oregon counties plan new recovery programs amid funding concerns appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
Newest Cuppa Yo Location Opens in La Pine
(Nate and Leah Pharaoh are shown with their three children in front of the newest Cuppa Yo | Photo courtesy of Nate and Leah Pharaoh) Nate Pharaoh, a retired Army veteran who “has always been very much an entrepreneur,” according to his wife Leah, a pediatric nurse at St. Charles, have joined forces to open the newest Cuppa Yo in La Pine.
Oregon under a heat advisory Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 8:46 a.m. on Friday valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
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