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Oregon State Fair Starts Friday
Arts and crafts, food, farm animals, and carnival rides are all available at this year’s Oregon State Fair, which begins Friday in Salem. The fair’s Drew Marine said there’s a new Bounce ‘n Battle Fun Zone in the Playground area. “It’s great for all ages, it’s...
Lawsuit filed against RealPage says it illegally decreases pricing competition, hurts consumers
The Justice Department and eight attorneys general filed a lawsuit against real estate software giant RealPage Inc. for attempting to illegally decrease pricing competition between landlords and deprive renters the benef
SIERRA PACIFIC PLANTS 300 MILLIONTH SEEDLING
This spring, Sierra Pacific Industries, Anderson, Ca., planted its 300 millionth seedling on its timberlands, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable forest management and ensuring we have forests for future generations. “I wouldn’t have imagined 75 years ago when we started with no land and one very small sawmill...
OSAA cracks down on bad behavior
Last season saw 198 ejections in boys’ soccer, up from 137 the previous season. Of the 198, 182 of the ejections were for “bench misconduct, entering the field during a fight, language, serious foul play, taunting, violent conduct or second caution.” The same season saw a postseason football game called in the second quarter after a fight broke out on the field between Jefferson and South Medford. Citing the increasing...
Willamette Week co-owner launches statewide investigative journalism nonprofit
The co-owner of Portland alternative newspaper Willamette Week announced a new statewide initiative this week aimed at filling the gaps created by layoffs and closures at papers in Oregon’s smaller communities. The nonprofit Oregon Journalism Project aims to bring investigative reporting to the state’s small towns and rural counties,...
Exclusive: Paid Leave prohibits processing of claims while on calls with claimants
Portland, Ore — An email obtained exclusively by KATU sheds light on an internal Paid Leave Oregon policy prohibiting staff from processing claims when the claimant is on the phone. The email was obtained through a records request. "Starting immediately, when you take a phone call from the claimant...
A bond in action: We get a behind-the-scenes look at Redmond High School HVAC upgrades ahead of the first day
Redmond High School students, parents and staff will notice cooler air and better ventilation as classes resume this fall as a result of work done over the summer through part of the school district's bond passed by voters in 2020. The post A bond in action: We get a behind-the-scenes look at Redmond High School HVAC upgrades ahead of the first day appeared first on KTVZ.
Alaska Airlines Pilot Who Faces Attempted Murder Charges After Trying To Crash Plane While High On Mushrooms Claims He’s A ‘Better’ Person Now
An off-duty pilot is facing multiple charges, including attempted murder, after trying to disable an Alaska Airlines flight’s engines mid-air in October 2023. The incident has raised concerns about pilot screening and mental health in the aviation industry. Joseph Emerson, 44, of California, was arrested after the flight from...
Soccer state championship games returning to Hillsboro Stadium for Oregon’s bigger schools
After a one-year move, the soccer state championship games for Class 6A and 5A will be returning to Hillsboro Stadium this fall. The title games will be on Nov. 16. The start times for the games will be determined when the matchups are set after the state semifinals. If you...
Artist submits revised concept for Bend sculpture after backlash over border wall likeness
Artist submits revised concept for Bend sculpture after backlash over border wall likeness. Following community feedback that said his public art concept for the Bend Public Works Campus looked like the southern border wall, artist Patrick Marold said he has revised his design. It will be revealed next week.
Cascade Middle School students win awards for wildlife research
Six students from Cascade Middle School in Bend, Oregon have conducted research on how pets can impact wildlife populations. Their project, titled "Pets and Wildlife," won two awards - the Oregon State Showcase and the 2024 Project Citizen National Showcase highest category. The students will begin high school soon, taking their wins with them. The project focuses on the coexistence of native wildlife and pets, looking at how responsible pet ownership can help native wildlife survive and thrive. The students were guided by their teacher Erica Dietz, who is the TAG Humanities teacher and National Junior Honor Society Advisor at Cascade Middle School.
Canned food drive at Mt. Joy concert in Bend Friday
Concertgoers to Friday’s Mt. Joy concert at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater in Bend have a chance to donate to fighting food insecurity. The band is teaming up with nonprofit Sharing Excess for a canned food drive. People can bring a canned food item and donate it right outside the gates before the show. One lucky fan who donates will get a chance to watch the show from a side stage. All donations will go to local organizations to address food insecurity.
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