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Gresham Historical Society begins mission to save the Polar King signs
The Gresham Historical Society has begun a fundraising campaign to repair and restore a pair of beloved signs. The 70-year-old former Polar King “mouse-bear” figures were taken down from the restaurant in May due to significant weathering and decay. Saving them from a destiny in the dumpster, the Historical Society salvaged the plywood pieces. But now significant work is needed to restore their original paint coating as well as reinforce...
Milwaukie police welcome new Electronic Storage Device detection, emotional support K9
MILWAUKIE, Ore. (KPTV) - The Milwaukie Police Department has introduced a new Electronic Storage Device detection and emotional support K9. K9 Flora, a 2-year-old fox red Lab/Golden Retriever mix, is one of only a few ESD certified dogs in the state of Oregon. The police department says she is trained...
Oregon’s workforce is aging. Here are the industries with the oldest workers
Nearly 1 in 4 Oregon workers is over 55, nearing or beyond the typical retirement age. The share of older workers in the state’s labor force has more than doubled since 1990, according to a new report from the Oregon Employment Department. If there’s a big wave of retirements in the offing, that could limit future economic growth — especially in those industries with the highest share of older workers.
Falls fire continues to grow in eastern Oregon; 15% contained
The Falls fire northwest of Burns has grown to 120,900 acres, the Northwest Incident Management Team 8 reported, a 3% increase since Saturday. The management agency said a little over 1,600 people were battling the fire, including by digging a trench around its perimeter. The slow fire growth is due...
Gresham’s Festival of the Arts transforms downtown into block party, gallery
The streets of Downtown Gresham were taken over by artists and their wowed patrons over the weekend during the return of a revitalized signature festival. Saturday, July 20, there were enough pieces to leave one’s head spinning. There were ceramics and cottage crafts, glass and jewelry, paintings and photography, sculptures and woodwork, 2D and 3D mixed media, metals and fibers, beads and quilts, wallets and bookmarks, and so much more. ...
Dry lightning outbreak could spark Northwest wildfires during critical fire conditions
Rounds of thunderstorms moving across the Northwest may trigger a dry lightning outbreak across parts of Oregon, California and Nevada, which could quickly spark fires in those regions recently facing record-breaking temperatures and dry conditions.
Governor Kotek unveils $515M proposal to boost State School Fund
Governor Tina Kotek has unveiled a proposal to boost the current service level (CSL) for the State School Fund by an estimated $515 million above the original CSL calculation for the 2025-27 biennium. The State School Fund (SSF) is the primary source of state funding for K-12 public education. Current service level is the amount of money needed in the upcoming biennium to continue existing authorized programs. “Across the country,...
Boaters reminded of duties after an incident
The Oregon State Marine Board wants to remind boaters that it’s state law to help and render aid in cases where another boat is swamped, capsizes or is involved in another incident with property damage or personal injury. It’s also about being a “good neighbor” on the water. Failure to fulfill the duties of the boat operator (ORS 830.475) could result in a Class A misdemeanor citation. In cases where the boat operator leaves the scene of a boat accident where there is personal injury...
Volunteers sought for Selective Service boards, a key role if the draft returns in a national emergency
SALEM, Ore. (KTVZ) — As global tensions rise and military recruitment faces challenges, the Oregon National Guard is playing a vital role in supporting the Selective Service System, ensuring the state remains prepared for potential national emergencies. The Selective Service System, an independent agency within the executive branch, is...
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