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NEW: Knot Fire | Sprague River, OR | 1
The KNOT FIRE is located near Walla Walla Road and four miles southwest of Sprague River (Klamath County), Oregon, sparked by an undetermined cause on Sunday, July 21, 2024. About 1,200 acres of grass and brush have been burned. There is a 0% sustained containment status. Extreme fire behavior and...
Swan Lake energy storage project for efficient control power supply to break ground near Klamath Falls soon
Klamath Falls, Oregon – Scheduled to start building in 2024 close to Klamath Falls, the Swan Lake energy storage project is innovative renewable energy initiative. Under Rye Development’s direction, the project features two artificial lakes at different heights to run a pumped storage system to efficiently control power supply.
Sky Lakes is nationally recognized for providing high-quality stroke care
Klamath Falls, July 19, 2024 — Sky Lakes has received the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus for quality achievement award for ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research based guidelines, ultimately leading to more lives saved and reduced disability.
Klamath Basin roundup: Davis Hartwell shoots 71 on 'The Monster' at U.S. Junior Am; Falcons split twin bill
Not even a four-hour weather delay could deter Davis Hartwell. Despite a bogey on his final hole, the junior-to-be at Crosspoint Christian in Klamath Falls shot a 1-over 71 to tie for 38th among 264 competitors Monday in the opening round of the U.S. Junior Amateur at Oakland Hills Country Club in Bloomfield Township, Michigan.
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
SOCAN’s Monthly Meeting Is July 30 at 6pm
Oregon’s Proposed Floating Offshore Wind Project. Presentation by Dr. Bill Gorham, Marine Biologist and a member of the SOCAN Board of Directors. With Oregon’s goal of 100% clean electricity by 2040, developing new renewable energy sources is critical, and offshore wind is one of these potential sources. Just as Oregon has world-class fish and timber resources, right offshore our southern Oregon and northern California coast blow some of the strongest, most consistent, and most predictable winds in the world. Responsibly tapping into this energy resource could supply up to 3 gigawatts of electric power, enough to provide electricity to over half the homes in Oregon.
After facing backlash and making updates, Oregon takes another shot at property wildfire risk maps
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon has released a new version of a set of maps that show wildfire risk for every property in the state. The maps, which are still in draft form, will be used to determine which properties meet the criteria for future regulations that could create mandates for defensible space around homes and stricter building codes in fire-prone areas.
At least 8 people killed in Oregon crashes over long weekend
State police reported that six people died and two others were seriously injured in four fatal Oregon crashes from Thursday to Sunday. Police also reported two other deaths in separate motorcycle crashes in Gresham and McMinnville over the weekend. As of Thursday, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported a total...
Wyden, Merkley endorse Harris as Biden drops out of presidential race
U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., have endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic candidate for the 2024 presidential election after President Joe Biden announced his exit from the race on July 21.
TravisMathew clothing opens first store in Oregon at Washington Square mall
TravisMathew, an upscale men’s and women’s lifestyle store from Huntington Beach, California, opened its first Oregon store in Washington Square mall on Monday, July 22. Founded in 2007, the store distinguishes itself as drawing inspiration from “laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should always go hand in hand.” The opening marks the 54th brick-and-mortar store for the company, which offers dress-up, dress-down and active-wear styles of clothing. ...
Wildfire suppression efforts continue; Idaho crews helping with Oregon fires
After a hot, dry weekend, the bi-state area continues to be a tinderbox. Eastern Oregon’s Durkee wildfire, which began last Wednesday, ballooned from fewer than 3,000 acres on Friday to 173,758 on Monday and is still at 0% contained. Also in Oregon, the Cow Valley fire remains steady at...
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