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Oregon lawmakers discuss insurance rates as record wildfires threaten homes
A group of Oregon lawmakers and insurance representatives met to discuss homeowners insurance rates on Aug. 12 as the record wildfires burning around the state have destroyed at least 25 homes and threaten many more.
Announcement: The Name of the Washington State Ferry Baby Is…
We now know the name of the baby born on a Washington State Ferry recently!. Baby Born Aboard Washington State Ferry to Anacortes. In a breathtaking event that will be remembered for years to come, a baby boy was born aboard the Washington State Ferry Samish on August 6, 2024, as it navigated from Lopez Island to Anacortes. The birth occurred at approximately 3:45 p.m. and added a new twist to the routine journey of the ferry.
Lancaster Drive NE reopens at Wolverine Street after pedestrian struck
Lancaster Drive NE has reopened at Wolverine Street after a collision involving a pedestrian that left one person hospitalized, Salem Police said Wednesday. The closure was in place for about two hours while officers conducted an investigation. Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@statesmanjournal.com or on X at @isabeldfunk This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: Lancaster Drive NE reopens at Wolverine Street after pedestrian struck
Portland enters ‘new, permanent era of micromobility’
The City of Portland has doubled down on their shared electric scooter program. At a press conference last Thursday, just steps from the Better Naito protected bike and scooter lanes, Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) officials and their partners announced multiyear contracts with Lyft and Lime to expand the scooter fleet and upgrade the program to permanent status.
Local Scouts Called Heroes for Saving Burning Boat
(Portland, OR) – A group of kids from the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America have gotten a National Medal of Merit for jumping in and putting out a fire on a boat near the San Juan Islands. They’re part of the Cascade Pacific Council of Scouting America and were honored recently by the organization. The Sea Scouts were on the first day afloat to the San Juan Islands when they heard a distress call over the radio. The call reported that a nearby boat was burning, and that the passengers had escaped with the help of another vessel – but the unmanned boat was still blazing. As they got closer, the Scouts could see the flames and smoke, and leaped into action. While the Skipper kept the Sea Scout ship at a safe distance, the Scouts manned fire hoses, gave directions, and worked together to try to keep the fire under control until a fire boat from Seattle arrived and took over the situation. You can hear more here:
Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day Returns to Encourage Reflection on Educational Inclusivity
This year, on November 14, the Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day returns, aiming to encourage schools and communities to honor the brave journey of Ruby Bridges toward educational inclusivity. As recalled by the City of Portland, the event celebrates the day when six-year-old Bridges made history by attending the then-all-white Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, standing up against racial segregation post the Supreme Court’s decision in Brown v. the Board of Education.
Eugene company provided one-fourth of total lumber for new Portland airport terminal
EUGENE, Ore. – It’s a big week for the Portland International Airport as its highly-anticipated new main terminal opens on Wednesday, and a local business is being touted as having a huge part in the project. Zip-O-Log Mills and Zip-O-Laminators, located in Eugene, contributed 25% of the total...
State Opens Investigation Into Wilkes Sober Living Home
The Oregon Health Authority has launched an investigation into the unlicensed sober living center in the Wilkes neighborhood that was featured last week in WW. Like many sober homes, Wiicare’s facility operates in a gray area. State law regulates congregate housing for people with mental health or substance use disorders, but the code often goes unenforced. OHA is weighing whether to begin doing so.
Portland Knife Center of Excellence Founded by Oregon's Leading Knife Manufacturers
Portland's leading knife manufacturers announced the establishment of the Portland Knife Center of Excellence. Five Portland knife brands, Benchmade, CRKT, Gerber Gear, Leatherman and STEELPORT Knife Co., serve as founding members. With more knife companies headquartered in Portland than any other city in the U.S., the Portland Knife Center of...
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