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Celtic Vibe: Oregon Celtic Festival set for inaugural event in Canby
Fall may be in the air, but there will be “Craic” and “Gaire” aplenty coming from the fairgrounds in Canby this September. Pack your kilts, gather your clan, and dance the night away at the inaugural Oregon Celtic Festival Sept. 13-15 (Friday through Sunday) at the Clackamas County fairgrounds in Canby. Wandering in Time Productions and the Washington Renaissance Arts & Education Society, the team behind the Washington Midsummer Renaissance...
Conservationists strive to protect Oregon’s coastal martens
On a warm day in late June, Jessica Buskirk, Alyssa Roddy, and Mark Stevens bushwack through a coastal forest just east of Gold Beach, Oregon. The three wildlife biologists carefully navigate over downed logs and duck under branches, winding through a tangle of rhododendrons. This dense, sloping forest is bound...
Black, Native people face higher rates of charges in Washington courts
The number of Black people with charges filed against them in Washington’s courts last year was about 2.5 times greater than their share of the state’s population – largely due to misdemeanor charges, which are considered less serious crimes. That’s according to a new online data dashboard released this month by the Washington State Center […]
Severe mental breakdown: Former Alaska Airlines pilot who tried to shut down plane’s engines mid-flight speaks out on shocking incident
In an exclusive interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America,” Joseph Emerson, a 44-year-old former Alaska Airlines pilot, opened up about the harrowing events of October 22, 2023. Emerson, who was off-duty and seated in the cockpit’s jump seat, allegedly attempted to shut down the plane’s engines mid-flight by activating the fire suppression system.
Above-Normal Temps Over Labor Day Weekend for Northwest Oregon, Southwest Washington
Portland, OR – Residents in Portland and surrounding areas should brace for rising temperatures as the Labor Day weekend approaches. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts a significant warming trend, with a 75% chance of above-normal temperatures across Northwest Oregon and Southwest Washington. This heatwave is expected to begin Thursday and continue through Monday, making it crucial for residents to prepare accordingly.
Cooler, wetter weather helps crews make more progress on remaining wildfires, ahead of a late-summer warmup
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) -- The recent cooler, wetter weather has been helping Oregon firefighters tackle several larger wildfires, many over a month old. But the threat of new wildfires remains high, as another warmup is due in coming days. As of Sunday morning, there were still about 250 firefighters battling the remaining lightning-sparked wildfire on The post Cooler, wetter weather helps crews make more progress on remaining wildfires, ahead of a late-summer warmup appeared first on KTVZ.
Washington firefighters rescue 2 dogs from motorhome fire
Firefighters in Kelso, Washington, on Sunday afternoon rescued two dogs from a fire inside a motorhome. One of the dogs was treated for smoke inhalation. Both suffered minor burns. The fire started after 3 p.m. in a motorhome in the 1400 block of South Sixth Avenue, according to a press...
Oregon Coast Visitors Association launches biking homepage
The Oregon Coast Visitors Association website is now a central hub for all things biking on the coast! For the past few years, we’ve been actively involved in supporting the creation of three coastal mountain bike trail systems (Klootchy Creek in Seaside, Big Creek in Newport, and Whiskey Run in Coos County), and have sponsored mountain biking events like Ride the Dirt Wave and Mountain Bike Oregon, as a way to elevate mountain biking as a coastal experience for visitors and locals. ...
Volunteers learn history as they clean up Foster-Powell cemetery
Most people drive past Multnomah Park Cemetery – that’s at S.E. 82nd Avenue of Roses and Holgate Boulevard, diagonally across the street from the south end of Eastport Plaza – without giving it a second thought. But on Friday, August 2, some two dozen volunteers – along with specialists from METRO Parks and Nature – gathered there from across the city to learn more about this historic graveyard, while tidying up monuments and gravestones. ...
Huskies Showcase Dominance with Exhibition Win Over Pilots
The Washington Huskies volleyball team kicked off their season with an exhibition match against Portland, securing a 3-1 victory at Alaska Airlines Arena. After dropping the first set, the Huskies bounced back, winning the next three convincingly. This match served as a valuable opportunity for Coach Leslie Gabriel to experiment with different lineup combinations ahead of their first Big Ten season. Notable performances included sophomore Kierstyn Barton with 16 kills and multiple freshmen and transfers making their debuts.
You Won’t Believe Who Washington State’s Most Successful Bank Robber Is
A New Netflix Movie Spotlights Washington State's Most Succesful Bank Robber. Who was Washington State's most prolific bank robber?. I just finished watching Netflix's “How to Rob a Bank,” and it’s worth watching if you’re into true crime. The movie covers one of the most prolific...
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