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Why does Oregon have 3 different minimum wages?
When the Oregon Legislature overhauled the state’s minimum wage in 2016, lawmakers set varying minimum wages for different parts of the state to account for differences in the cost of living. Legislators also mandated annual increases that are now pegged to inflation, which is why Oregon’s minimum wages went...
Burn on the Fourth of July? Caution urged as temps remain high through weekend
Meteorologists urge caution: Make sure the things sizzling this weekend are on our barbecues, not dry grasses around misplaced fireworks, or the fair skins of Oregonians eager for a little sun. High temperatures are expected to hover in the upper eighties for Independence Day, but should climb into the upper 90s on Friday, July 5. The heat could stick around through the middle of week. Some parts of the metro...
Bowman Museum's Belknap Exhibit Center presents new exhibit
Bowman Museum has announced the opening of a new art exhibit, "American Frontier Art: Along the Oregon Trail by David Dittman," at the Belknap Exhibit Center. The exhibit launched on June 17 and will run through Aug. 24, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the history and rugged beauty of the Oregon Trail through the eyes of artist David Dittman. Museum leaders explained that David Dittman, known for his vivid and dynamic artistic style, brings to life the trials, triumphs and tenacity of...
Oregon coast’s last wood-frame lighthouse is set for $1.4 million renovation
A $1.4 million renovation is expected to breathe new life into Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, an old coastal landmark known for its short lifespan, its own inhouse ghost and for inspiring a historical society still thriving 76 years later. The repairs aim to ensure the longevity of the Oregon coast’s last standing wood-frame lighthouse.
142nd Wing fighter jets conduct July 4th celebration flyovers in Oregon, SW Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. — The 142nd Wing will conduct Independence Day flyovers for various parades and ceremonies around Oregon and Southwest Washington. After launching from Portland Air National Guard Base, the F-15fighter jets will make their way across large swaths of the PNW, making passes 1,000 feet above the ground at 400 mph for 4th of July events.
Heading to the Oregon Coast to beat the heat wave? What to know before you go
Many Oregonians are expected to travel to the Oregon Coast over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as a heat wave will cause sweltering temperatures to climb into the triple digits and bake the Willamette Valley. The National Weather Service predicts while Salem temperatures could hit highs of 104 degrees...
Oregonians bought 146k guns to start 2024, one of the highest rates in US
The U.S. surgeon general declared gun violence a public health crisis last week, issuing a 39-page advisory on initiatives to prevent firearm deaths. The advisory said the rate of firearm-related deaths “reached a near three-decade high in 2021." About a third of Americans say they personally own a gun,...
Fireworks issues beyond Independence Day
The use of fireworks, both legal and illegal goes beyond celebrations during Independence Day. The fireworks are dangerous and have led to injuries and fires. The law Oregon law prohibits the possession, use or sale of any firework that flies into the air, explodes, or travels more than 12 feet horizontally on the ground without...
Despite mild fire season forecast, agencies tell Oregon leaders they need to invest in workforce
Oregon is likely to face fewer big wildfires this summer than in previous years, but a lack of rural housing, coupled with unstable and often low pay, continues to create firefighter workforce challenges across the state and region. That was a big part of the message from state and federal fire and emergency response officials, who discussed this year’s fire outlook and what they need at a meeting Monday at the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center. The Portland-based center is part of a larger wildfire prevention...
'It affected two countries': Man sentenced to 30 days for poisoning 18K salmon at southern Oregon hatchery
REEDSPORT, Ore. — One man's crime, led to hundreds of hours worth of labor down the drain. On April 21, Joshua Heckathorn broke into a fish hatchery, the Gardiner Reedpsort Winchester Bay Salmon Trout Enhancement Program (STEP). He poisoned 18,000 young salmon with bleach. "They were all dead," said...
Oregon Tech engineering students win visionary award at statewide invention competition
July 3, 2024, Portland, Ore. – Oregon Tech Renewable Energy Engineering student Adama Toure and Electrical Engineering student Jordan Harris-Toovy won the Visionary Award at the June 27 Invent Oregon Collegiate Challenge (InventOR) for their fault detection technology that monitors the life of solar panels. InventOR stated that the concept, if realized, has the potential to make a lasting impact on the world.
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