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Lake Oswego sprinter James Bauman announces college commitment
One of Oregon’s fastest high school sprinters has found his collegiate home. On Monday, Lake Oswego’s James Bauman announced via his social media accounts that he will be heading south to compete for Arizona State University in college. If you purchase a product or register for an account...
3,000-acre fire near Paulina prompts Level 2 & 3 evacuations
Central Oregon Fire Information released this Tuesday morning update on the new fire starts from the past couple of days. While most stayed small, the biggest one burning near Paulina is reported to be 3,000 acres. Central Oregon — Yesterday firefighters in Central Oregon responded to over 25 new reported...
Two dead after major head-on crash east of Sandy
Two people died in a three-car crash Sunday afternoon, July 21, about 10 miles east of Sandy after a teenage driver allegedly drifted into oncoming traffic. Oregon State Police responded at 1:45 p.m. to the Highway 26 crash, at milepost 32, near Cherryville. According to early investigations, a juvenile girl driving a Volkswagen Tiguan westbound entered the eastbound lanes for unknown reasons and struck an oncoming BMW 540. The BMW spun into the westbound lanes, where it was struck by a Tesla T3. ...
Payton Pritchard to host 2 youth basketball camps in West Linn, Camas
PORTLAND, Ore. — Former Oregon Duck, West Linn native and now Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard will be hosting two youth basketball camps across the Portland area beginning on July 30. Pritchard will be returning to Portland this summer after winning the NBA Finals with the Celtics this past...
2 Big Lots locations in Oregon to close
Two Oregon Big Lots locations will be closing, according to the retailer's website. The Salem and Albany locations of the discount retail chain are set to close and offering up to 20% off, according to banners at the top of the locations' web pages. The closures come after Big Lots...
Bureau of Land Management issues fire restrictions for Northwest Oregon district
Fire restrictions are in effect for all Bureau of Land Management public lands throughout the Northwest Oregon District. BLM leaders encourage all visitors to be aware of active restrictions and closures as warmer, drier weather sets in around the Pacific Northwest. These fire restrictions help reduce the risk of human-caused fires. The BLM Oregon/Washington statewide Fire Restrictions went into effect May 24th, prohibiting fireworks, exploding targets or metallic targets, steel component ammunition (core or jacket), tracer or incendiary devices, and sky lanterns. ...
First, Do No Harm? The State of Healthcare in Oregon: Part II
“First, do no harm.” This is the Hippocratic Oath physicians take when they get their medical license, and practice for their entire medical career. As independent physician practices dwindle, corporate ownership of medical practices is at an all-time high. Large hospitals continue to expand their footprint, furthering a decades-long trend of consolidation. More recently, new corporate entities are acquiring physician groups, headlined by private equity companies, retailers such as Walgreens and Amazon, and insurance companies. Today, UnitedHealthcare is the largest employer of physicians in the nation. These trends of corporate consolidation are pervasive here in Oregon, raising urgent questions about the ownership and control over Oregon’s health care delivery system.
Kuna and Nampa fire departments deploy to aid Oregon amid escalating wildfires
KUNA, Idaho (CBS2) — On Saturday afternoon, a wildfire task force from Kuna Fire and Nampa Fire were deployed to help Oregon. The state's fire conditions have deteriorated significantly over the last few days with more evacuations. Kuna Rural Fire Districts say it has remained staffed and ready to...
Update: Wind advisory issued for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon until early Tuesday
On Monday at 7:54 p.m. an updated wind advisory was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until Tuesday at midnight for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. The weather service adds, "West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph." "Gusty winds will blow around...
Check out the HUDL films of all 16 of Oregon's 2025 commitments
Oregon's 2025 class ranks fifth nationally with room for even more movement in the coming weeks and months. The class is headlined by five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore and consists of 16 total verbal pledges. Of those 16 prospects, 13 rank within the Top 247 rankings. Simply put, this class is talented at the top and also very deep.
Cowlitz commissioners to vote on Scott Hill Park expansion
Cowlitz County commissioners will meet Tuesday, July 23 to approve an agreement that would fund an expansion of Woodland’s Scott Hill Park and Sports Complex. The request, by the Rotary Foundation of Woodland, is for $50,000. Commissioners are also scheduled to sign off on a nearly $330,000 payment to...
Dangerous Dengue Fever on the Rise in Washington State
Dangerous Dengue Fever on the Rise in Washington State. Those pesky mosquitos are no fun during the summer and now cases of Dengue Fever are on the rise in Washington State. What Are The Symptoms Of Dengue Fever? The WA DOH Breaks It Down For You. According to a post...
Astoria art studios open for weekend tour
The 14th annual Astoria Open Studios Tour over the last weekend in July will see more than 50 artists offer a glimpse of their creative process to the public. The free, self-guided event is a chance to meet local artists and see and buy their work right where it was made.
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