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SUNDAY UPDATE: Fire agencies, state fire agencies fighting several wildfires across our region
REGIONAL - In Washington and in Oregon, fire agencies across our region are battling several wildfires. Some have been burning for days while others continue to pop up due to the hot, dry and windy conditions. Information on these fires is constantly changing. We will work to bring you the latest as soon as possible.
State officials report disturbing death toll amid heat wave: 'We are looking at the potential for breaking more records'
Studies show that our warming world increases the frequency and intensity of deadly heat waves. Heat waves have hit the Pacific Northwest this summer and are suspected of causing at least 16 deaths in Oregon alone, the Guardian reported. The actual number of heat-related deaths might be higher since experts say heat-related deaths are undercounted, as USA Today has noted.
Prepare for strong thunderstorms and winds with outflow in Oregon Sunday evening
The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 5:26 p.m. on Sunday for strong thunderstorms and winds with outflow until 6 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Baker and Malheur counties. Residents can anticipate wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 5:20 p.m., Doppler radar...
Boaters reminded of duties after an incident
The Oregon State Marine Board wants to remind boaters that it’s state law to help and render aid in cases where another boat is swamped, capsizes or is involved in another incident with property damage or personal injury. It’s also about being a “good neighbor” on the water. Failure to fulfill the duties of the boat operator (ORS 830.475) could result in a Class A misdemeanor citation. In cases where the boat operator leaves the scene of a boat accident where there is personal injury...
See all homes sold in NW Portland, July 15 to July 21
The following is a listing of all home transfers in NW Portland reported from July 15 to July 21. There were 5 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,280-square-foot home on Northwest Westover Road in Portland that sold for $575,000.
Parents Blast City for Dawson Park Violence
Violence erupted in Dawson Park again last Friday afternoon, after a shooter opened fire in the picturesque Eliot neighborhood park that’s long been a gathering place for the city’s Black community. The shooter fired at least 70 times. Two people were hospitalized. WW wrote nearly two years ago...
Portland Trail Blazers vs. Houston Rockets: Game preview, time, TV channel, how to watch free live stream online
The Portland Trail Blazers close out their summer league schedule with a 6 p.m. game Sunday night against the Houston Rockets in Las Vegas, Nevada. Blazers rookie center Donovan Clingan has enjoyed a strong summer session. The No. 7 pick out of Connecticut is averaging nine points, 12.3 rebounds and leads all players with 4.3 blocked shots per game.
Environmental History Book “Forest Under Siege” Examines Post-WWII Old Growth Forests
Rand Schenck, environmentalist and author, spends much of his time at and around a recreational cabin in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest. Due to protections of a nearby mineral spring, the part of the forest his cabin occupies is one of the few remaining in Washington state that’s still primarily made up of old growth.
Fallen power line sparked Sauvie Island fire
A fire that broke out on Sauvie Island on Saturday started when a tree fell on a power line. A representative of the Sauvie Island Fire District said the fire started around 4 p.m. after the damaged power line ignited grass and blackberry bushes on Northwest Reeder Road. The afternoon...
Portland honors late drag queen Darcelle XV with new plaza for ‘all walks of life’
The Darcelle XV Plaza was recently unveiled in Southwest Portland, named after the late drag queen Walter Cole, who performed at the world's longest-running drag show for over 50 years.
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