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Battle Mountain Complex Zones I & II updates for 7/27
MONUMENT/UKIAH – UPDATE – 7/27 – (From ODF Teams 1 & 3) Firefighters working northwest of Monument along the Battle Mountain Complex Zone I continued to make progress on containment lines spanning from Top Road and Wall Creek Road. Additionally, aircraft resources, including a Type 1 and Type 2 helicopter, were able to assist firefighters on the ground with bucket drops in areas of high fire activity. Aircraft have been grounded for several days due to heavy smoke in the area; using these resources once again has helped ground crews immensely.
Closure on N. Fk. John Day Ranger Dist. to include Olive Lake
UKIAH – (Press Release from the Umatilla National Forest) Forest officials are expanding the temporary closure of the lands, trails and roads on North Fork John Day Ranger District to ensure the safety of the public, firefighters and resources engaged in operations with the nearby Battle Mountain Complex located southwest of Ukiah.
Malheur Lumber Company to halt operations after 41 years
JOHN DAY – Malheur Lumber Company, the last remaining commercial sawmill in John Day, has announced it will close down its operations. In their closing letter, the company cited the “lack of a willful/drug free workforce, lack of housing to allow to recruit from outside the area, market conditions of lumber over the last couple of years, cost of manufacturing (due to inflation) and low/inconsistent production (due to lack of employees) and continuing layering of governmental regulations upon small business in Oregon” as being primary factors for the closure.
This Washington Fire Year Really Isn’t Easy!
Current Situation: The Easy Fire is burning through dense timber, dead trees, and ground vegetation on very steep terrain. Activity near State Route 20 has moderated, but there is still fire within the north and south sides of the perimeter. Firefighters, in collaboration with the Washington Department of Transportation (WSDOT), have been clearing debris and fallen trees from the highway. The closure status of the highway is being frequently reassessed, so check the WSDOT travel map for updates.
Yamhill-Carlton HS trap shooting team claims nation's top prize
YAMHILL, Ore. (KPTV) - In this High School Spotlight, FOX 12 highlights a group of sharp-shooters from Yamhill-Carlton High School who recently returned home with some hard-earned hardware. Small town, big shots; meet the Yamhill-Carlton trap shooting team. “It’s been a great escape and distraction from any chaos of life,”...
Rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles in Prineville prompts police plea for tips, security camera footage
PRINEVILLE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A string of thefts from "many unlocked vehicles" in several Prineville neighborhoods this week prompted police to ask citizens to report any information or suspicious activity on caught security cameras to help solve the crimes, and police are working a few leads as a result. The thefts occurred between 6 p.m. The post Rash of thefts from unlocked vehicles in Prineville prompts police plea for tips, security camera footage appeared first on KTVZ.
Portland launches the Office of Arts & Culture
Your browser does not support the audio element. Last year, city officials decided to end Portland’s contract with the independent Regional Arts and Culture Council. The organization was previously responsible for doling out grants and providing art advocacy for the city. Now, Portland’s Office of Arts & Culture has taken shape and has found organizations, including RACC and MusicOregon, to help administer grants to artists and creators. The city itself will be working on arts advocacy and education. We hear more about how Portland plans to partner with creators from Chariti Montez, the director of the new office.
Cable installation to begin for OSU-led wave energy testing facility off Oregon Coast
Later this month, crews will begin installing the power and data cables that are essential to completing construction of a new wave energy testing facility off the Oregon Coast. The cables will support Oregon State University’s PacWave South, the first pre-permitted, utility-scale, grid-connected wave energy test site in the United States. When the facility is completed, wave energy developers will be able to test different technologies for harnessing the power of ocean waves and transmitting that energy to the local electrical grid. ...
Newborn discovered dead in North Portland, police say
PORTLAND, Ore. — Police are investigating after a newborn baby was found dead in North Portland's Kenton neighborhood on Friday morning. The Portland Police Bureau said that officers responded around 11 a.m. after receiving reports of a dead infant near North Fenwick Avenue and North Argyle Street, an area tucked between Interstate 5, North Interstate Avenue and North Columbia Boulevard.
Blue Mountain Artists Guild show to display creative visions
Retired editor/journalist Annie Charnley Eveland freelances stories for the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin. Send contact name, daytime phone number, news and sharply focused photos as .jpg attachments to acereporter1979@gmail.com or call 509-386-7369.
Slice of Summer Concert Series Returns With New Leadership, Lineup
For more than four decades here, the soundtrack of summer has centered on the Wait Park gazebo in the heart of downtown Canby — highlighted by the sounds of Slice of Summer, a locally organized concert series featuring primarily local artists. And this year, Canby’s beloved local concert series...
Jury convicts Keizer man accused of murdering wife for third time
For the third time in his life, Peter Zielinski was convicted of murdering his wife. A jury unanimously found the 52-year-old Keizer man guilty of second-degree murder, rejecting his claim of extreme emotional disturbance as a defense. ...
Iconic Portland Drag Club Darcelle XV Is at Risk of Closing
The Oregonian reports that Darcelle XV Showplace, a beloved, longstanding Portland drag club, is at risk of shutting down due to poor attendance during its usual peak season. One of the co-hosts and performers at Darcelle XV, Kevin Cook, who performs under the name Poison Waters, told the publication that summer is often the busiest time of year for the club, but that this season has been an outlier. With fall rapidly approaching, it’s unclear how long the club will be able to sustain its business amid operational costs skyrocketing. Eater reached out to Darcelle XV Showplace for comment.
Teenage girl arrested in relation to man found dead near Wilsonville
A teenage girl was recently arrested in connection to a man found dead near Wilsonville last May. Oregon State Police Public Information Officer Kyle Kennedy confirmed in an email that Oscar Lizardo Chaides, a 42-year-old from Salem, was found dead by OSP on May 29. Chaides was found after someone noticed a man lying on the right shoulder of I-5 south near the Charbonneau off ramp, exit 282. Kennedy confirmed that a teenage girl, who has not been named, was arrested in connection to the case. The charges have not been disclosed.
Don Froylan Creamery wins back-to-back awards at American Cheese Society competition
Don Froylan Creamery was one of several Oregon cheesemakers to win multiple awards at the 2024 American Cheese Society (ACS) competition. The American Cheese Society is an association promoting and supporting American cheeses, presenting shows, networking and more for cheesemakers, cheesemongers and companies. This year's award ceremony took place in Buffalo, New York,...
Legendary rock group reacts to having ‘most popular song of all time’
Journey scored a big hit with 1981′s “Don’t Stop Believin’.”. How big? Forbes recently called it “the most popular song of all time.”. And it’s probably a safe bet that the band will be playing it when they stop in Portland at the Moda Center on Monday, Sept. 2.
Life sentence for man convicted for 2023 stabbing death in Southeast Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. — Rahnique Jackson was sentenced to life in prison Friday for the stabbing death of Colin Smith in July 2023. The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office says Jackson, 25, will be eligible for parole after 25 years. A 12-person jury decided unanimously that Jackson is guilty...
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