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New study compares effectiveness of US, Canadian wildfire smoke communications
EUGENE, Ore. — A new study out of the University of Oregon School of Journalism and Communication suggests the U.S. method for communicating the severity of wildfire smoke may be less effective than the method used in Canada, especially for parents wanting to protect their children's health. The study...
American Monster on ID: What Happened to Christy Blankenship & Who Killed Her?
Disclaimer: This article mentions murder. Reader discretion is advised. Investigation Discovery’s American Monster is gearing up to release a new episode on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at 9 p.m. ET. The upcoming episode, “Til Death Do Us Part,” revisits the story of a tragic killing. On what should have been a day of celebration for […] The post American Monster on ID: What Happened to Christy Blankenship & Who Killed Her? appeared first on ComingSoon.net - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Community meeting Saturday evening for Lone Rock Fire, over 135,000 acres
LONE ROCK, Ore. -- Updated at 9:00 a.m.: There will be a community meeting Saturday, July 27 at 6:00 p.m. at the Grade School Gym located at 392 Main Street, Fossil, Ore. The meeting will also be available on the Lone Rock Fire Facebook page.
Sweet & Salty PDX Opening in SE Portland
A new snack shop is coming to Portland’s Central Eastside district of the Buckman neighborhood in SE Portland: Sweet & Salty PDX. Their soft opening in pop-up form will take place tomorrow, Friday July 26. As their name indicates, they will be offering sweet and salty things to snack on, as well as a few more substantial items.
Oregon State University captures first-ever images of ship striking shark
Hours after an endangered shark off the coast of Ireland was tagged with a FitBit-like device and a camera, researchers captured, what they believe, is the first-ever images of a shark being struck by a boat.
Emotional public input given at MACRD board meeting
Several community members attended the Madras Aquatic Center Recreational District Board of Directors July 24 work session, nearly all concerned that the pool may have to close in light of recent financial developments. On July 17, taxing districts in Jefferson County that received tax funds from Portland General Electric (the county's largest tax-payer) received a letter from County Assessor Ray Soliz that PGE had substantially overpaid its taxes due to a reporting error from PGE and later caught by the Oregon Department of Revenue. The...
Linn County Veteran's Services announces move to new office location
ALBANY, Ore. – Linn County Veteran's Services recently moved to a newly remodeled office location in Albany after several decades in their previous location, according to Linn County officials. The county said that their veteran’s services department, previously housed at 330 3rd Ave. SW, is now located at 505...
Honoring Former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney
The CSG West family is mourning the loss of former Oregon Senate President Peter Courtney, who passed away July 16th. He was a towering figure in Oregon politics and the state’s longest serving lawmaker and Senate president. Former Senate President Courtney served his community and the state of Oregon...
Nine Cultural Attractions Offer Free Admission and Special Events to Oregon and Washington Educators July 28–August 10
Portland, OR — July 10, 2024 — From July 28–August 10, educators are invited to visit Aurora Colony Museum and Historical Society, Five Oaks Museum, Japanese American Museum of Oregon, Lan Su Chinese Garden, Maryhill Museum of Art, Oregon Historical Society, Pittock Mansion, Portland Art Museum, and Portland Chinatown Museum for free as well as take part in educator-focused events and tours.
Oregon Humane Society Holds Meow-tragious Kitten Event
Oregon Humane Society is reducing adoption fees by 50 percent for cats and kittens, Friday through Sunday, July 26-28. The adoption promotion is taking place at OHS’ Portland and Salem campuses, with additional outreach events designed to make bringing a new kitten home more convenient. “This is one of...
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