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Major gas leak in Vancouver closes 99th Street, 10 homes evacuated
VANCOUVER, Wash. (KATU) — A major natural gas leak in front of Columbia River High School has closed Northwest 99th Street this evening, according to Clark County Fire District 6. The leak was reported just after 4 p.m. and people reported smelling the gas as far away as 11...
9-Year Mystery Solved: 53-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 4 Years in Prison for Drowning Newborn Daughter in Recycling Bin
Alnath Oliver was sentenced to four years in prison after pleading guilty to criminally negligent homicide for leaving his newborn daughter’s body in a recycling bin in 2013. Alnath Oliver Admits to Killing Newborn Daughter, Sentenced to Prison. In a sad ending to a long-unsolved case, 53-year-old Alnath Oliver...
Camas Days expected to draw thousands to historic downtown this week
Camas Days, the annual downtown Camas festival organized by the Camas-Washougal Chamber of Commerce will bring thousands of visitors to Camas’ historic downtown this weekend, with a full range of events planned for Friday and Saturday, July 26-27. This year’s “America the Beautiful” themed Camas Days will help celebrate...
Newport man leads police on Highway 20 car chase
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - On Thursday, a Newport man was arrested following a car chase on Highway 20. Around 6:30 p.m., Newport officers were trying to find 45-year-old Benjamin Arthur Palm, who had been identified as a suspect. in a trespassing investigation. Police learned Palm was driving a black car...
Judge seeks perspective of 5,000 Oregon foster children as the state moves toward reforms
Children who spent time in Oregon’s foster care system have a chance to talk about their experiences with a federal judge who is finalizing a historical settlement in a class-action lawsuit. The settlement, announced in May, requires the Oregon Department of Human Services, which runs the foster care system,...
'This is unprecedented': Fire managers brief community on Durkee Fire
BOISE, Idaho — Wildfires continue scorching Eastern Oregon. In a pre-recorded video posted on Facebook Wednesday night, the crew fighting the Durkee Fire validated people's worries. "I know there's nervousness and concern, and I'm right there with you," said Sarah Sherman, Bureau of Land Management agency administrator. As of...
Crook County's Greater Idaho measure passed, so now what?
In May, Crook County voters approved a ballot measure that expressed citizen support for the Greater Idaho movement. But what does its passage mean and what can residents expect to happen now? Voters approved Measure 7-86, an advisory question regarding citizen sentiment for relocation of the Oregon-Idaho border, by a 53.44%-46.56% margin. Crook County is one of 13 Oregon counties whose citizens have voted in support of the Greater Idaho...
Rye Valley resident talks about efforts to save neighbor's home from Durkee Fire
Alison Oszman hopes the acute threat that the Durkee Fire poses to her home has passed. “We’re a little more relaxed today,” Oszman said on Thursday morning, July 25, from the 20-acre property in Rye Valley where she and her boyfriend, Jim McKinney, live. Their home is about 9 miles west of Interstate 84. The fire burned around their home on July 19, two days after a lightning bolt, several ...
Temporary Fire Evacuation Shelter Open in Baker City
BAKER CITY – (Release from Baker County) Due to the various fires throughout Baker County, including the Durkee, Thompson and Coyote Fires, many areas have been under a Level 3 (GO NOW) evacuation. Level 3 is the most serious of evacuation levels and directs people to leave their homes immediately due to the extreme risk of danger. A Level 3 evacuation notification is not issued lightly, but with careful consideration of the circumstances and potential for loss of life.
Why You Should Be Wearing A Mask In Southern Idaho Right Now
Reducing Smoke Exposure During Wildfires Near The Treasure Valley. With several wildfires currently surrounding the Treasure Valley in Idaho, residents are facing significant health risks due to poor air quality and excessive heat. The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning, an Air Quality Alert, and an Excessive Heat Warning for the area.
Environmental groups, farmers, again challenge renewable diesel project at Port Westward
Two Oregon environmental and land conservation groups are once again challenging a land-use permit for a Texas-based company proposing to build one of the largest renewable diesel refineries in the country. Nonprofits Columbia Riverkeeper and 1000 Friends of Oregon, along with a local farmer, filed an appeal with the Oregon...
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort reopens in Central Oregon after extensive renovations
Kah-Nee-Ta Hot Springs Resort in Warm Springs is officially welcoming back guests after closing in 2018. The resort has reopened after extensive renovations and updates. Online reservations for day-use...
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