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Woman exits Oregon prison 21 months late after state corrections agency ‘really screwed up’
In April, Bridget McDermott was a prisoner at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility and expected to spend another six months there before her release, which the corrections agency projected for Oct. 4. But the prison’s calculation was wrong. She spent an extra 21 months in Oregon’s women’s prison when she should have been free, after serving about 14 years on a 2010 robbery, burglary and kidnapping conviction in Lane County. Her...
Thunderstorms in Eastern Oregon this evening, but otherwise comfortable through the weekend
We’re seeing another typical summer day which includes pleasant weather over and west of the Cascades. Here in Portland we’ll be topping out in the lower 80s the next couple hours. A very weak weather system moving overhead will bring a breezy northwest wind through the evening along with a few clouds.
Climate change a growing public health threat in Oregon, but state adapting, report finds
More Oregonians are suffering from respiratory, heart and mental health issues caused by extreme weather events linked to climate change, and rural, elderly and minority communities are being hit the hardest, a new state report found. But new investments in portable air conditioners, home air filtration systems and gardens and green spaces are helping lessen […]
From College Sweethearts to Blue & Gold Legacies
In a cozy corner of the Library on EOU’s campus, longtime alumni Mary Jo Lemon, ’66, and her husband Terry Lemon, ’69, reminisced about their memories as adults, students, and children. “I remember my mother bringing my sister and me to her office and just playing in...
Level 2 (BE SET) evacuation orders in place for wildfire near Milton-Freewater
MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore. - UPDATE 8:43 p.m. According to Milton-Freewater Rural Fire Department Chief Brandon Caldwell, the fire started early Thursday morning. Crews closed Walla Walla River Road at the intersection of it and Course Creek Road, though it has since been reopened. Caldwell did not provide acreage, but said the...
News of Record for July 24, 2024
POLICE LOG Baker City Police Arrests, citations RECKLESS DRIVING, FAILURE TO PERFORM DUTIES OF A DRIVER IN AN ACCIDENT: Allen L. Perkins, 67, Oologah, Oklahoma, 12:22 p.m. July 23 on Highway 7, Milepost 41.5; cited and released. PROBATION VIOLATION (Baker County Justice Court warrant): William Arthur Prather Jr., 44, Baker City, 9:06 a.m. July 23 in the 1100 block of Campbell Street; cited and ...
Chief Joseph Days Rodeo to Proceed Amid Wildfires in Oregon
Joseph, OR– (Release from Chief Joseph Days Rodeo Committee) The much-anticipated Chief Joseph Days Rodeo is here, even as wildfires continue to affect travel in Oregon. We are aware that reaching our rodeo might be more challenging this year, and we want to ensure that everyone stays informed and safe while making their way to Joseph.
Reconfiguration of Plaza Way and West Tietan Street in Walla Walla set for August
WALLA WALLA, Wash.-Street closures will be in place on Tietan Street for reconfiguration of the east/west travel lanes at the intersection of Plaza Way and West Tietan Street. According to the City of Walla Walla, the closures will be in place from 12 a.m. to 6 a.m. on Aug. 18 and 19.
Cars and carousel building damaged during shootout at Riverfront Park in Salem
The Salem Police Department is investigating a shooting incident Wednesday at Riverfront Park that caused damage to multiple vehicles and the carousel building. Police responded at 1:20 a.m. to multiple calls of gunfire at the park. Officers located multiple vehicles in the parking lot damaged by gunfire, and damage to Salem's Riverfront Carousel...
Bend Pilates’ Debby Bowen Becomes One of Only Two Balanced Body Educators in Oregon
Debby Bowen, a leader in the Pilates community of Central Oregon, has achieved another milestone by becoming one of only two Balanced Body Educators in the state of Oregon. As the first Pilates instructor in Central Oregon certified through the Pilates Method Alliance (PMA) in 2008, Bowen continues to elevate the standard of Pilates instruction in the region. Balanced Body, renowned as the world’s leading provider of Pilates equipment and education, selects Master Instructors from around the globe for their innovation, expertise, and creativity. After a rigorous application and interview process, Bowen stated, “It’s an honor to be accepted into the program and feels like a great next step for me in my Pilates career.”
Portland chef at 'Ox' is top 10 finalist in Guy Fieri’s recipe contest
Faron Dexter is a chef at 'Ox' in Portland and is also a top 10 finalist in the 'Big Flavor, Bigger Heroes' recipe contest from Guy Fieri. He joins FOX 12 NOW in studio to talk about entering the contest, his signature recipe, the Portland food scene and more.
MHCC receives designation by the National Security Agency
Valid through the 2029 academic year, Mt. Hood Community College received its designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense by the National Security Agency. The designation is awarded to institutions that meet rigorous criteria and demonstrate the ability to support the nation's efforts in protecting the National Information Infrastructure. “This designation reaffirms the hard work of our cybersecurity faculty, our commitment to academic excellence, and our...
Americana Quintet Never Come Down Plays Homecoming Show After Wrapping National Tour
Locally-based Americana outfit Never Come Down returns to Portland on Tuesday, Aug. 6, at The Showdown, closing out a 20-show nationwide tour supporting the release of their sophomore album, Greener Pastures. Though it’s only been two months since the bluegrass-tinged quintet last played in town, they’ve changed considerably in that time.
Data Centers Continuing Growth In Hillsboro Leads To Larger Questions About The Value They Bring
They are coming from all over the world. They want our clean, clear water. They want our relatively cheap power and land. They want access to the massive fiber optic cables that run from all over the world, across the Pacific, and through the Tualatin Valley on their way East to I-5 and beyond. They want the tax subsidies that Oregon lavishes upon them. They bring construction jobs but, once completed, offer very few jobs per acre. Their value to the digital world is unquestioned. But their value to the people of Hillsboro, Oregon, needs to be.
Brownsville's 'Stand By Me Day' festival celebrates classic '80s movie
BROWNSVILLE, Ore. – Nearly four decades later, the City of Brownsville continues to celebrate its role in the classic 1980s film ‘Stand By Me,’ and fans of the movie turn out in droves to pay their respects at the Stand By Me Day festival held each year on July 23.
Salem-Keizer School Board elects leaders for 2024-25 school year
The Salem-Keizer School Board chose new board leadership at its first meeting of the 2024-25 school year Tuesday. Board members elected Cynthia Richardson as the new board chairperson. Richardson has...
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