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Here's how each Portland-area county plans to tackle drug deflection starting Sunday
PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon's experiment with drug decriminalization officially ends Sunday, with a new misdemeanor charge going into effect for people caught using or possessing hard drugs. The partial rollback of Measure 110 has been accompanied by the creation of new drug deflection programs that offer offenders the opportunity to avoid jail time if they accept treatment.
Gresham football finds two-score silver lining amidst tough 44-14 loss to Bend
No one would have blamed Gresham football for phoning in the final minutes of an ugly season opener. Nothing was going right against visiting Bend. The Lava Bears were running rampant — up 44-0, moving the ball at will, laying big hits on the Gopher to force quick three-and-outs — and had triggered a running clock after just a single scoring drive in the third quarter. But instead, with all...
Estimated 20,000 migratory birds have died so far in Klamath Basin botulism outbreak
On Aug. 17, the Bureau of Reclamation started flowing water to the Tule Lake and Lower Klamath National Wildlife Refuges to help mitigate an outbreak of avian botulism. Thousands of ducks, waterfowl, and shorebirds at the Tule Lake Refuge have died from the disease this month. Both refuges are part of the Klamath Basin Refuge Complex straddling the Oregon-California border near Klamath Falls.
Update: Dense fog advisory affecting Central Coast of Oregon until Saturday midday
The National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory at 2:32 a.m. on Saturday in effect until noon for Central Coast of Oregon. The weather service adds, "Areas of dense fog with visibility one quarter mile or less." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," says the weather service....
City of Umatilla Hires New Director, Staff for Parks Department
The city of Umatilla has hired a new Parks and Recreation director, manager and three coordinators to the recently established department. The city’s Parks and Recreation Department started in June 2022 with a volunteer team, but effective Aug. 1, it is fully staffed, including existing staff with the marina and recreational vehicle Park and the Big River Golf Course. The new director, Esmeralda Perches, is a Umatilla resident with experience in public service.
Funky Blazers Lineups We Might See This Season
The next eight months will be tough for anyone even remotely interested in the Portland Trail Blazers. There’ll be confusion, missed defensive assignments, cringeworthy turnovers and facepalm scorelines. But unlike the defeats suffered by teams overtly competing for June glory, the Blazers losses will be part of a bigger...
Peak of the heat arrives Saturday around Portland metro
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — A KOIN 6 Weather Alert remains in place Saturday around western Oregon and southwest Washington. The summer heat this week peaks on Saturday as temperatures return to the low-mid to upper-90s. The high heat could pose a threat to those who are sensitive to high temperatures. Those spending a prolonged amount of time outside or who have no means of keeping cool will be at a higher risk.
Nehalem Bay State Park prepares for major infrastructure upgrades
Rangers at Nehalem Bay State Park are preparing for extensive upgrades to their power and water systems along with other projects that are scheduled to be carried out during a park closure from November 1 to the end of June 2025. Park Manager Ben Cox said that the work will not yield many new facilities for the public but will allow the park to continue serving the community and visitors for years to come. ...
2024 Players to Watch: Mt. Hood Conference football
There will be plenty to marvel at this season on the football field, as the Mt. Hood Conference is filled with talented players at all positions. From powerhouse runners, rocket-armed quarterbacks, deft receivers, mauling linemen, savvy linebackers, stifling defensive backs and accurate kickers, here are the players to watch in the 2024 Mt. Hood Conference football season: Travis Hull, Reynolds senior running back ...
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