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Car Shows Provide Economic Shot-in-the Arm and a Lot More
Attending a week-end car show is much more than observing a beautiful paint job on a classic hot rod or antique vehicle. Across coastal Northern California and Oregon, as many as 300 vehicles strut their stuff on any given summertime week-end. Most of the Benefit Shows in our geography are celebrating 30 years or more anniversaries. Area car Shows provide a venue for like-minded folks to gather and admire beautiful...
Vista Fire mop up begins as crews move on to Oregon blazes
The Vista Fire is 79% contained and essentially out after burning 2,936 acres, though some 396 fire personnel remain in the area cleaning up and rehabbing the landscape, fire officials reported Thursday. “The fire is pretty much out,” said U.S. Forest Service Spokesperson Nathan Judy. “We’re now doing a lot...
Oregon's First DAISO Store!
If you love fun and unique Japanese products, it's your lucky day! The first Oregon DAISO store is opening this weekend in Hillsboro. Kerri Williamson got a sneak peek inside the store. For more information about DAISO, visit their website here. DAISO. Sunset Esplanade. 2605A SE TV Highway Hillsboro. This...
Summer EBT is available for a limited time, thousands of families may be eligible but must apply
Having enough to eat is crucial for good health and well-being. Yet hunger is a persistent problem across the country and here in Oregon. Feeding America reports that 1 in 6 children in Oregon face hunger. To help children get the food they need to thrive, the Oregon State Legislature approved the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS) and the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) to offer Summer EBT this year. With support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS),...
New Prineville assistant city manager announced
For the first time in its history, the city of Prineville has an assistant city manager. Casey Kaiser, who is the current public works director, has stepped into the role. The transition was announced by City Manger Steve Forrester at a Prineville City Council meeting held earlier this month. Kaiser joined the city staff in 2018, taking a position in the planning department. He later transitioned to the public works...
Medford to open cooling shelter on Saturday
MEDFORD, Ore. – The City of Medford is opening its cooling shelter on West 6th Street this weekend. Due to high temperatures expected, the shelter will be open from noon to 8 p.m. on Saturday. It will be operated by ACCESS and will have water, snacks, and a restroom...
Oregon faces long wildfire season as new fires spark and lightning, evacuations mount
Oregon’s wildfire season is off to a busy start, and it's expected to stay that way the rest of the summer, Gov. Tina Kotek acknowledged at a Friday news conference. A whopping 434,821 acres in 30 large wildfires have burned in the state already this season, in addition to issuing 88 evacuation orders and warnings. The number of acres burned this season is already more than all of last year and almost more than all of 2022.
Hot weather returns for Saturday across western Oregon and SW Washington
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — More hot weather is on its way for the weekend. KATU has declared a Storm Tracker 2 Weather Alert for Saturday. High temperatures are forecast in the upper 90s in the Portland metro area. “Our upper-level flow will be coming off the land, and we...
Excessive heat and critical fire weather over the weekend in Eastern Washington & Oregon
Excessive Heat Warning for Eastern Washington into Northern Oregon from 11 AM Saturday to 10 PM Monday…. Stay hydrated, wear sunscreen and find cover from the sun when possible. Fire Weather Watch for the John Day Highlands, Southern Blue Mountains, and Strawberry Mountains from Saturday 11 AM to Sunday 10...
Falls Fire estimated at 114,236 acres on Friday
UPDATE – 7/19 – (From Falls Fire 2024) Please join us for our latest public meeting to learn more about the Falls Fire’s current status. Location: The Grant County Regional Airport – 72000 Airport Road, John Day, OR 97845. In the large conference room. Attend to...
Providence impacted by massive tech outage
OREGON – At least one Oregon hospital system has been affected by an unprecedented worldwide technology outage. Providence said Friday morning that its I.T. teams worked overnight and have restored access to patient records and clinical documentation for nurses, physicians, and other care givers. In a statement, Providence said...
Oregon’s Employment sees little change in June
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June and 4.2% in May and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023. Gains and losses In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 600 jobs, following a gain of 4,000 jobs in May. June’s gains were largest in health care...
Fire off Masten Road south of La Pine prompts Level 1 alert; crews from several agencies stop it at under an acre
La PINE, Ore. (KTVZ) – A wildfire reported early Friday afternoon off Masten Road south of La Pine brought out crews from numerous agencies and prompted a multi-agency response and Level 1 BE READY evacuation alert for neighbors before it was stopped at less than an acre, officials said.
Urgent Alert: Excessive Heat Warning in Effect Till 8pm Monday
Mother Nature just won't cut us a break in the PNW. An Excessive Heat Warning is on. The alert was issued through weather services on Thursday. The National Weather Service in Pendleton issued the URGENT weather message at 1:38 pm:. HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PDT THIS...
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