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Summer heat nears its peak Friday around Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Summer temperatures are on the rise as afternoon highs return into the 90s again on Friday. A KOIN 6 Weather Alert Day will go into place on Saturday as temperatures climb into the mid to upper 90s in Portland and the Willamette Valley. Hazy conditions...
Heat islands that boost temps affect majority of Portlanders
More than 70% of Portland residents live on heat islands with temperatures that feel at least 8° higher than surrounding areas, a new analysis shows. Why it matters: Urban heat islands (UHIs) are boosting temperatures within 65 major U.S. cities that are home to 50 million people, or 15% of the total U.S. population, according to Climate Central's analysis of 2024 temperatures.
Good Morning, News: Gonzalez Called 911 After Being Jostled on MAX, More $$$ for Oregon Schools, and Biden Reportedly "Receptive" to Stepping Aside
The Mercury provides news and fun every single day—but your help is essential. If you believe Portland benefits from smart, local journalism and arts coverage, please consider making a small monthly contribution, because without you, there is no us. Thanks for your support!. GOOD MORNING, PORTLAND! 👋. After some...
Level 3: Go Now evacuation notice issued for Pyramid Fire east of Sweet Home
LINN COUNTY, Ore. — A Level 3 Evacuation Notice has been issued for the Pyramid Fire burning east of Sweet Home. A LEVEL 3: GO NOW! Evacuation Alert is being issued for a large area of the Sweet Home Ranger District. This evacuation is being coordinated with the United States Forest Service.
Despite fears, study finds little link between Oregon's Measure 110 and decline in proactive policing
PORTLAND, Ore. — In a little more than a month, Oregon's experiment with decriminalization of hard drugs comes to an end. That portion of Measure 110, passed by voters in 2020, has received the lion's share of the blame for a perceived shift slide lawlessness in the state, particularly in Portland. But a new report suggests that this wasn't necessarily the case.
Better Business Bureau warns jobs seekers of fraud scams from Idaho company
The Better Business Bureau is warning job seekers of potential identity fraud scams perpetrated nationally by a fraudulent Idaho-based reshipping company called Intelligent Post. The business, which had its registration dissolved in 2023 but continues operating online, contacts job seekers through career websites such as Indeed with offers for well-paying...
Ambulance fatally hits driver stalled on side of I-84 with flat tire
A woman attempting to change a flat tire in the Columbia River Gorge was hit and killed by an AMR ambulance in the early morning hours Thursday, July 18. Oregon State Police responded to the fatal two-vehicle crash at 12:45 a.m. on Interstate 84, near milepost 54, in Hood River County, near Starvation Creek State Park. An investigation learned a westbound Ford Econoline AMR Ambulance, driven by 42-year-old Amanda Hancock, of Benton City, Washington, left the lane and struck a Chevrolet Camaro that was disabled...
Over a decade after her body was found at a Portland recycling center, father sentenced in 'Baby Precious' cold case
PORTLAND, Ore. — The father of an infant girl found dead at a Portland recycling center in 2013 has been sentenced in a decade-long cold case. The baby, known previously known only as "Baby Precious," was identified as Amara in 2021. According to court documents, 53-year-old Alnath Omar Oliver...
Portland To Plant Trees In Streets
Beginning this month, City of Portland contractors will start construction on the first phase of the Trees in the Curb Zone pilot project. The project will repurpose underutilized parking spaces along SE Duke from 82nd Ave to 94th avenues to add space for 15 street trees. This part of the Lents neighborhood is noted for having few street trees and little space behind the curb to accommodate a tree. In addition to creating space and planting these new street trees, the City project will also fund a limited quantity of yard trees for properties along the street.
Thursday Evening Brush Fire In CRR Prompts Evacuations
CROOKED RIVER RANCH, OR -- A fast-moving brush fire threatened several homes in Crooked River Ranch, Thursday evening. Crooked River Ranch Fire & Rescue, as well as crews from Redmond, Sisters, Bend, Cloverdale, Crook County and Jefferson County responded to the SW Quail Road area just after 5:30 p.m. They...
Oregon wildfires off to a ‘very aggressive start’, Gov. Kotek warns
Governor Tina Kotek has declared a wildfire state of emergency in Oregon, with over 100 wildfires burning across the state, requiring the deployment of firefighters from other states and the National Guard to combat the growing number of fires.
10 most expensive homes sold in central Oregon, July 8-14
A house in Bend that sold for $2.6 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in central Oregon in the past week. In total, 115 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $721,517. The average price per square foot ended up at $395.
Oregon under a heat advisory Saturday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 8:46 a.m. on Friday valid for Saturday between 11 a.m. and 11 p.m. for Inner Portland Metro, East Portland Metro, East Central Willamette Valley, Linn County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, West Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor, Upper Hood River Valley and Central Columbia River Gorge I-84 Corridor.
Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget
With Oregon’s public schools staring down a fiscal cliff this school year as the historic federal investment from the last few years expires, Gov. Tina Kotek is proposing changes. She’d like to help schools keep up with rising costs in the years ahead by updating the way schools are funded. She estimates that those changes […] The post Gov. Kotek proposes changes to Oregon school funding and half billion dollar boost in next budget appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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