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No, it's not legal to dig through someone else's trash in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — An interesting question popped up on Google's trending search terms for the Portland area last week: Is dumpster diving legal in Oregon?. It's unclear what prompted people to begin looking up the rules, but a search through social media shows that this is an issue that has come up numerous times in online discussions over the years, with questions and arguments about the legality of rooting through both actual commercial dumpsters and smaller household garbage bins.
Update: Wind advisory for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley until early Wednesday morning
On Tuesday at 12:35 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday 5 a.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley. "Northwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected," describes the weather service. "Visibilities may be locally reduced in blowing dust."
Oregon AG joins lawsuit against property management software firm
(The Center Square) - Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum was one of eight state attorney generals to join the US Department of Justice in an antitrust enforcement action against RealPage Inc. late last week. The plaintiffs contend that RealPage Inc. engaged in anti-competitive practices, hurting renters. The DOJ and lawmakers contend that RealPage allows landlords to use software to determine rental property prices, hindering competition and increasing rental costs. ...
Four-Day Mushroom Arts, Culture & Science Festival Lineup Announced
(Photo courtesy of Rad Myco) The four-day, fungi-focused educational and arts festival Rad Myco has announced the full schedule for its seventh biennial incarnation. Kicking off September 26, the event will host over 60 mushroom-related workshops and special events with authors and experts from Palestine, Japan, Ireland and across North America. Hands-on workshops and presentations will cover a range of topics, including low-cost mushroom growing, medicinal mushroom processing, the strangeness of fungal biology, citizen science in mycology (the study of fungi), sustainable living via fungi, and ways that mushrooms have influenced human cultures throughout history.
Gary Hull, legendary Oregon basketball coach, out at Western Christian
After nearly 40 years, Gary Hull has left Western Christian. David Phelps, the principal of the middle school and high school, confirmed to The Oregonian/OregonLive on Monday that the school made the announcement that Hull is no longer employed by Western Christian. On top of being the boys basketball coach,...
UPDATE: Hale's Restaurant and Lounge temporarily closed to fix damage from blaze
A Hillsboro restaurant expects to be closed at least until the weekend after an electrical fire broke out early this week. Just after midnight Monday, Aug. 26, Hillsboro firefighters responded to a blaze at Hale's Restaurant & Lounge, located at 2755 S.E. Tualatin Valley Highway. A caller reported visible flames, smoke and embers emerging from the back window of the restaurant. ...
LIBRARY HAPPENINGS: Library card sign-up month — You could win!
Celebrate Library Card Sign-up Month this September with Sherwood Public Library and the American Library Association. We’re inviting everyone to discover the incredible resources and opportunities available at your local library. Join the celebration by getting a library card during the month of September and be entered to win one of four $25 gift cards. Card holders must have a Sherwood address to be eligible to win. This year, Optimus...
Mother with two young children cited for $753 theft in Hillsboro
HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV) - On Sunday, a woman was cited for theft at the Tanasbourne Target, while she had her two preschool and grade school-aged children with her, according to the Hillsboro Police Department. During the investigation, police found merchandise from Ulta Beauty and Nordstrom rack stores. Officers confirmed with...
Hillsboro man convicted in child predator sting
HILLSBORO Ore. (KPTV) - On Thursday, 41-year-old Brandon Perkins pled guilty to first-degree online sexual corruption of a child and luring a minor, according to the Washington County District Attorney’s Office. The Judge sentenced Perkins to three years in prison. In Oct. 2019, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office conducted...
Viaduct near Multnomah Falls on Historic Columbia River Highway closed for emergency repairs
The west viaduct on the Historic Columbia River Highway near Multnomah Falls is closed for urgent structural repairs to ensure the safety of workers and drivers, Oregon Department of Transportation officials said Monday. The emergency closure will likely extend through the Labor Day weekend, officials said. If you purchase a...
National Night Out: A Night of Community Celebration in Downtown Portland
Downtown Portland Clean & Safe hosted National Night Out at Director Park on August 6, bringing together neighbors, police, firefighters, and other first responders to strengthen our sense of community and promote a safer environment for everyone. This family-friendly gathering offered a unique opportunity for community members to connect with those who keep our city safe and learn more about Downtown Portland Clean & Safe’s mission.
Jelly Roll is coming to Portland’s Moda Center on Sept 1, get last minute tickets
American rapper and singer Jelly Roll will perform at Portland’s Moda Center on Sunday, September 1 at 7p.m. as part of his 2024 ‘Beautifully Broken’ tour. Tickets are still available for the highly-anticipated show at a variety of price points, but slowly starting to climb as they begin to sell out.
Value of rare Tiffany sterling piece, in a Portland closet for 4 generations, stuns owners
Oregon antiques expert Gary Germer has heard the story before: No one in his client’s family wanted a long stashed-away relic and the owner, who was downsizing, asked Germer its value to decide what to do with it. Turns out, the elaborate centerpiece — called an epergne — that had remained in the same family for four generations but rarely been used was made of pure silver and purchased in 1867 from Tiffany & Co.
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