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Spotlight’s Scott Keith wins statewide award
The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association has bestowed a major award on Columbia County Spotlight reporter Scott Keith. The Oregon Newspaper Publishers Association presented the awards in its Better Newspaper Contest on Thursday, July 18, at Eagle Crest Resort in Redmond. The association recognized reporters and editors across the Portland region and the Spotlight’s sister publications for their outstanding coverage. Keith won second place in the Best Feature Story category for...
Oregon delegate and political expert weigh in on potential presidential nominee Kamala Harris
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Associated Press's Delegate Survey predicted Monday night that Vice President Kamala Harris has enough support from Democratic delegates to become the presidential nominee. The news came just one day after President Joe Biden announced he was dropping out of the race. Several state delegations met...
Mountainside's Brayden Boe is transferring to Arizona's Dream City Christian School
In what’s become an ongoing trend in the state of Oregon, one of the area’s best boys high school basketball players is leaving to finish his career elsewhere. Mountainside High School’s senior Brayden Boe announced on Monday, July 22, via social media, that he’s transferring to Dream City Christian School in Glendale, Arizona. Boe is one of Oregon’s highest rated high school recruits and was expected to lead a Mavericks...
TravisMathew clothing opens first store in Oregon at Washington Square mall
TravisMathew, an upscale men’s and women’s lifestyle store from Huntington Beach, California, opened its first Oregon store in Washington Square mall on Monday, July 22. Founded in 2007, the store distinguishes itself as drawing inspiration from “laid-back living and the idea that comfort and style should always go hand in hand.” The opening marks the 54th brick-and-mortar store for the company, which offers dress-up, dress-down and active-wear styles of clothing. ...
Wildfire suppression efforts continue; Idaho crews helping with Oregon fires
After a hot, dry weekend, the bi-state area continues to be a tinderbox. Eastern Oregon’s Durkee wildfire, which began last Wednesday, ballooned from fewer than 3,000 acres on Friday to 173,758 on Monday and is still at 0% contained. Also in Oregon, the Cow Valley fire remains steady at...
At least 8 people killed in Oregon crashes over long weekend
State police reported that six people died and two others were seriously injured in four fatal Oregon crashes from Thursday to Sunday. Police also reported two other deaths in separate motorcycle crashes in Gresham and McMinnville over the weekend. As of Thursday, the Oregon Department of Transportation reported a total...
Oregon DMV warns of phishing scam targeting drivers via unsolicited messages
The Oregon DMV has warned against a phishing scam targeting customers with unsolicited phone calls, texts, and emails, and advises anyone receiving such messages to hang up or delete them and report the incident to the DMV.
Multnomah County signs contract with Baltimore-based provider to run drug deflection center
PORTLAND, Ore. — Multnomah County has signed a contract with a drug and alcohol treatment provider to operate its deflection center. Baltimore-based Tuerk House will run the county's deflection center starting on Sept. 1, the county announced on Tuesday. The county selected Tuerk House after multiple providers participated in a solicitation process.
Fishing couple helps save 2 men stranded on their capsized boat in Columbia River Bar
ASTORIA, Ore. — A Camas father and his 11-year-old son are still missing after their boat capsized at the Columbia River Bar earlier this month. Two men, who were also on the boat, survived and were rescued thanks to a Good Samaritan. "My husband spotted what he thought were...
Salem woman gets 9 years for mail theft spree, identity fraud in Oregon
DALLAS, Ore. (KATU) — A woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for mail theft and related charges, according to a press release from the Polk County District Attorney's Office. Officials say Michelle Nadine Ray, 47, pleaded guilty to 153 counts of mail theft and related charges including...
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