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Why does Oregon have 3 different minimum wages?
When the Oregon Legislature overhauled the state’s minimum wage in 2016, lawmakers set varying minimum wages for different parts of the state to account for differences in the cost of living. Legislators also mandated annual increases that are now pegged to inflation, which is why Oregon’s minimum wages went...
Caution urged as temps remain high through middle of next week
Meteorologists urge caution: Make sure the things sizzling this weekend are on our barbecues, not dry grasses around misplaced fireworks, or the fair skins of Oregonians eager for a little sun. High temperatures are expected to hover in the upper eighties for Independence Day, but should climb into the upper 90s on Friday, July 5. The heat could stick around through the middle of week. Some parts of the metro...
On the Oregon coast, the July 5 hangover leaves biggest beach headache of the year
This story originally appeared on YachatsNews.com and is used with permission. The spectacle of bombs bursting in air is a staple of Fourth of July fireworks celebrations across the country, and this year will be no exception. Along Oregon’s coast alone, no fewer than a dozen nighttime aerial displays will...
Oregon’s Morrow County Fair is Free for Everyone
For 111 years, Morrow County has held one of the best small-town fairs in Oregon, along with the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. This year, it’ll run Aug. 14-17 at the fairgrounds in Heppner. The 2024 theme is “Admiration for Generations.” Thanks to generous sponsors and the Fair Board, admission...
Mother and daughter help customers ‘keep memories’ by selling voodoo dolls and junk journals
POCATELLO — A mother and daughter have taken to selling two very different products that carry a common theme – memory keeping. Cathrine Melragon, 57, and Zoe Tassava, 30, both from Pocatello, run Disturbed Findings, and they sell handmade voodoo dolls and junk journals. They operate as an online seller, but were at the Mystic Realms Fantasy Fair last weekend.
Bowman Museum's Belknap Exhibit Center presents new exhibit
Bowman Museum has announced the opening of a new art exhibit, "American Frontier Art: Along the Oregon Trail by David Dittman," at the Belknap Exhibit Center. The exhibit launched on June 17 and will run through Aug. 24, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the history and rugged beauty of the Oregon Trail through the eyes of artist David Dittman. Museum leaders explained that David Dittman, known for his vivid and dynamic artistic style, brings to life the trials, triumphs and tenacity of...
Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of harbinger tree species
Conservation groups intend to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for federal protection of a small mammal that lives in tree tops and is considered by conservationists to be a harbinger of forest health. In a notice last month, officials from the Center for Biological Diversity, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Cascadia Wildlands and Oregon […] The post Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of harbinger tree species appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Oregon-filmed ‘Twilight’ and trivia are part of ‘Blockbuster Weekend’ at Portland theater
The July Fourth holiday weekend is getting the blockbuster treatment at the Tomorrow Theater, the Southeast Portland outpost of the Portland Art Museum’s PAM CUT: Center for an Untold Tomorrow. Among the movies being screened are a pair of Oregon-filmed hits. Following the Friday, July 5, screening of “The...
Heading to the Oregon Coast to beat the heat wave? What to know before you go
Many Oregonians are expected to travel to the Oregon Coast over the Fourth of July holiday weekend as a heat wave will cause sweltering temperatures to climb into the triple digits and bake the Willamette Valley. The National Weather Service predicts while Salem temperatures could hit highs of 104 degrees...
Liberal Californians Moving to Idaho are in for a Rude Awakening
The exodus from Gavin Newsom's California continues as more people move to Idaho. Idahoans, known for their warm and welcoming nature, are embracing newcomers while upholding traditional American values. Their love for the country is evident, and they are not in favor of big-government liberals trying to take control of their lives.
A Big Volcano Near Idaho Could be Ready for a New Eruption
Good news and bad news. One volcano could go boom, another is calming down. If you’re old enough to remember May 1980, you recall the days of darkness and the cold summer after Mount St. Helens blew its top. I graduated high school that year and then spent the summer at a family camp where we were building a house. My role was to guard the tools and lumber. It was chilly. I had a fire going on almost every night. The following winter was also no picnic.
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