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SFISH awarding over $5M to 20 projects addressing fish passage
MEDFORD, Ore.- The Small Forestland Investment in Stream Habitat program, a new ODF program known as SFISH, awarding over $5 million to grant projects throughout Oregon. According to SFISH Program Coordinator Josh Hanson, all the projects are addressing fish passage. He says these projects will either replace an existing culvert...
Columbia River Gorge planning a $50 million behavioral health campus
In the Columbia River Gorge, Oregon leaders are planning a campus to provide residential mental health care, addiction treatment services and a drop-in center for police to bring people in crisis. Their work started in 2017 when Wasco County Sheriff Lane Magill gathered input from community and county leaders. Bit...
Destroying St. Johns Small Business Massive Development —Out of State Investors— Demanding Millions and Taking Over Streets
On June 27th, Wayne Petersen, owner of St. Johns Marine, urgently reached out to us for assistance. An out-of-state investor is planning a massive development project in the neighborhood, and the conditions set by the investor have raised monumentally serious concerns that demand immediate attention. Photos were provided by Janet...
Alaska Airlines announces the returns of nonstop flights from TPA to Portland, and
Alaska Airlines is set to bring back nonstop service to two of the West Coast’s top travel hotspots. Starting November 22, travelers can fly directly from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to San Francisco, and beginning November 23, nonstop service to Portland (PDX) will resume. This news follows the recent unveiling of TPA’s ambitious plans for the $1.5 billion Airside D project.
Portland Timbers part ways with forward Nathan Fogaça
The Portland Timbers and forward Nathan Fogaça have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced Tuesday. “We want to thank Nathan for his contributions during his time with the Portland Timbers. He has expressed his desire to look at other opportunities that might afford him the playing time he is seeking, and this decision allows him the ability to do so,” Timbers General Manager Ned Grabavoy said in a statement. “The Portland Timbers would like to wish Nathan all the best in his career going forward.”
The City Plants Trees to Shade a Cooking East Portland But Can’t Seem to Keep Them Alive
It’s a common refrain from city officials these days: We need more trees to shade the broiling streets of East Portland and protect vulnerable communities from extreme heat. That’s been the message since the summer of 2021, when 116-degree temperatures killed 72 Portlanders, 22 of whom lived east of Interstate 205. Backing up its rhetoric with cash, the city committed to spending at least $40 million over the next five years to plant as many as 25,000 additional trees in the hottest neighborhoods, where the canopy offers just 5% tree coverage in some areas.
Lebanon middle school implements new restrictions on students' cell phones
LEBANON, Ore -- Seven Oak Middle School is the first school in the Lebanon District to install new cell phone lockers for their students in order to keep them from being distracted. In an email sent out to parents the night of Wednesday, August 14, 2024 the school notified them...
Southern Access To This Popular Oregon Waterfall Closed Until October
Drift Creek Falls is one of the most lovely trails near Lincoln City, offering hikers a serene journey through Oregon's lush coastal rainforests, across a dramatic suspension bridge, and ending at a stunning 75-foot waterfall. However, if you're planning a visit soon, it's important to note that access to the trailhead has changed.
Landon Sims is back, but still working to be better than ever
In the spring of 2022, Landon Sims was on top of the world. He was a year removed from helping Mississippi State University to its first College World Series championship, was the No. 13-ranked prospect in the 2022 draft class, and had just been elevated from the bullpen and into the Bulldogs’ three-man starting rotation. But after two outstanding outings and in just his third start, Sims tore his ulnar collateral ligament and, after undergoing Tommy John surgery, his season was over and his baseball...
Its all about boats — wooden and cardboard — this weekend at the Port of Toledo’s annual show
TOLEDO — It will be all about boats at the Wooden Boat Show and Containerboard Boat Contest on Saturday and Sunday in Toledo. The 19th annual Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show is a family friendly two-day event celebrating Toledo’s maritime heritage. A variety of vessels will be on display including classic vessels, unique owner-built boats and the Port’s trio of Teak Lady sailboats. This year’s show features steamboats from the Northwest Steam Society.
Albany man faces charges related to having dangerous animals
Robert Douglass Jr. has charges for housing a cougar, red tailed hawk, and other multiple animals found in his home. Man facing charges for keeping dangerous animals in his small Albany home. A cougar, red tailed hawk, and owls are some of the numerous animals found inside an Albany man's...
Dog's death believed the result of a toxic algae bloom off Sand Island
A Scappoose woman is sounding alarm bells after her nearly 3-year-old Border Collie Jax died soon after ingesting water off the north point of Sand Island, which is located directly across from St. Helens. Tanya Bachman said her dog died following a boat trip to the island Sunday, Aug. 4. According to the Oregon Health Authority, it’s believed that the dog’s death was a result of cyanobacteria, a harmful algae. ...
Prepare for the ‘Chipotlane’: Third Chipotle restaurant readies to open in Hillsboro
Yet another Chipotle Mexican Grill will begin serving burritos and bowls in Hillsboro next week. The restaurant chain is set to open a new location Tuesday, Aug. 20, at 3010 S.E. Cornelius Pass Road, across the street from Reedville Café. According to a release from Chipotle, this location will be the first in Hillsboro to feature a “Chipotlane” — a drive-thru lane that guests can use to pick up digital...
‘They’re trying to poke the bear,’ renter says as she’s hit with $3k in hidden fees – a city law ties her hands
A RENTER claimed she was unfairly charged over $3,000 in extra fees by her property management company. ShaWayne Hodges, 40, complained about these supposedly hidden fees that have hit her on top of rising rent and utilities costs. The mother-of-five said she received multiple charges for issues on her Vancouver, Washington, property, according to Oregon […]
Coming up on KEZI 9 News at 4: Drugs found in charcoal bags at Roseburg park; Albany man accused of keeping wild animals
Douglas County deputies found illegal drugs in a charcoal briquet bag in a Roseburg park. Also, an Albany man is facing charges for allegedly keeping a cougar and other animals at his house. Chief Meteorologist Holden LeCroy has the weather.
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