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Two Years In, the County-Wide Houselessness Office Plans to Evolve
In June, regional leaders and service providers entered a large board room with a purpose, eager to discuss solutions addressing the large concentration of unsheltered populations living on forest land. Members of the county-wide effort to address houselessness, the Coordinated Houseless Response Office, along with local partners and state and federal agencies, swiftly made their way to their seats to get to work and collaboratively discuss the houseless population along China Hat Road.
Oregon drug traffickers with ties to California, Colorado, and Mexico sentenced to prison
(The Center Square) – An Oregon-based drug trafficking cell leader with ties to a large Mexico-based drug trafficking organization received a federal prison sentence this week after an investigation by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration. Horacio Luna-Perez, 42, of Hillsboro, Oregon, got a 97-month federal prison sentence and five years’ supervised release, according to the […]
Why Americans are traveling to Vermont and Oregon to die
In the 18 months after Francine Milano was diagnosed with a recurrence of the ovarian cancer she thought she'd beaten 20 years ago, she traveled twice from her home in Pennsylvania to Vermont. She went not to ski, hike or leaf-peep, but to arrange to die."I really wanted to take control over how I left this world," said the 61-year-old who lives in Lancaster. "I decided that this was an option for me."Dying with medical assistance wasn't an option when Milano learned in early 2023 that her disease was incurable. At that point, she would have had to travel to...
Corvallis government and ODOT undertake homeless camp sweeps at parks
CORVALLIS, Ore.—Homeless advocates in Corvallis are speaking out against encampment sweeps that are taking place in the parks around the city. These sweeps are removing established camps that city officials say have grown in size to the point of becoming a health and safety concern. Pioneer Park sits along...
Despite Hype, Oregon Embarks on a ‘Surprise’ B1G Season
I have been pleasantly surprised at all the attention given to Oregon by major sportswriters around the nation in the past two months. Certainly that and the inflatable Duck at the B1G Media meetings have made an impression on our upcoming B1G opponents, yet I really don’t think they believe it. I took a moment from my discover more on gamblingpromocodes.com fun to ponder about how the Oregon defense will emerge this year, and certainly surprise our new conference foes.
The Number of New Private Security Guards Is Soaring—and Many Are Armed
Even though federal and local statistics show crime is declining from pandemic-era highs, it feels rare to walk more than a couple of blocks in Portland’s urban core without encountering a private security guard. And many of them are armed. Since 2020, new statistics show, the number of certified...
Mother of deceased inmate sues Oregon corrections, alleging wrongdoing, possible coverup
If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide or a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for free, immediate support 24/7. After Jesse Banks died alone in his cell at Oregon State Penitentiary in Salem, a state medical examiner found a ripped up a mask to protect against disease crammed in the back of his bloody mouth.
Fate of Kroger-Albertsons merger could be decided within few weeks
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden D-Oregon, a vocal opponent of a proposed merger of Kroger and Albertsons grocery stores, said key decisions regarding the merger could by early September. The Kroger chain includes Safeway, Albertson and QFC. Speaking from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Wyden last week told the Portland Tribune that a lawsuit to block the merger and a counter-suit are both winding their way through courts. ...
Giants first rounder, James Tibbs III, promoted to Eugene
EUGENE, Ore. — The Giants’ most recent first rounder is quickly on his way up. After just nine games with High-A San Jose, James Tibbs III has been promoted to Eugene and is expected to make his Emeralds debut this week in Tri-City. Born in Atlanta, Tibbs tallied...
Which Oregon song was selected for the DNC roll call? Some people question the band’s origins
At last night’s roll call during the Democratic National Convention, a DJ played a specific song as each state’s delegation announced their votes for Kamala Harris. Oregon’s song was “Float On” by Modest Mouse. While many viewers were excited by the 2004 indie rock song,...
‘Plenty of wildfire season ahead’: Oregon DEQ urges staying prepared, despite end to air quality advisories after 42 days
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality says that for the first time in 42 days, no air quality advisory has been issued for any part of the state, as recent cooler temperatures and weather changes bring an end - or a pause - to the wildfire smoke many communities have been dealing with. The post ‘Plenty of wildfire season ahead’: Oregon DEQ urges staying prepared, despite end to air quality advisories after 42 days appeared first on KTVZ.
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