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Core of blistering heat in Northwest US to shift eastward next week
AccuWeather meteorologists say the pattern will flip from extreme heat to welcome relief for part of the region, while other areas keep baking in triple-digit temperatures. A weather pattern featuring extreme heat, wildfires and smoke will remain in place across the Northwest for much of the upcoming week, though relief is in store for some, AccuWeather meteorologists say.
Oregon’s Employment sees little change in June
Oregon’s unemployment rate was 4.1% in June and 4.2% in May and has been in a tight range between 4.0% and 4.2% since October 2023. Gains and losses In June, Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 600 jobs, following a gain of 4,000 jobs in May. June’s gains were largest in health care...
Buffett's PacifiCorp suspected of collusion by wildfire victims' law firms
(Reuters) -The law firms leading class-action litigation against PacifiCorp over the 2020 Labor Day weekend wildfires in Oregon want to examine whether the utility owned by Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway is colluding with three other law firms to reach lowball settlements with fire victims.
Oregon Department of Forestry hires two new specialists in battle with beetles
The battle against invasive beetles has gained two new champions. The Oregon Department of Forestry hired two support specialists to aid communities in responding to the infamous emerald ash borer, which are spreading across the state and pose a devastating threat to native ash trees. Meanwhile, the fight in Forest Grove — where beetles were first sighted in Oregon — continues. ...
Oregon Ducks countdown to kickoff: At No. 43, a legendary center and facility builder
The Oregon Ducks start the 2024 season Aug. 31 at home against Idaho. The Oregonian/OregonLive will count down the days with mini-profiles of prominent former and current Ducks whose jersey numbers correspond with the days remaining until the opening kickoff. Today, No. 43: Center Brad Ecklund and lineman Ed Moshofsky.
Ranking Oregon's position groups ahead of the start of fall camp
Oregon's position groups ranked from best to worst entering fall camp. The offseason slog is nearly behind us. Next week marks the start of the escalating media calendar and fall camp will open the following week on July 31. With practice nearly upon us, I thought I'd rank the position...
Oregon Ducks' Jermaine Couisnard Makes NBA Summer League Debut
Former University of Oregon guard Jermaine Couisnard made his summer league debut Thursday for the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite his successful college career, Couisnard has struggled to find consistent playing time during the NBA2K 25 Summer League.
The lineup: Country artists and tribute bands take the stage at the Washington County Fair
The Washington County Fair is preparing to turn up the volume with a jam-packed lineup of performers. Taking place July 19-28, the annual fair will feature everything from electrifying rock shows to uncanny tribute performances at the West Side Commons in Hillsboro. Kicking off the mainstage lineup, North Plains vocal powerhouse Jacquie Roar will belt out country songs on the first night of the fair. Roar made waves in 2023...
Opponent Preview: The Oregon State Beavers
Purdue will head out west on September 21st for an 8:30 PM EST kick-off against the Oregon Beavers. Oregon State, one of the two remaining members of the Pac 12 has an entire season of non-conference opponents, The Beavers and Washington State are the only two left standing of the one-time premier West Coast conference.
TEEN DIES IN SUV VERSUS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
A teen from Umpqua died in an SUV versus motorcycle accident Wednesday afternoon. A Douglas County Sheriff’s Office report said at 2:15 p.m. the SUV driver was headed west on Garden Valley Road when she made a left-hand turn into River Forks Market, near the intersection with Curry Road. The vehicle made the turn in front of the motorcyclist, who was driving east on a street bike at a high rate of speed.
Eugene Airport sees multiple delays to in-bound flights
EUGENE, Ore. — The Eugene Airport (EUG) is dealing with their own technical issues amid a nation wide tech outage affecting numerous airports across the county. According to EUG officials, the airport has been dealing with multiple delays to in-bound flights, 6 in total. An Allegiant flight to Austin,...
Governor Kotek unveils $515M proposal to boost State School Fund
Governor Tina Kotek has unveiled a proposal to boost the current service level (CSL) for the State School Fund by an estimated $515 million above the original CSL calculation for the 2025-27 biennium. The State School Fund (SSF) is the primary source of state funding for K-12 public education. Current service level is the amount of money needed in the upcoming biennium to continue existing authorized programs. “Across the country,...
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