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Operation Ship Shape Enhanced Patrols, Round II
The Oregon State Marine Board, in partnership with 31 county sheriff’s offices and the Oregon State Police, will be looking for expired boat registrations and required equipment compliance on state waterways as part of a second round of “Operation Ship Shape.”. “The agency leverages technology to improve boating...
Oregon man, ACLU sue plasma-donation center for alleged ‘forever ban’ on gay men donors
A Eugene man and the ACLU of Oregon filed a class-action lawsuit Wednesday against an international blood-plasma company that operates four donation centers in the state, claiming the company has a “forever ban” on collecting plasma from gay men. The lawsuit seeks nearly $1 million from the company,...
Turner Lake health advisory issued due to cyanobacteria bloom harmful to pets, people
The Oregon Health Authority on Thursday announced a recreational-use advisory for Turner Lake, and officials are urging people to avoid swimming and high-speed water activities due to the presence of a cyanobacteria bloom. ...
5-Star OT Jackson Cantwell names Oregon as a top school
Dan Lanning’s unrelenting magnetism on the recruiting trail is continuing. After securing a commitment in the class of 2025 from 5-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, 4-star offensive tackle Alai Kalaniuvalu announced his Oregon commitment, and that’s not where the Ducks offensive line recruiting success ends. On Thursday, Jackson Cantwell, a 5-star OT in the class of 2026, announced his top 14 schools through On3Sports’s Hayes Fawcett, which included the Oregon Ducks and several other Big Ten schools. While recruiting him, Dan Lanning will have the advantage of sharing the home state of Missouri with Cantwell. Cantwell hails from Nixa, about three hours...
Lane County officials establish animal refuge at Mt. Pisgah for wildfire
EUGENE, Ore -- In response to the High Prairie Fire north of Oakridge, officials have set up a shelter far from the fire where people in the potential path of the blaze can bring their large animals and livestock. The shelter is located right next to the Lane County Sheriff...
Evacuation notice for High Prairie Fire downgraded
OAKRIDGE, Ore. – Fire officials have downgraded an evacuation order for a fire north of Oakridge, and are now urging residents to merely stay aware of the danger posed by the fire rather than prepare to evacuate at a moment’s notice. According to the Lane County Sheriff’s Office,...
Downtown Hillsboro Awaits Colorful Transformation with Return of La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival
Downtown Hillsboro is gearing up to be transformed into a vibrant canvas of chalk masterpieces as La Strada dei Pastelli Chalk Art Festival prepares to make its colorful return this weekend, July 20 & 21. In what's quickly becoming a signature summer event, La Strada expects to attract around 40,000 attendees, with internationally recognized artists ready to leave attendees in awe with their ephemeral street art creations, according to the City of Hillsboro.
Person who fired shots inside Northeast Portland residence taken into custody
PORTLAND, Ore. — A man who fired shots inside an apartment in Northeast Portland's Cully neighborhood has been taken into custody, police announced at 12:40 p.m. Friday. Neighbors were previously evacuated or asked to shelter in place while police worked to get the man to exit the building. Officers...
Calling all ages: get ready to jam out at Friends of Noise's new venue
Who doesn't need a little glimpse of joy? André Middleton, executive director of Friends of Noise, used that argument to bring his vision for an all-ages music venue to life. "I feel that joy is something that a lot of young people have lost sight of," Middleton said. Social media, the COVID-19 pandemic and assassination...
Portland Pride Festival ramps up security as thousands expected this weekend
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — The Portland Pride Festival at the waterfront is just around the corner. Tens of thousands of people from all over Oregon are expected to attend the festival this weekend. Planning is year-round. “Between law enforcement, private security [and] other measures that we have in place,...
Former Nike, Adidas Execs Join Oregon’s ‘Made in Old Town’ Project
Portland, Ore.’s initiative to bring footwear manufacturing back to the U.S. just gained some crucial support.US Labor Campaigners Demand Nike Ensure Fair Pay for Garment Workers Adidas former brand president Eric Liedtke and Nike former chief sustainability officer Noel Kinder will be joining the $125-million Made in Old Town project, the group announced Thursday. Liedtke is known for pioneering Adidas’ circular sourcing and material innovation efforts under the Futurecraft program, probing the potential for automated, localized manufacturing with Germany- and U.S.-based “Speedfactories,” and solidifying the brand’s commitment to reducing ocean plastics. Meanwhile, Kinder led several brand and product initiatives at Nike, pushing the...
Charity founded by Steve Irwin donates to Oregon Coast Aquarium
Wildlife Warriors, a charity founded in 2002 by Eugene native Terri Irwin and the late “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin, has donated an undisclosed amount of money to the Oregon Coast Aquarium, which will allow for the building of a new Marine Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.
Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again
The majority of Portland voters said no the last time they were asked if they’d like to raise the minimum wage, but some city councilors are trying for a do-over. A 2022 ballot question asked voters if they would like to raise the city’s minimum wage to $18 an hour and eliminate the subminimum wage […] The post Portland considers asking voters about raising minimum wage again appeared first on Maine Morning Star.
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