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Five-star WR Dakorien Moore set to announce commitment on Fourth of July
Five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, arguably Texas' top overall offensive target in the 2025 recruiting cycle, will announce his college commitment on Thursday night, July 4 at 8 p.m. CT, the Duncanville standout announced on social media Wednesday night. The finalists are Texas, LSU, Ohio State, and Oregon. Moore officially...
Kotek urges safety ahead of ‘record-breaking’ heat over Fourth of July weekend
Ahead of excessive heat warnings taking place in many areas across Oregon over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is reminding Oregonians to take extra precautions to stay safe.
F-15 flyovers planned for much of Oregon on 4th of July; none over High Desert
PORTLAND, Oregon – The 142nd Wing out of the Portland Air National Guard Base in Portland, Ore., will conduct Independence Day flyovers for ceremonies and parades at locations throughout Oregon. Oregon Air National Guard F-15 Eagle fighter jets are scheduled to conduct flyovers at the following community locations at,...
Sea otters spotted off Oregon coast, a rare sight after a century of near-extinction
Two male sea otters appear to be calling Cannon Beach home, providing a rare sight for Oregonians visiting Ecola Point. Even so, biologists aren’t expecting a bigger population boom in the near future, since female sea otters don’t usually migrate far from home. The nearest population is about 100 miles away.
How long will the Pacific Northwest’s heat wave last?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast as the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat warning, with the spike expected to start the Fourth of July — but just how long will this pattern of hot weather last? Unfortunately, the summer heat isn’t expected to cool down any time soon. […]
Officials urge caution during heat wave
The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has activated the state Emergency Coordination Center in response to the upcoming heatwave, Gov. Tina Kotek’s office announced Wednesday, July 3. Multnomah County Chair Jessica Vega Pederson declared a state of emergency from noon Friday, July 5 through noon Monday, July 8. Temperatures as high as 105 degrees are forecasted in Portland on Saturday. Southern Oregon will see even higher temperatures, up to 113 degrees in Medford. ...
How to stay safe in a heat wave: ‘We’ve got to look out for each other’
An extended heat wave peaking at more than 100 degrees over the weekend will set upon Oregon from Thursday to Monday. Here’s what you need to know to keep yourself and those around you safe. Dr. Matt Williams, a clinical medical director at Providence Health & Services, said the...
How many Oregon cities are replacing fireworks with tech on July Fourth?
Fireworks aren’t enjoyable for everyone, to the point that some have to actively avoid them, so some cities in Oregon have decided to forego them in favor of technology-powered light shows this year for the Fourth of July. In Tigard, revelers will be treated to a show with 200...
2 Seafood Companies Fined By Oregon Environmental Quality Agency
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) said July 1 that it has issued wastewater penalties of $150,000 to Da Yang Seafoods and $22,800 to Astoria Pacific Seafoods, both headquartered in Astoria, and both for wastewater issues. According to DEQ, the penalties were issued to a total of 12 companies,...
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