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One dead in Colorado blaze as fires ravage US west
One person has died in a Colorado wildfire, officials said Wednesday, as around a hundred infernos continue to blaze across western US states and a dangerous new heat wave looms. Further south, in central California, firefighters on Wednesday were also battling a large blaze in the Sequoia National Forest, home to world-famous giant sequoia trees.
Big Lots will close these 143 stores — among them 2 in Oregon, 12 in Washington
Last month, discount chain Big Lots said it would close 35 to 40 locations after its revenue numbers saw a steep decline impacted by what it called a “challenging consumer environment.”. But, now a month later, Big Lots isn’t just closing 35 to 40 stores, it will actually be...
Sunny Valley structure fire destroys home
SUNNY VALLEY, Ore. —A dog and several puppies were lost in a fire Wednesday morning in Sunny Valley. It happened in the 4400 block of Placer Road. Rural Metro Fire says firefighters from multiple agencies responded to a single-story home fully involved. The people inside were able to escape...
Andrea Salinas (D) and Mike Erickson (R) are running in the a rematch in OR-06 general election
Incumbent Andrea Salinas (D) and Mike Erickson (R) are running in the general election for Oregon’s 6th Congressional District on November 5, 2024. The race is a rematch from 2022, when Salinas defeated Erickson 50.1% to 47.7%. This is the second general election in the district’s history. It was...
‘Dangerously hot’ temps to spur Oregon wildfire growth
“Dangerously hot” daytime temperatures in the high 90s and low 100s are forecast for areas of Central and Eastern Oregon between Aug. 1 and Aug. 7, increasing the risk of heat-related illness and rapid wildfire spread, the National Weather Service and firefighting officials warn.
Oregon man sentenced for stealing dead parents’ benefits for more than a decade
A man who drew nearly $200,000 in benefits intended for his parents long after their deaths was sentenced in federal court to home detention and probation. Paul Douglas Carey perpetuated the scam for more than a decade after his parents had died and lied to federal agents when caught, falsely claiming his mother and father were still living, according to Assistant U.S. Attorney Rachel K. Sowray.
Oregon Rep. Maxine Dexter of Portland resigns from state Legislature
State Rep. Maxine Dexter, a Portland Democrat, will serve her last day as a legislator on Aug. 30 to focus on her run for Congress. After four years representing House District 33, which covers northwest and downtown Portland, Dexter appears poised to represent Oregon’s 3rd Congressional District. She won the competitive Democratic primary in May […]
Oregon under a heat advisory Thursday and Friday
The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory at 12:56 p.m. on Wednesday valid from Thursday 11 a.m. until Friday 8 p.m. for Grande Ronde Valley, Northern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Ochoco-John Day Highlands, East Slopes of the Oregon Cascades, North Central Oregon and Central Oregon.
Rare Rocky Mountain goat sighting on Mount Hood
A pair of hikers say they happened upon a rare Rocky Mountain goat sighting on Mount Hood on July 27. Oregon resident Jackson Smith told KOIN 6 News that he was backpacking with a friend on Yocum Ridge Trail at approximately 5 p.m. when they spotted the goat descending the cliffside. “I heard some rock fall along the ridge to our north and looked up to see this Rocky Mountain Goat about 30 to 50 yards away from us,” Smith said. “We were both completely shocked, but stayed still and silent as the goat began its descent down the ridge towards the Sandy River below.” KOIN 6 News is a news partner of the Portland Tribune. Find the original story at koin.com.
Why are flags half-staff? Oregon lowers flags to honor death of air tanker pilot
Gov. Tina Kotek has ordered flags at all public buildings to be lowered half-staff in memory of air tanker pilot James Bailey Maxwell, who tragically lost his life fighting the Falls Fire in Oregon.
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