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3 leaders of Oregon police certification agency on leave while under investigation
The two deputy directors of the state’s police certification agency and a third supervisor have been placed on leave pending personnel investigations after the arrest of another department employee. Officials from the state Department of Public Safety Standards and Training declined Tuesday to release any details of the investigations.
Oregon heat: Temperatures near 100 degrees, possible lightning set to return
Oregon heat is returning, and it could bring a bit of unwanted lightning as well. Temperatures are forecast to surpass 100 degrees east of the Cascades and climb near 100 in the Willamette Valley on Thursday. Thunderstorms could return by Friday night into Saturday, which could bring new wildfires or fire growth. ...
Wildfire smoke is probably harming your brain
Studies have found that wildfire smoke negatively affects brain health. New research suggests that increased exposure to smoke is associated with a higher risk of dementia. As wildfires become more frequent and intense due to climate change, so does many people’s exposure to smoke — and the health risks that come with it.
Safety Concerns Lead to New Route for Umatilla County Fair Parade
To avoid disappointment, people are reminded that the Umatilla County Fair Kick-Off Parade is rolling into 2024 with a new route. The event is Saturday, Aug. 3 and begins at 6:30 p.m. on West Highland Avenue near Hermiston High School. However, it will depart in the opposite direction than in past years — and then travel along South Highway 395 to make the downtown loop on East Main and Northeast Third streets and Gladys Avenue before finally crossing the highway and ending at Ruty’s Restaurant, 130 W. Hermiston Ave.
Good Shepherd Welcomes Orthopedic Surgeon Matthew J. Thompson
Good Shepherd Health Care System (GSHCS) announced the arrival of Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon Matthew J. Thompson, MD, FAAOS, FAAHKS, to the Good Shepherd Orthopedics Clinic. The clinic is located in the Good Shepherd Medical Plaza located at 620 N.W. 11th St., Suite M-201 in Hermiston. Thompson focuses on primary and...
Project Pabst’s Portland resurgence brings no-frills fun to the waterfront
The resurgence of a Portland music festival rocked Tom McCall Waterfront Park, where a seemingly-randomized artist lineup, a 24-foot-tall unicorn sculpture and affordable beer were the hallmarks of the weekend.
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers
Washington State Serial Killer Once Played for Green Bay Packers. When you read about serial killers, some are reclusive while others are surprisingly extroverted and one such serial killer from Washington State even went on to play for the Green Bay Packers. The I-5 Killer Was Only Convicted Of One...
3 men indicted on attempted murder charges stemming from drive-by shooting in NE Portland
Three men arrested after a shooting from a black BMW SUV in Northeast Portland on July 20 have been indicted on attempted murder, assault and reckless endangerment charges. Police said four of five guns recovered from the BMW or its occupants are believed to have been used the day before in a drive-by shooting near Dawson Park that wounded two people in the park and scattered almost 90 bullet casings.
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