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Firefighters return from fighting fires in Oregon and California
Firefighters from the North Tooele Fire District recently returned from a short deployment in Oregon and California, where they aided firefighters in fighting three wildfires. Five firefighters, a brush truck, and a water tender left the station on July 21. Firefighters from the NTFD are a part of the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, a smaller group within the Federal Emergency Management Agency, which allows fire departments to request resources and help from neighboring states and communities and, in return, offer help themselves if neighboring departments are in need of assistance. Through EMAC, a Utah task force was put together, consisting of 12 fire agencies in the state enrolled in the program, according to Jon Smith, North Tooele Fire District’s public information officer.
The next chapter in Oregon’s fight against fentanyl starts next week
Oregon is about to embark on a new experiment as it seeks to stem the tide of fentanyl overdoses across the state. Starting Sunday, 14 counties in Oregon will start deflection programs that are intended to help people enter recovery and avoid criminal charges and jail. The timing of the programs coincides with the start […]
Energy demand from data centers growing faster than West can supply, experts say
Data centers being rapidly built in the West are becoming an “emerging risk” to electrical grid reliability in the region, according to regional transmission experts. New data centers, which can be built in as little as 18 months, are far outpacing the growth in new electrical energy supply and transmission, according to members of the […]
Jane and her 11 piglets continue beloved tradition at the Oregon State Fair
Puppies and sea lions are adorable, but how could anyone expect them to compete with a mama sow and her piglets? Piglets always have been one of the most popular exhibits at the Oregon State Fair, and this year is no exception. “You can drive around the county and see baby calves and lambs...
Update: The current wind advisory will be expiring at 9 p.m.
The advisory was for Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon. "Winds are expected to decrease below advisory criteria overnight. Therefore, the Wind Advisory will be allowed to expire," according to the National Weather Service. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site,...
Oregon sees job growth, continued employment challenges
Oregon’s seasonally adjusted nonfarm payroll employment rose by 8,500 jobs in July, following a revised decline of 700 jobs in June, according to the Oregon Employment Department. Gains, loses July’s gains were largest in professional and business services (+2,300 jobs); health care and social assistance (+2,000); government (+1,800); and construction (+1,400). Declines in July were...
All Welcome for the 22nd OVMA Annual Memorial Rally Honoring Veterans
Oregon Veteran’s Motorcycle Association (OVMA) is excited to host their 22nd Annual 9-11 Rally on September 13-14, 2024. “Everyone is welcome,” says Ray Rose, state president. “You don’t have to own or ride a motorcycle to honor our Veterans and first responders. We have a variety of events for everyone.”
No, it's not legal to dig through someone else's trash in Oregon
PORTLAND, Ore. — An interesting question popped up on Google's trending search terms for the Portland area last week: Is dumpster diving legal in Oregon?. It's unclear what prompted people to begin looking up the rules, but a search through social media shows that this is an issue that has come up numerous times in online discussions over the years, with questions and arguments about the legality of rooting through both actual commercial dumpsters and smaller household garbage bins.
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