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Hours before researcher strike, OHSU agrees to give raises
Just hours before a strike was to begin, Oregon AFSCME reached tentative agreement with Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) on a first contract for a unit of about 250 postdoctoral researchers. The key to breaking the deadlock was that OHSU dropped its insistence on no raises. For months, OHSU...
A look at the powerhouse where Oregon’s hydropower is generated
BONNEVILLE, Ore. — Everything about the Bonneville Dam is big. The dams themselves — there are actually three, stretching between islands to cut across a nearly mile-wide section of the Columbia River — are made of nearly 2 million cubic yards of concrete. But the real magic, and what makes them such a valuable resource, happens inside the dams.
Oregon-filmed thriller ‘Strange Darling’ inspires raves, warnings not to reveal plot twists
Another scary movie with Oregon connections is making an impact on the 2024 summer movie season, with the thriller, “Strange Darling,” drawing praise from critics, viewers and even Stephen King, author of such chilling classics as “Carrie,” “The Shining” and “Pet Sematary.”. This...
Oregon real estate investors indicted for $18 million fraud scheme
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Owners of a localreal estate investment company were federally indicted on Monday for allegedlydefrauding individual investors and commercial lenders out of more than $18 million. Robert D. Christensen, 54, of Sherwood, Oregon, and Anthony M. Matic, 55, of Damascus, Oregon are charged in a 21-count...
Fed grant supports OR tribal youth conservation training
Federal grant money is supporting an Oregon organization rehabilitating the land and training tribal youth. The Interior Department's Indian Youth Service Corps has awarded the Lomakatsi Restoration Project two grants of $300,000 and $400,000. The funds will support the organization's Tribal Youth Ecological Stewardship Training and Employment program. Marko Bey,...
After backlash, Oregon nonprofit says state-funded homebuyer assistance doesn’t exclude U.S. citizens
Portland housing nonprofit Hacienda CDC has drawn scrutiny over a flyer that incorrectly suggested a state-funded downpayment assistance program was open only to noncitizens. In a statement on Sunday, Hacienda Chief Executive Ernesto Fonseca said a consultant created the marketing materials, which he said mistakenly stated the downpayment assistance program excludes U.S. citizens. In fact, U.S. citizens can participate but must qualify under other “economic equity risk factors” outlined in state law.
Oregon joins federal antitrust lawsuit over rental pricing software
Oregon’s attorney general has joined other states, the District of Columbia and federal government in an antitrust lawsuit against a company selling property management software that recommends rental prices to landlords. The lawsuit against Texas-based RealPage accused the company of gathering confidential rental data from more than 16 million units nationwide to create software that […]
Crash, wildfire along I-84 temporarily affects lanes from Pendleton to Idaho border
PENDLETON, Ore. - UPDATED 8 p.m. - A crash and a wildfire temporarily closed both lanes at various spots along I-84, according to the Oregon Department of Transportation. ODOT reported that eastbound I-84 was closed from Pendleton to Baker City, from milepost 216 to milepost 304. Westbound I-84 was closed...
Care-O-Sell Consignment Celebrates New Ownership with Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
ONTARIO, Oregon – Care-O-Sell Consignment is excited to announce its grand reopening under new owner Casie Sansoucie, marked by a special ribbon cutting ceremony held by the Ontario Area Chamber of Commerce on August 22, 2024. The store is conveniently located at 156 S. Oregon St., and residents can reach them at (541) 881-1178.
Oregon’s Port of Portland Rescue Plan Calls for Doubling Container Volume
The Port of Portland, Oregon’s only ocean-going seaport, submitted its revised comprehensive business plan to Governor Tina Kotek as part of the state’s promise to lead a rescue of the financially troubled container terminal operations. The operation is currently losing more than $12 million a year but with state aid, they envision doubling container volume over the next five to seven years as the operation reaches financial sustainability and provides a vital service to Oregon’s businesses.
Portland’s winter will differ from rest of Oregon, Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts
It is still summer – there’s about a month of the season left, in fact – but you can now plan for what’s coming down the road, thanks to the arrival of one of the most anticipated and longstanding annual winter weather predictions. The 2025 Old...
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