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Stars talk about Oregon-set NBC comedy, ‘St. Denis Medical,’ and the town where it takes place
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – The upcoming NBC series, “St. Denis Medical,” is the latest example of the so-called “mockumentary” format, popularized in such classic series as “The Office,” “Parks and Recreation,” and, more recently, “Abbott Elementary.”. “St. Denis Medical” is set...
Oregon’s LGBTQ Hate Crimes Surge During Pride Month
Law enforcement officials are treating the act of vandalism as a potential hate crime. This week in Newberg, Oregon, a Pride flag was shot with a pellet gun shortly after being displayed in the window of a local library. Investigation Is Ongoing. Police have chimed in to say that they...
Oregonians should be aware of power companies’ potential safety measures
The Public Safety Power Shutoff is a little-used method meant to keep electrical equipment from sparking a wildfire, but it’s one Oregonians should prepare for. Pacific Power spokesperson Simon Gutierrez said such shutoffs are rare, and the company has only implemented it once in Oregon, in 2022. Utilities have to weigh the risks of cutting power for vital services such as communication and fueling, with the possible risks to lives and structures from a wildfire.
Intel boosts employees’ child care benefits
Intel says it will expand the range of child care benefits it offers employees, a shift that could affect thousands of workers at the state’s largest corporate employer and set a standard for other Oregon companies competing for workers. At an event last week, Intel said the value of...
Feds award $1.5 billion toward replacement Interstate 5 bridge
Federal transportation officials on Friday awarded $1.5 billion toward a replacement for the Interstate 5 bridge across the Columbia River. The grant, awarded from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s fund for major bridge projects, brings the total federal allocation to $2.1 billion, and could put the project within reach of its expected price tag — if bridge crossings are tolled to cover the remaining cost. Oregon and Washington have each pledged $1 billion in state funds.
Douglas County task force responds to Falls Fire in Burns
WINSTON, Ore. — On Sunday afternoon (July 14), the Oregon State Fire Marshal activated Douglas County for a conflagration to the Falls Fire near Burns. The Task Force includes equipment and personnel from Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Riddle Fire District, North Douglas Fire and EMS, Tenmile Fire District, and Lookingglass Fire District.
Top Chef Judge and Celebrity Chef Naomi Pomeroy Dead at 49 After Drowning Accident
Acclaimed chef Naomi Pomeroy, who competed on Top Chef Masters and served as a guest judge on Top Chef, has died at the age of 49.James B. Sikking, of Hill Street Blues and Doogie Howser, Dead at 90 Pomeroy drowned while inner-tubing on Portland’s Willamette River with her husband Kyle Linden Webster earlier this month, her family says. A fast-moving current flipped over their flotilla, and Webster made it safely back to shore, but Pomeroy did not. Her body has not yet been recovered. Pomeroy rose to fame as the chef of the Portland restaurant Beast, which earned her a prestigious James...
Non-Alcoholic Drink-Finding App BuzzCutt Brings Back Booze-Free LGBTQ+ Pride Party
BuzzCutt, the drink-finding app for non-alcoholic and low-alcohol beverages that WW highlighted in 2023, has grown into a national presence for anyone with a smartphone. But Portland and the LGBTQ+ community hold a special place in the hearts of founders Sarah and Olivia Sears. “It really just put us on...
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