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3 Oregon counties under an excessive heat watch from Saturday to Wednesday
On Thursday at 1:05 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an excessive heat watch valid from Saturday 11 a.m. until Wednesday 5 p.m. for Oregon Lower Treasure Valley as well as Harney, Baker and Malheur counties. "Dangerously hot conditions with maximum temperatures 100-104 Saturday, increasing to 105-110 by Wednesday," explains...
More areas reopen for shellfish harvest as bay clams open on north coast
Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announce new shellfish openings after tests showed clams in these areas are safe to eat. Bay clamming has been reopened on the north coast and is now open from the Washington border to Cascade Head. Levels of the marine biotoxin paralytic shellfish poison (PSP) have tested below the closure limit on two consecutive rounds of testing. Also, razor...
It’s county fair season: Oregon Health Authority shares farm animal safety tips amid bird flu concerns
Amid county fair season, Oregon health officials issued safety tips to prevent the spread of avian influenza, or bird flu, and other diseases that can be spread by farm animals.
Oregon’s July 4th heat wave: Celebrate with water and finding a cool place
Thursday kicks off a string of rare, but not unprecedented, days above 90 degrees. As temperatures heat up on the Fourth of July, health experts caution that a triple-digit weekend would be best spent at a cool place, preferably inside and drinking plenty of water instead of wine. But, this...
Man allegedly urinated in aisle on New Hampshire-bound American Airlines flight
BUFFALO – A man was arrested on Wednesday after federal authorities say he allegedly urinated in the aisle of an American Airlines flight that was headed to New Hampshire from Chicago but diverted to land in Buffalo.Neil McCarthy arrested on American Airlines flightNeil McCarthy, a 25-year-old man who is from Oregon, was arrested and charged with indecent exposure following the incident on a flight from Chicago to New Hampshire. The charge could lead to a maximum of six months in prison and a $5,000 fine.Flight diverted to Buffalo Niagra International AirportThe plane that was destined for Manchester, New Hampshire instead landed...
Most of Oregon and SW Washington under excessive heat alerts
Nearly all areas of Oregon and Southwest Washington are under a heat advisory, watch or warning from Thursday afternoon through at least Sunday. The National Weather Service says widespread high temperatures in the triple-digits are likely, and low temperatures could stay above 70 degrees in some places. An excessive heat...
Oregon heat wave poll: What temperature do you set your AC to?
The Willamette Valley is gearing up for extreme temperatures at or over 100 degrees in the coming days as the incoming heat dome will bring the warmest weather the area has seen so far this year. To start off the summer, weather has been mild and temperatures have not reached...
ODFW planned a series of online public meetings in July, where district wildlife biologists would present proposed changes to the next year’s big game regulations and gather feedback from the public
Eugene, OR – According to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife officials, in addition to the online sessions, an in-person meeting was scheduled in Springfield on July 10. Each meeting included a presentation on the proposed regulations for 2025, followed by a Q&A session and an opportunity for...
Why does Oregon have 3 different minimum wages?
When the Oregon Legislature overhauled the state’s minimum wage in 2016, lawmakers set varying minimum wages for different parts of the state to account for differences in the cost of living. Legislators also mandated annual increases that are now pegged to inflation, which is why Oregon’s minimum wages went...
Burn on the Fourth of July? Caution urged as temps remain high through weekend
Meteorologists urge caution: Make sure the things sizzling this weekend are on our barbecues, not dry grasses around misplaced fireworks, or the fair skins of Oregonians eager for a little sun. High temperatures are expected to hover in the upper eighties for Independence Day, but should climb into the upper 90s on Friday, July 5. The heat could stick around through the middle of week. Some parts of the metro...
Bowman Museum's Belknap Exhibit Center presents new exhibit
Bowman Museum has announced the opening of a new art exhibit, "American Frontier Art: Along the Oregon Trail by David Dittman," at the Belknap Exhibit Center. The exhibit launched on June 17 and will run through Aug. 24, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the history and rugged beauty of the Oregon Trail through the eyes of artist David Dittman. Museum leaders explained that David Dittman, known for his vivid and dynamic artistic style, brings to life the trials, triumphs and tenacity of...
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