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Portland vet hospital helps train police on emergency aid for K9s exposed to opioids
PORTLAND, Ore. — K9 officers are at an ever-increasing risk of exposure to dangerous levels of opioids in the field, says Portland's DoveLewis veterinary hospital - so they're providing a special workshop that trains handlers on how to administer Narcan to dogs, as well as many other life-saving measures.
Sandy's Todd Hoffman creates opportunities for microbusinesses with new venture
Though he’s largely known for his TV presence on “Gold Rush” and “Hoffman Family Gold” on the Discovery Channel, Todd Hoffman has recently made a name for himself in business in Sandy. Despite spending ample time in Alaska for his gold mining endeavors, Hoffman has called Sandy home for 17 years, and grew up in North Portland. Over the past few years, Hoffman has acquired a few properties in town...
Baker City Council delays decision on asking voters to approve local motor vehicle fuels tax
The Baker City Council hasn’t decided whether to ask voters to enact a local motor vehicle fuel tax in the Nov. 5 election. Councilors discussed the idea during their meeting Tuesday, July 23. They decided to table the matter until their next meeting, Aug. 6. Aug. 16 is the deadline for the city to submit a ballot measure for the Nov. 5 election. Councilors can’t enact a fuels tax on their own ...
The Willamette River has a trash problem. Homeless camp removals could be making it worse
On a cloudy late May afternoon, Rebecca Van Zandt’s fishing line snagged on something, dragging beneath her canoe. “Am I stuck or do I got a fish? Nope, I’m stuck. That’s all right,” she said with a resigned shrug, settling back into the boat with her two dogs.
Garibaldi Days ready to roll
Garibaldi has been abuzz with activity as it prepares for the 64th annual celebration of Garibaldi Days, being celebrated with a theme of Jetty Rock Jamboree, this weekend, July 26-28. The festival will feature a parade, fireworks, live music, vendors, waterball games and more, so get ready for three days of family fun. Things get rolling on Friday, as vendors set up shop at the port from noon to 8...
'Complete disbelief': Portland woman mauled by pack of dogs recovering after losing arm and ear
PORTLAND, Ore. — A Portland mother of two is fighting for her life after she was mauled by a pack of dogs last week. She lost an arm and an ear in the attack. On the morning of July 15 in North Portland, police responded to a medical call at an encampment near North Columbia Boulevard. They found several dogs had attacked a woman, identified by her friends and family as Mytoka Petry.
Locally built and owned F/V Sea Lion III still plying coastal waters for crab and salmon
The fishing vessel Sea Lion III has been part of Newport’s fishing fleet since the 1950s. The 47-foot vessel was made locally by E.M. Gerttula in 1943. Ownership changed hands over the years and belonged to Dutch Niemi of Mo’s Enterprises and as of 2010 belonged to Paul Stannard.
Man found seriously injured after stabbing in Fairview
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) - The Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a stabbing that injured one person in Fairview early Wednesday morning. Just after 2 a.m., deputies responded to the report of a stabbing in the 20800 block of Northeast Sandy Boulevard. Deputies arrived to the scene and found a man with a serious injury.
New! Microwave Tower Fire | Mosier, OR
The MICROWAVE TOWER FIRE is burning five miles southwest of Mosier in the gorge in Oregon. The management of the fire is under Unified Command with the Great Basin IMT and the OR Fire Marshal. The fire is burning near the Microwave Towers. The cause has been deemed as undetermined,...
With smoke cleared, questions linger over Ross Island fire and its impact on Portland air quality, birds
Portland environmental advocates are renewing their calls on the R.B. Pamplin Corp. to transfer its remaining ownership of Ross Island to an entity they say can better protect and manage the island’s sensitive habitat in perpetuity. The latest push follows a three-alarm fire Saturday on the island, which sits...
'It’s useless': Parents of Portland's homeless respond to Multnomah County's planned deflection program
PORTLAND, Ore. — As a father, Tim Hattan spent years piecing together his daughter’s life. As a young girl, Michaela — who is now 30 years old, addicted to fentanyl and living on the streets of Portland — found her stride in an Oregon City horse arena.
Smoke from wildfires blankets town in Hood River Valley
ODELL, Ore. (KATU) — Resources are being poured onto several wildfires burning across Oregon. On the east side of the state is the Durkee Fire, now the largest active wildfire in the country. It is one of 60 wildfires burning across Oregon and Washington spread by wind and fueled...
Lightning, high winds could worsen already destructive Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon
Update as of Thursday morning: The Durkee Fire grew overnight, however rain helped firefighting efforts and evacuation orders were lowered for the town of Huntington. Full updates here. The Durkee Fire in Eastern Oregon grew to more than 240,000 acres Wednesday, making it the number one fire priority in the...
Update: Flash flood warning affecting Baker and Malheur counties Wednesday night
An updated flash flood warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 9:16 p.m. in effect until 11:30 p.m. for Baker and Malheur counties. "At 9:16 p.m., Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing heavy rain over the Cow Valley, Durkee, and Badland Burn Scar. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly," states the weather service. "Life threatening flash flooding of areas in and around the Cow Valley, Durkee, and Badland Burn Scar."
Micah Williams, former Duck and Oregon high school star sprinter, announces transfer commitment
Oregon star sprinter Micah Williams is headed south to Los Angeles. Williams announced his commitment to transfer to USC on his social media on Wednesday. If you purchase a product or register for an account through a link on our site, we may receive compensation. By using this site, you consent to our User Agreement and agree that your clicks, interactions, and personal information may be collected, recorded, and/or stored by us and social media and other third-party partners in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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