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Salem woman gets 9 years for mail theft spree, identity fraud in Oregon
DALLAS, Ore. (KATU) — A woman was sentenced to nine years in prison for mail theft and related charges, according to a press release from the Polk County District Attorney's Office. Officials say Michelle Nadine Ray, 47, pleaded guilty to 153 counts of mail theft and related charges including...
More than 700,000 acres of wildfire ravage Oregon
BELLINGHAM, Wash. (AP) — Firefighters in the West are scrambling as new wildfires threaten communities in Oregon, California and Washington, with at least one Oregon fire so large that it is creating its own weather. Interstate 84 in eastern Oregon was closed in both directions Tuesday between Ontario and...
Good Morning, News: Oregon is Burning, Gonzalez Shows Love For Andy Ngo, and Harris Comes Out Swinging
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Thousands stranded as Delta grapples with tech issues, Oregon woman stuck in Florida
PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — Thousands remain stranded as Delta Airlines tries to rebound following last week's Crowdstrike technology issues. Becky Jacobs, an Oregonian from Gold Beach, has been stuck in Orlando, Florida. “It’s been a nightmare. I went to the airport on Sunday and my flight out of Orlando...
Hermiston man jailed for attempted murder
HERMISTON – A Hermiston transient is in Umatilla County Jail after he allegedly stabbed another transient several times Thursday, July 18. Shane Springer, 35, is charged with second-degree attempted murder, first-degree assault, attempted unlawful use of a weapon, and a parole violation. All of the charges against him are felonies.
For 54 years the Newport Fishermen’s Wives have been supporting the coastal fishing community in times of need
NEWPORT — “One day I’m going to die at sea,” Josh Porter said as he walked into his living room to greet his wife, Denise. He was fresh off a crabbing boat, the fishy, salty smell permeating his clothes. “You need to be a part of...
Oregon Ducks Shock Big Ten With Massive Inflatable Duck In Indianapolis River
The Oregon Ducks are joining the Big Ten Conference in style. For their inaugural Big Ten Media Days in Indianapolis, Oregon busted out a massive inflatable Duck to float the White River in downtown Indianapolis.
‘I don’t know who we’ve irritated’: Portland church deals with large amounts of vandalism
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A north Portland church says they’ve been dealing with an increasing amount of vandalism over the past couple of months. Most recently, the Bethel Baptist Church said the damage was so bad they had to cancel their Sunday service and are unsure of when they’ll be able to re-open their doors.
Salem Community Mourns Loss of Pedestrian in Tragic Collision, Investigation Underway in Marion County
A pedestrian fatality has cast a somber shadow over Marion County following a collision early Sunday morning. According to KOIN, at approximately 10 a.m., calls flooded into the 911 dispatch reporting a pedestrian struck by a vehicle on State Street near 47th Avenue Southeast, within the borders of Salem. The...
Recent research details potential solutions to Ross Island Lagoon’s cyanobacteria blooms
Your browser does not support the audio element. The Ross Island Lagoon, which sits in the center of the four-island complex known as Ross Island, is a byproduct of decades of mining. In addition to industrial purposes, the lagoon also has a long history of being used recreationally and provides habitat for a variety of vulnerable plant and animal species.
Huntington power outage amid wildfires; Red Cross opens evac shelter
Huntington, Oregon (CBS2) — The City of Huntington shared on Facebook that Idaho Power will shut power off in the area. In their post, they say, "I've just been informed that Idaho Power is going to have to shut the power off. I have no idea for how long. They're hoping it's just for a short time while they make some repairs but it may be for most of the day. It's supposed to be hotter today than yesterday. If you have somewhere to go with A/C then it may be a good idea to head there. Our evacuation level is still 3. Also, the Red Cross has an air-conditioned building for evacuees at the Malhuer Fairgrounds. Let's be safe."
Idaho’s Air Quality Crisis: The Hidden Dangers of Wildfires and Pollution
Summers in the Western United States are a challenge. Whether you live in Arizona, California, or our state of Idaho, it's hot. The summer of 2024 is projected to be one of the hottest and most dangerous on record, posing a significant threat to our communities. . Fortunately, the Gem...
Study of urban moss raises concerns about lead levels in older Portland neighborhoods
Lead levels in moss are as much as 600 times higher in older Portland, Oregon, neighborhoods where lead-sheathed telecommunications cables were once used compared to lead levels in nearby rural areas, a new study of urban moss has found. The findings raise concerns about lead exposure in pre-1960 neighborhoods where...
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