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Oregon and Washington top wildfire priority in the U.S.
With 38 large, uncontained wildfires actively burning 838,908 acres of land across Oregon and Washington, the Northwest region is currently the top firefighting priority in the U.S. Roughly 91.5% of the 838,908 acres burning across the region are located in Oregon, making the state the top firefighting concern in the region and the country. Daily reports released by the Northwest Interagency Coordination Center, which helps coordinate the deployment of firefighting resources in Oregon and Washington, show that the federal government has given the region the...
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...
Severe storms leave thousands without power in Idaho, eastern Oregon
Boise, ID (CBS2) — Thousands across the Treasure Valley and eastern Oregon are without power after severe thunderstorms moved through the area. Idaho Power is reporting outages from Baker City Oregon to Placerville Idaho due to the thunderstorms rolling through the area bringing 70-mile-per-hour winds, hail, lightning, and some rain.
Campfires temporarily banned at most Oregon state parks
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD) temporarily banned campfires at most Oregon State Parks due to dry conditions and the strain on firefighting resources from wildfires burning across the state. Campfires and open flames are banned at all parks east of the Cascades due to the low humidity and risk of wildfires. They’re also restricted at parks in high-risk areas across the state until conditions improve. Most bans impact parks east of the Cascades and in the valley with some restrictions at select coastal parks. ...
'Drowning machines': Oregon's ongoing battle with little-known waterway killer
Picture this: It's a warm and sunny day in Oregon, and a group of friends decides to float down the Willamette River. They drive to a boat launch parking lot, gather some food and drinks, and launch themselves downriver in inflatable innertubes. The water gently carries them downstream until, without warning, serene waters...
Benchmark Is a Gallery, Gathering Space, Store, and More
“We don’t want people just to buy things,” Rob McCallum says. “We want them to feel inspired.” He’s talking about Benchmark (2280 NW Lovejoy St., 503-970-7095, benchmarkpdx.com), which he opened in November with partners Ian Mazie and Ben Boutros (and Cookie the bulldog who greets you at the door).
Mature trees to be airdropped into Troutdale’s Beaver Creek Canyon
It’s a bird, it’s a plane, it’s fully-grown trees being airdropped into Troutdale. Greenery is being brought into East Multnomah County during a jaw-dropping Metro Regional Government operation that will not only support nature and wildlife, but will be quite the spectacle for us humans. On Monday, July 29, low-flying helicopters will be hovering near the intersection of Southeast Troutdale Road and Cochran Road to place 74 whole trees with...
Payette Summer School Program holds Mock Chamber of Commerce
PAYETTE – Wednesday, July 17th, Payette Schools held a Junior Chamber of Commerce, where Summer School students worked on creating their own business within the Treasure Valley. Payette is home to Teachers for America’s (TFA). Every summer they help teach the summer program at Payette to learn and get...
The Nigerian Olympic Uniform By Actively Black Is A Nod To Community
Lanny Smith’s athleisure label created Team Nigeria’s competitive and ceremonial looks in partnership with Portland’s Amen, Amen. Studio. On Thursday, July 26, Olympic contenders will unveil their competing athletes on the world stage, outfitted in looks representative of their nation’s heritage and history. The opening ceremony is not just a pageant of athletic prowess but a celebration of national identity. The outfits athletes wear during this procession are a visual shorthand, telling a story of culture, pride, and collective spirit. Team Nigeria will be sporting uniforms designed by Actively Black, an athleisure brand known for its commitment to athletic utility and cultural narrative. Founded by Lanny Smith, a former professional basketball player, the brand has made a name for itself by fusing performance wear with a deep respect for African heritage and history. Smith tapped Portland-based design studio Amen, Amen. to create garments that go beyond fabric and into artistic commentary. The resulting looks create statements, symbols, and sometimes even silent protests that reflect the ethos and aspirations of Nigerian athletes.
Wells Fargo will lay off 95 more workers in Hillsboro
Wells Fargo plans to lay off 95 more workers in Hillsboro, the bank said Tuesday. The company, which remains a large regional employer, laid off 316 call center workers in the Portland suburb last year. Wells Fargo didn’t say when the layoffs will take place but indicated they will be complete by Sept. 20.
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