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Kotek urges safety ahead of ‘record-breaking’ heat over Fourth of July weekend
Ahead of excessive heat warnings taking place in many areas across Oregon over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek is reminding Oregonians to take extra precautions to stay safe.
Five-star WR Dakorien Moore set to announce commitment on Fourth of July
Five-star wide receiver Dakorien Moore, arguably Texas' top overall offensive target in the 2025 recruiting cycle, will announce his college commitment on Thursday night, July 4 at 8 p.m. CT, the Duncanville standout announced on social media Wednesday night. The finalists are Texas, LSU, Ohio State, and Oregon. Moore officially...
On the Oregon coast, the July 5 hangover leaves biggest beach headache of the year
This story originally appeared on YachatsNews.com and is used with permission. The spectacle of bombs bursting in air is a staple of Fourth of July fireworks celebrations across the country, and this year will be no exception. Along Oregon’s coast alone, no fewer than a dozen nighttime aerial displays will...
Sea otters spotted off Oregon coast, a rare sight after a century of near-extinction
Two male sea otters appear to be calling Cannon Beach home, providing a rare sight for Oregonians visiting Ecola Point. Even so, biologists aren’t expecting a bigger population boom in the near future, since female sea otters don’t usually migrate far from home. The nearest population is about 100 miles away.
How long will the Pacific Northwest’s heat wave last?
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Record-breaking, triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast as the National Weather Service issues an excessive heat warning, with the spike expected to start the Fourth of July — but just how long will this pattern of hot weather last? Unfortunately, the summer heat isn’t expected to cool down any time soon. […]
Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of harbinger tree species
Conservation groups intend to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for federal protection of a small mammal that lives in tree tops and is considered by conservationists to be a harbinger of forest health. In a notice last month, officials from the Center for Biological Diversity, Bird Alliance of Oregon, Cascadia Wildlands and Oregon […] The post Conservation groups suing federal agency over plight of harbinger tree species appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
Court upholds homeless camping ban
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a homeless camping ordinance in Grants Pass, a ruling that could impact homelessness efforts by cities in Lincoln County as well as across Oregon and the nation. The court states in its ruling, “The enforcement of generally applicable laws regulating camping on public property does not constitute ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ prohibited by the Eighth Amendment.” The plaintiffs filed a punitive...
Oregon’s Morrow County Fair is Free for Everyone
For 111 years, Morrow County has held one of the best small-town fairs in Oregon, along with the Oregon Trail Pro Rodeo. This year, it’ll run Aug. 14-17 at the fairgrounds in Heppner. The 2024 theme is “Admiration for Generations.” Thanks to generous sponsors and the Fair Board, admission...
Oregon tech hubs left out of federal funding blitz
Two Oregon tech hubs were left out of a more than half-billion dollar federal funding announcement Tuesday aimed at technology development. The Oregon State University-led projects — Corvallis Microfluidics and the Pacific Northwest Mass Timber Tech Hub — were named among 31 finalists last year out of 400 applicants. They were competing for grants up to $70 million.
Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim
The Oregon Legislature and two Democratic lawmakers didn’t retaliate against a former staffer who was twice fired after two short stints working with different lawmakers, a federal jury determined. After a week of testimony, the jury on Monday rejected allegations from Laura Hanson that her bosses refused to provide accommodations for mental and physical disabilities […] The post Federal jury rejects former Oregon legislative staffer’s unjust firing claim appeared first on Oregon Capital Chronicle.
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